- 2 November 2021
By buying a telescope, you enter a world full of surprises and experiences. Astronomy is the only science where we can make important discoveries with the help of amateur equipment. How is that? Because the sky belongs to nobody and at the same time – to everybody.
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All the information we have about a celestial object is obtained by analyzing the energy it radiates. Radio waves, visible light, heat, X-rays, and gamma rays are forms of electromagnetic radiation – energy that is transmitted in the form of waves through space.
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Since the 20th century, professional astronomy is divided into observational and theoretical branches. Observational astronomy is focused on acquiring and analyzing data, mostly using the basic principles of physics. Theoretical astronomy is directed according to the development of computer or analytical models for the description of astronomical objects and phenomena. The two fields complement each other, so theoretical astronomy seeks to explain the results of observations and observations are used to confirm theoretical results. While you might not be seeking to start a career in either of these fields, knowing a few common terms here and there might help your social life. Let’s get started.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
On the planet K2-141b, the rain is literally rocky, the ocean of lava is more than 100 kilometers deep, and the wind is four times faster than the sound. Because it all sounds bizarre, we wanted to find out more about this strange place in our universe.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
Historically, astronomy included a variety of disciplines such as astrometry, celestial navigation, observational astronomy, calendar making, and even astrology, but professional astronomy today it is often equated with astrophysics. While this might seem too out there for the average person, understanding the basic principles and terms can certainly make you more confident in your knowledge. We created the third part of our glossary list to help you with this.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
After 20 years of development and $10 billion in costs, we have finally lived to see the day. The big space James Web telescope has arrived in French Guiana. From there it will take off, carried by the Ariane 5 rocket. The launch will not be on October 31, as it was first announced, but on December 18, 2021.
Read the full article- 27 October 2021
Modern astronomy is closely connected with mathematical and natural sciences. There are a lot of interesting natural phenomena that can be easily explained, so in the second part of this blog we bring you another seven easy-to-digest explanations from the realm of basic astronomy. Enjoy!
Read the full article- 6 October 2021
Check out our list of completely simplified explanations of what one should know to easily read an ordinary newspaper article about astronomy. Perhaps you want to be able to participate in a meaningful conversation on astronomical topics, or at least know how to ask questions, so let’s start with the first 7 terms we picked for Part 1 of this series.
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The word “universe” is known to almost everyone from an early age. When we raise our heads and hold our breath, we look at the endless sky, filled with a million shining stars. We often ask ourselves, “How infinite is our universe? Are there spatial boundaries and will we ever find the place known as the center of the universe?”
Read the full article- 29 September 2021
Discover our dwarf planet Pluto! Why is it called a dwarf planet? Did you know astrologers still view Pluto as a traditional planet? Read about what Pluto looks like, where it is located in our galaxy and how you can view this dwarf planet from Earth!
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