Astronomy is the natural science that studies celestial bodies, the forces developed in their interaction in space and other observable phenomena. Space sciences include other areas of investigation such as space travel and space exploration, in addition to astronomy. Astronomers observe the birth, evolution, extinction and movement of objects in space, such…
April 9 By Rogel Mari Sese Astronomy is considered to be one of the oldest branches of science known to man. Since the dawn of time, mankind has always held the sky in awe due to its numerous wonders and immensity. Historically speaking, astronomy has always inspired and spurred the development of science and technology. The universality of astronomy also makes…
Astronomers use tools like telescopes, cameras and spectrographs to study interactions between materials and energy within the universe. These scientists learn about galaxies, solar systems, planets and stars through careful observation and measurement recording. Astronomers also refer to natural sciences and mathematics to form and test theories. An integral…
Explore the universe with astronomy for kids and enjoy our free games, fun facts, cool quizzes, amazing videos, science fair projects and more! Learn about planets, stars, moons, galaxies, asteroids, comets, telescopes and all kinds of astronomical objects. As well as activities for children, there are also lesson plans and worksheets for teachers, science ideas…
The goal of the Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP) is to develop and present workshops using GalileoÂ’s telescopic investigations to teach the process of science, problem-solving, and collaboration in an inquiry-based education framework, resulting in an ongoing and evolving teacher professional development opportunity for modeling science process in the…
Buying your first telescope is probably going to be your most difficult decision as an amateur astronomer. This tutorial gives a quick run down of the basic types of telescope and their strengths and weaknesses. With so many stars in the sky, how can we locate a star, find it again, or tell other people where it is located? This article presents several coordinate…
* ASTR 030a, Search for Extraterrestrial Life  Michael Faison Introduction to the search for extraterrestrial life. Review of current knowledge on the origins and evolution of life on Earth; applications to the search for life elsewhere in the universe. Discussion of what makes a planet habitable, how common these worlds are in the universe, and how we might…
Study topics in space sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, planetary sciences, solar physics, and space physics). Experience a unified view of space sciences, the solar system, extrasolar planets, stellar and galactic astronomy, and cosmology. Gain hands-on experience with telescopes, data analysis, instrumentation, and computer image-processing. Check out the…
Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Introduction to The Sun Our sun is a star located at the center of our Solar System. It is a huge, spinning ball of hot gas and nuclear reactions that lights up the Earth…
Since 1995 I have received over 4 questions and previously posted the answers to all of them at The Astronomy Café. Here are Top-100 most popular questions I have encountered over the years! I will be updating these FAQs over the next few weeks as the interest level for this resource increases. Earth Moon Sun Solar System Stars Black Holes The Universe Space…
The LAS major in Computer Science + Astronomy is a flexible program for students who plan to pursue technical or professional careers in arts and sciences areas requiring a sound grounding in computer science.This major allows students to combine study of computer science with training in Astronomy to offer students novel perspectives in interdisciplinary work…
Andre Renard/Dunlap Institute/CHIME The CHIME radio observatory in Canada will start looking for fast radio bursts this year. One of the most perplexing phenomena in astronomy has come of age. The fleeting blasts of energetic cosmic radiation of unknown cause, now known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), were first detected a decade ago. At the time, many astronomers…
After centuries of war, Catholicism and science reconciled over meridian lines. High above the heads of church visitors, almost invisible in the arches of the cathedral, a tiny hole lets in a beam of sunlight. This beam is what allows the meridian line to function. Photo: GEOFF MANAUGH Geoff Manaugh | Atlas Obscura | November 2016 | 14 minutes (3, 658 words)…
ICRAR is a great place to work, and we encourage you to apply for any vacancy that you are suitably qualified for. For more information on the benefits of employment at ICRAR with either Curtin University or The University of Western Australia, you can visit the Curtin or UWA employment websites. KIAA-ICRAR joint postdoctoral research positions on radio astronomy…
A vast range of statistical problems arise in modern astronomical and space sciences research, particularly due to the flood of data produced by both ground-based and space-based astronomical surveys at many wave-bands. A resurgence of interest in statistical and applied mathematical methods has emerged among astronomers and astrophysicists as they seek insights…
Short of being a stunt car driver, the most exciting real-life careers may just lie in the sciences. From studying the earth we live in to the skies above us, science majors and careers are all about exploration and delving into the unknown. Not to mention, many of these fields are among the most stable and lucrative available. So take a look and see what kinds…
The availability of reliable atomic and molecular opacity tables is essential in a wide variety of astronomical models such as the solar and stellar interiors, stellar and planetary atmospheres, stellar evolution, pulsating stars and protoplanetary disks, to name a few. With the advent of powerful observational techniques, e.g. helio and asteroseismology, solar…
ALIGNMENT OF THE PYRAMIDS TO TRUE NORTH The Great Pyramid s north-south axis is aligned to within three-sixtieths of a degree of true north-south. It would be worthwhile to note that this alignment is more accurate than that of the Meridian Building at the Greenwich Observatory in London, which deviates from true north by nine-sixtieths of a degree. Even though…
We are building a 16-week sequence of exercises, focused on exploring scientific problems through observation, deduction, and analysis and on using basic statistical tools to interpret measurements and associated errors. Eight two-week exercises highlight astronomical discoveries drawn from the histories and orbital patterns of the planets and satellites in our…
Digitalis Education Solutions provides these curricula free of charge as a public service to encourage the teaching of astronomy. It consists of astronomy lesson plans for use for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. These lessons are designed to take full advantage of a Digitarium planetarium projector. However, they can be modified for use with different…
Astronomy is the formal study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, comets, galaxies, gas, dust and other non-Earthly phenomena. In other words, astronomy is a field that concentrates on studying the universe. In ancient times, astronomy overlapped with astrology and included formal investigations of celestial occurrences of all kinds. In modern times, astronomy…
I was wondering if there are other careers in Astronomy besides an Astronomer. I love space and have always had a huge fascination with stars and planets and was looking for a career that could involve my passion for outer space. I hope you can help me Well, I personally think being an Astronomer is the best job there is, but I m biased. There are actually a…
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Astronomical Firsts: (A Chronology of Discovery). The elements of the following compendium have all been separately discussed in journals and literature, but rarely are they placed together in the sense of a mutual context. They are listed in chronological order where possible. The invention of the 365-day calendar, based on astronomical observation - Mankind…
