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Why Have a Telescope in Space?
NGC 3147 is a spiral galaxy 130 million light-years away from Earth. Hubble’s clear view of the cosmos enables it to capture details like the clusters of young blue stars, pinkish nebulae and lanes of dust visible in the galaxy’s graceful, winding arms. Due to the blurring effects of Earth’s atmosphere, ground-based telescopes are unable…
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Astronomy Meets Community: HiDAS Launches Star Party with a Slice of the Cosmos
As the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) gears up for their innovative “Star Party” on April 19th at Luz Observatory, they set the stage for a remarkable combination of scientific discovery and social bonding. Free for all, this event is not your typical academic evening; it integrates the joy of stargazing with the universal pleasure…
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Astronomy and Dining Under the Stars: The High Desert Astronomical Society’s Star Party
The High Desert Astronomical Society is pioneering an engaging way to combine scientific exploration with social entertainment. Their upcoming “Star Party” at Luz Observatory on April 19 represents this blend, offering a unique night of stargazing and pizza. The event, free and open to the public, serves as both a community get-together and an educational…
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US astronomers slam cuts to the Chandra X-ray observatory
Down but not out: NASA says that it cannot afford to the keep the Chandra X-ray observatory operational due to increasing management costs for the craft (courtesy: NASA) X-ray astronomers in the US have begun a campaign to save the Chandra X-ray Observatory from budget cuts that would effectively end the mission. They assert that…
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Revolutionizing Astronomy: Africa’s Rising Star in Space Science
In what signifies a significant juncture for African scientific advancement, the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is gearing up for its 4th Annual Conference. Taking place in the beautiful city of Marrakech, Morocco, this conference stands as a beacon of pan-African unity and progress in the field of astronomy. Summary: The 4th Annual Conference of the…
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Patented Astronomy Software Architect to Speak at Oil Region Public Night
CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center will host a presentation by Mr. Tim DeBenedictis, Senior Developer for Celestron and SkySafari, on Saturday, April 13. His presentation titled, “Origins: A Personal Journey in Astronomical Imaging” with Tim’s journey as a Celestron Origin Telescope developer and new technologies supporting amateur astronomers globally. Public…
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Identification of the weak-to-strong transition in Alfvénic turbulence from space plasma
Abstract Plasma turbulence is a ubiquitous dynamical process that transfers energy across many spatial and temporal scales in astrophysical and space plasma systems. Although the theory of anisotropic magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence has successfully described natural phenomena, its core prediction of an Alfvénic transition from weak to strong MHD turbulence when energy cascades from large to…
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Achoo! Baby star ‘sneezes’ tell astronomers a lot about their development
Every new parent knows the cold anxiety that grips them when their baby sneezes for the first time. That’s when a litany of possible issues and ailments probably begin to irrationally race through your mind. Researchers now know baby stars also “sneeze,” but these infinitely more powerful post-natal sneezes launch gas, dust, and magnetic energy. In…
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Astronomy Educator’s Exhilarating Eclipse Encounter in the Sky
Summary: Tyler Michie, an astronomy teacher, embarked on a remarkable skydiving adventure during a total solar eclipse. Despite initial concerns regarding the weather and organizational delays, the experience proved unforgettable, with Michie witnessing the eclipse from an extraordinary vantage point. His passion for celestial events is not only a personal pursuit but also an educational…
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Urban Astronomy: Lighting Up the Night Sky at Long Beach State
Summary: Long Beach State University has found innovative ways to bring the astral majesty of the night sky to students and community members within an urban setting teeming with light pollution. Hosting observatory events and introducing a mobile planetarium, they continue to fuel interest in celestial phenomena, such as solar eclipses, despite their infrequency in…