kakteen/Shutterstock TRADITIONAL notions of data collection invoke the idea of empiricism, the notion that all knowledge comes from sensory experience. Today, we still refer to our work as empirical science, even though, at this point, there is often quite a distance between human sense-based experience and how data is collected. In both astronomy and physics,…

The space station Tiangong has been constructed over the course of multiple launches. It consists of a central core module named Tianhe and two lab modules named Wentian and Mengtian. In this rendering, a Tianzhou cargo craft is docked in the foreground, with a Shenzhou crew capsule docked in the background. Credit: gremlin/E+ collection/Getty Images.…

As a freshman in 2021, Max Novack tried out his fair share of clubs to put out feelers on campus to see where he fit. Now, he is the vice president of the Astronomy Club, and helps put on events like telescope viewings. “I joined a bunch of clubs my first term on campus and…

Summary:The night sky is an ever-changing tapestry with a plethora of celestial events that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. From meteor showers and eclipses to planetary alignments and space missions, the astronomical calendar is filled with remarkable phenomena. In this article, we will highlight some of the most anticipated upcoming events in astronomy, providing insights…

Newswise — We live in a very exciting time for Solar System exploration, with recent headlines announcing new results from space missions like NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche, and ESA’s Juice. These uncrewed spacecraft have been visiting our cosmic neighbors and returning close-up images, detailed information, and even extraterrestrial rocks and dust to Earth. But…

Cosmic rays are charged, high-energy particles that move through space at near-light speed. Every second, every square meter of Earth’s atmosphere is pelted by large quantities of cosmic rays. These particles are usually hydrogen nuclei, or protons. But scientists have detected examples of other subatomic particles like neutrons, electrons, and even antimatter. NASA’s Super Trans-Iron…

Summary: On February 3, 2024, nearly 100 individuals gathered at an event held by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association to peer into the cosmos and expand their knowledge of astronomy. In the clear desert sky of Tucson, Arizona, members of the local community were offered a unique celestial treat courtesy of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy…

Thai astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of 13 exceptionally ancient galaxies, offering new insights into the early universe. This finding represents not only a significant achievement for Thai science but also contributes to the broader understanding of galactic evolution. Summary: A team of Thai astronomers has identified 13 extremely distant and ancient galaxies, which…

Music from planetary orbits, created by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory. Planets orbit their parent stars while separated by enormous distances – in our solar system, planets are like grains of sand in a region the size of a football field. The time that planets take to orbit their suns have no specific relationship to each…

Summary:Astronomy lectures serve as a window to the universe, allowing individuals to explore celestial phenomena and the underlying principles that govern the cosmos. These educational sessions cover a broad range of topics from basic celestial mechanics to advanced theories of astrophysics. They are typically aimed at students, amateur astronomers, and the general public with an…