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Donated Renaissance-era astronomy book surprises university with hidden text
There might be an undiscovered treatise hidden within a Renaissance astronomy book. One of two astronomy books recently donated to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), located west of Buffalo in New York State, appears to be a palimpsest — a work written over top of previous material, which has been partially or entirely erased.…
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China is embarking on a science and exploration program of staggering scale
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.…
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In a new era of astronomy, we’re feeling for vibrations in space-time
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,…
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China’s deep-space ambition
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.…
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Learning the night sky: Astronomy Club makes space accessible at OSU
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…
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Astronomy Upcoming Events: A Celestial Calendar
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…
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Rubin Observatory will Inspire a New Era in Space Missions without Ever Leaving the Ground
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…
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Sensing the Universe
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…
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Astronomy Enthusiasts Share Stellar Experiences in Tucson Star Party
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…
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Astronomical Breakthrough: Thai Scientists Discover Cosmic Ancestors
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…
