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The Deep Roots Of Astronomy In Latin America
Science Friday· 4 days agoFor thousands of years, people across Central and South America looked to the sky to keep track of time and the seasons. In studying the movement of...
Policewoman picked as Hong Kong’s first astronaut for China’s space programme
South China Morning Post· 2 days agoThe woman had not received an official confirmation from mainland Chinese authorities as of Friday...
Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMay 22—George Ayers was a practical man. He took pleasure in walking nearly everywhere he went, spending quiet time in nature with his family and finding a good deal. But his greatest passion ...
Escaping Atmospheres: Unraveling the Hydrodynamic Mysteries of Exoplanets
SciTechDaily· 4 days agoIt reveals various mechanisms driving hydrodynamic escape and proposes a new classification method...
‘Enlightenment’ Review: Turning Eyes to the Heavens
The Wall Street Journal· 2 days agoWhen his editor suggests that he report on Hale-Bopp, Thomas predictably replies, “I have no interest in astronomy.” Nevertheless, both the comet and...
New £100 million national satellite test facility opens in Oxfordshire
PA Media: Science via Yahoo News· 4 days agoA new flagship national satellite test facility (NSTF) that will play an important role in upcoming ...
Planet parade 2024: Here's when you can see 6 planets align and how rare that is
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoThe next significant celestial phenomenon will come in early June, when skygazers can observe an...
12 of the Best Podcasts of 2024 (So Far)
Lifehacker· 5 days agoImprovisers Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, Mean Girls, Search Party, so many things) and James III (Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood],Astronomy Club, so...
See A Red Giant Beside The ‘Flower Moon:’ The Night Sky This Week
Forbes· 6 days agoEach Monday, I pick out North America's celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to...
Never a dull moment: Our guide to 100 days of summer fun
Arizona Daily Star· 3 days agoTucson temps flirted with our first century mark last week, and we know what you are thinking, all...