Author Archives: mirandaskunz

Precession and the Poles

Posted on January 27, 2013 by mirandaskunz

Pretty much everyone in the North Hemisphere knows about the North Star and how it can be used in navigation. The North Star is such a familiar subject to me that I was surprised when I learned that the North pole does not always point toward the North Star. As we have learned in astro […] Continue reading →

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The Size of the Universe

Posted on January 27, 2013 by mirandaskunz

This video is similar to the Powers of Ten video, but it zooms in and out of the universe at a much faster pace, so it was easier for me to understand. The video starts with a view of a region on Earth and then slowly zooms out to the solar system, galaxy, and finally, […] Continue reading →

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First Post!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by mirandaskunz

Hey guys! My name is Miranda, and I’m a sophomore studying biomedical engineering. I love camping and being outdoors. This is a picture of me canoeing in the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota. It’s a really great place to enjoy nature (and the stars)! Continue reading →

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