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Author Archives: natsastronomy
Blog 3 – The Great Collision
Right now, everything in our universe is getting further and further away from us. Except for one thing. That one thing is Andromeda, the closest galaxy to our Milky Way. Instead of getting further away, Andromeda is actually getting closer and closer. Right now, we are getting closer at a rate of 300 kilometers per … Continue reading Blog 3 – The Great Collision → Continue reading
Blog 3 – The Great Collision
Right now, everything in our universe is getting further and further away from us. Except for one thing. That one thing is Andromeda, the closest galaxy to our Milky Way. Instead of getting further away, Andromeda is actually getting closer and closer. Right now, we are getting closer at a rate of 300 kilometers per … Continue reading Blog 3 – The Great Collision → Continue reading
Blog 3 – The Great Collision
Right now, everything in our universe is getting further and further away from us. Except for one thing. That one thing is Andromeda, the closest galaxy to our Milky Way. Instead of getting further away, Andromeda is actually getting closer and closer. Right now, we are getting closer at a rate of 300 kilometers per … Continue reading Blog 3 – The Great Collision → Continue reading
Blog 2 – Archeoastronomy
For this post, I’ve chosen to write about archeoastronomy in the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu. I will be visiting the city this summer, which is perfect for this blog! First, a little bit about archeoastronomy. Archeoastronomy is the study of astronomical knowledge from ancient societies and civilizations. Machu Picchu is hidden away in … Continue reading Blog 2 – Archeoastronomy → Continue reading
Blog 2 – Archeoastronomy
For this post, I’ve chosen to write about archeoastronomy in the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu. I will be visiting the city this summer, which is perfect for this blog! First, a little bit about archeoastronomy. Archeoastronomy is the study of astronomical knowledge from ancient societies and civilizations. Machu Picchu is hidden away in … Continue reading Blog 2 – Archeoastronomy → Continue reading
Historical Astronomers in Context
Astronomer: Nicolaus Copernicus Born: February 19, 1473 Died: May 24, 1543 Some interesting events that occurred in his lifetime: In 1480, when Copernicus was only around 7 years old, Leonardo da Vinci invented the parachute. In 1485, King Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, ending the War of Roses. Another Important Figure Alive in his … Continue reading Historical Astronomers in Context → Continue reading
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Historical Astronomers in Context
Astronomer: Nicolaus Copernicus Born: February 19, 1473 Died: May 24, 1543 Some interesting events that occurred in his lifetime: In 1480, when Copernicus was only around 7 years old, Leonardo da Vinci invented the parachute. In 1485, King Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, ending the War of Roses. Another Important Figure Alive in his … Continue reading Historical Astronomers in Context → Continue reading
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Time Travel
Time travel has always been intriguing to me. Right now, the only way it seems possible is through relativity. That is, when we go fast enough (at a speed approaching the speed of light), time around us actually slows down. This would mean that we could travel into the future, but with that method, there … Continue reading Time Travel → Continue reading
Time Travel
Time travel has always been intriguing to me. Right now, the only way it seems possible is through relativity. That is, when we go fast enough (at a speed approaching the speed of light), time around us actually slows down. This would mean that we could travel into the future, but with that method, there … Continue reading Time Travel → Continue reading
Intro Blog Post
Hi everyone! This is my first blog post and the picture above is from my summer vacation to Banff National Park in Canada. This picture was taken on the Highline trail, which my family did over the course of a day. Continue reading