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Introduction

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Lindsey

Hi! My name is Lindsey and I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt University. I am from Jacksonville, Florida and I love football, particularly the San Francisco 49ers. Continue reading →

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Introductions

Posted on January 23, 2022 by alexbawa

Hello! My name is Alex Barrera-Waters and this is my astronomy blog. My all time favorite movie is Interstellar, which first kindled my love for astronomy. I was particularly fascinated by the black hole that a lot of the movie’s plot revolved around. In high school, I actually chose a something a main character says […] Continue reading →

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Hi!!

Posted on January 23, 2022 by solarelizabeth

My name is Elizabeth and I am a student at Vanderbilt University. Here is my school’s website! I am studying Human and Organizational Development and Economics. I am from Tennessee and I love walking, reading, watching movies, and relaxing with friends and family. Continue reading →

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About Me

Posted on January 22, 2022 by nadiamcglynn

Hello! I am a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Earth and Environmental Science with a minor in Sustainability Studies. I am super excited for this class because I am considering an Astronomy minor and am very interested in the subject in general. My plan after undergrad is to study Planetary Geology in graduate school. Continue reading →

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For my 2022 class…

Posted on January 11, 2022 by drgrundstrom

If you’re in my 2021 Solar System class, please put a comment here showing that you’ve found my blog and that you’re following it :)  Please include your first name and last name initial.  Note that you MUST be logged in to your own WordPress blog when commenting or else you’re doing it wrong! Also make […] Continue reading →

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ExploreMoons

Posted on May 12, 2021 by kjackson1456

Jupiter has a total of 53 named moons. That is more than any other planet in our solar system. The four largest moons ( Io, Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede) are called the Galilean Satellites. They were named after the astronomer Galileo who first discovered them. These four each have distinct characteristics that distinguish them fromContinue reading “ExploreMoons” Continue reading →

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Moons are Cool!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by yvan247

One thing that I think is going to stick with me the most is how cools moons are. Entering this class all I knew was our moon, and although that’s our girl, been here since day one, she’s pretty basic (no offense Luna, I still love you). So, I though all moons were like her, […] Continue reading →

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Meet the Snottite

Posted on May 6, 2021 by yvan247

I would like to introduce you to the Snottite. The Snottite is a microbial mat of extremophilic bacteria that hang around walls and ceiling of caves just like stalactites. That’s maybe why they have the same suffix. But yes, it does get its name for its mucus like consistency but they are every bit extremophile. […] Continue reading →

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Where are they?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by adisonfields

The likelihood of life outside of our planet is a heavily debated topic.  Overall, it seems reasonable to assume that with all of the unexplored universe around us, and the conditions required to sustain life that are not all that hard to find, there should be plenty examples of life elsewhere.  Despite this, and the overwhelming beliefContinue reading “Where are they?” Continue reading →

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Blog 8: My Newly Formed Perspective

Posted on May 5, 2021 by mattj3

It’s weird to think about how this will be the final assignment for our astronomy class. Throughout the semester, my understanding of the vast universe we exist in has deepened, further changing my perspective of our world and humanity’s role within it. In this class, we studied the basic processes of the universe, from itsContinue reading “Blog 8: My Newly Formed Perspective” Continue reading →

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