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Tag Archives: drgrundstrom
Historical Astronomers in Context
Nicolaus Copernicus — Born February 19, 1473 | Died May 24, 1543 Copernicus was important to astronomy because he proposed the heliocentric system that explained how planets orbit around the Sun. His central idea was that Earth, in addition to orbiting the sun every year, rotates once daily on its own axis. The slow changes […] Continue reading
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Intro post
I am excited to learn about the solar system this semester! I have taken Astronomy which inspired me to become a physics major! You can learn more about the physics major at Vanderbilt here. The attached image is My buddy and I playing volleyball
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Introductory Post: Blood Moon
This photo of a blood moon was taken by my friend, Aidan, while we along with all of our friends were in Lake Nebagamon, WI this summer. We grew up going to camp together in Wisconsin, and it was really cool to hang out all summer there with them. Seeing this blood moon was one […] Continue reading
Saying Hello
Quick introduction for Blog 0: My name is Emily Dong. I’m a sophomore at Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Astronomy. I’ve been interested in astronomy for a while now, as seen in the (very dark) picture above of a night-time astronomy lab. One of my favorite blogs: Wait but Why. The […] Continue reading
Saying Hello
Quick introduction for Blog 0: My name is Emily Dong. I’m a sophomore at Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Astronomy. I’ve been interested in astronomy for a while now, as seen in the (very dark) picture above of a night-time astronomy lab. One of my favorite blogs: Wait but Why. The […] Continue reading
Astro 201: A Space Odyssey
Hey Astro 201, this is a picture from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. I love music, movies and space, and this film has it all. There is no single piece of media that has ever made me wonder so far into the curiosities of human travel through time and space. What is really absurd […]
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First Post!
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)!
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First Post!
This is so cool! My first blog ever! This picture is of the cake my friends made me for my first birthday away from home, which is in the great state of Michigan! I have a lot of state pride, which is somewhat unique among Michiganders. Despite the fact that Detroit and the entire economy […]
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First Post
Hi, my name is Will Kay. I am a sophomore studying Electrical Engineering. On of my favorite places to spend time is in northern Wisconsin. The picture above was taken on Long Lake in Three Lakes, WI. My family and I like to spend summer vacations hanging out and enjoying our free time there. It […]
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First Post
This stadium is Anfield, in Liverpool, England. It was opened in 1884, and it is home to my favorite soccer team, Liverpool FC. I plan on working and living in England after graduating, and I cannot wait to be able to see a match here. It is one of the most historic stadiums in England, […]
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