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4 Best Applications for Sky Observation

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Rocket Man

Since the day humans first appeared on earth to this day when we have come to the modern era of science, the colossal sky that stays above us has always made us think about our existence in this universe. In ancient times, people used to only observe the sky with their bare eyes. But as […] Continue reading →

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Who is The Rocket Man?

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Rocket Man

The Rocket Man came from a galaxy far far away. He came down to earth to study Astronomy. He is in Dr. G’s class at present. What is The Rocket Man’s favorite star? The Rocket Man likes Astronomy because Astronomy has made it possible for him to make it to the planet earth. His favorite […] Continue reading →

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The “Ten”ets of the Universe

Posted on January 22, 2023 by oilrigatoni

Our brains struggle to comprehend the magnitude of our universe. We make comparisons based on that which we can see, yet it is totally inadequate to what reality holds. For example, the average person is just under 2 meters tall. But their size of the Earth when compared to that is substantial. The mean diameter […] Continue reading →

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Blog 1 – The “Great American Eclipse” Experience

Posted on January 22, 2023 by constellationsarentreal

Back in 2017, my school allotted class time for observing the total solar eclipse that (conveniently) passed through Nashville. Many of my classmates (including me) didn’t fully realize how significant this was until our observation. The brief two and a half minutes of totality was awe inspiring. What struck me most was the terrestrial reaction […] Continue reading →

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Hello,

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Andrew Cascio

I’m Andrew. I study computer science and mathematics here at Vanderbilt. I’ve been watching The Office a lot recently. Continue reading →

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Blog 1 – Solstices/Equinoxes

Posted on January 22, 2023 by kevkoppa123

There are 2 solstices: the June and December Solstice. The June Solstice is the point on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic is farthest north of the celestial equator. Similarly, the December solstice is the point on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic is farthest south of the celestial equator. The June and December Solstice […] Continue reading →

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Blog 0: Introducing Me

Posted on January 17, 2023 by groblesnieles727

By Me

Hey everyone! Here’s a picture of me at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans from a road trip I took in May 2022 . Though not particularly astronomical, penguins have always been some of my favorite animals; plus this picture was mor… Continue reading →

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Welcome to Mo’s Astronomy Blog!

Posted on January 17, 2023 by mothuso

The beautiful night sky as seen from South Africa!

To find more stargazing spots in Africa, visit:

Top Stargazing Spots Africa | Find The Best Spots In Africa (pemburytours.com)
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Pink Floyd probably didn’t study Astronomy

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Liam Prescott

Although it’s one of my favorite albums, Dark Side of the Moon is not consistent with our scientific discoveries in space. There is no dark side of the moon. Continue reading →

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Blog 0 – Introduction

Posted on January 17, 2023 by constellationsarentreal

I was outside with my dad and brother a couple of weeks ago and saw this moon. Thought it looked cool so I took a grubby photo with my phone. Some info on the phases of the moon.

Outstandingly High Quality Image by me
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