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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Alekzander Waller

Isaac Newton (25 December 1642 – 20 March 1726/27) Isaac Newton was important to astronomy due to Isaac Newton was crucial to astronomy because he developed the concept of universal gravitation, which explained why planets orbit the sun. This concept provided a unified theory for the motion of celestial bodies, essentially laying the foundation for […] Continue reading →

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The Northern Lights

Posted on March 25, 2020 by fermifurby

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that appear to be fresh out of a fantasy novel. Otherwise known as Aurora Borealis, these lights are the product of the Earth’s magnetic field and high energy particles from the sun. Normally our magnetic field is invisible, but in certain locations, like the Earth’s poles, they becomeContinue reading “The Northern Lights” Continue reading →

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Wormhole Theory

Posted on January 20, 2020 by seths1

Reading about the vast size of the universe, I started exploring the possibility of travelling through the it. One popular theory on the structure of space-time is a wormhole. It postulates a theoretical passage through space-time that could create a shortcut to a different spot in the universe. So far, we’ve thought about travelling inContinue reading “Wormhole Theory” Continue reading →

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Ethics of Space Travel

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Jonathan Roberts

As eager as we are to explore the solar system and beyond, space is not a very hospital place. Muscular atrophy, increased exposure to harmful radiation, and insomnia are just a few of the effects of spaceflight on the human body. Even acknowledging these known risks and the possibility of others, many people are eager … Continue reading Ethics of Space Travel → Continue reading →

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Cherie’s Intro Post

Posted on January 10, 2015 by bryancm1

Hi everyone. My name is Cherie and I love to travel. I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain this last Summer to visit my sister interning there. The attached photo is the bullfighting coliseum in Madrid. It was just like attending a baseball game in the U.S. – chants, snack vendors and overpriced goods. […] Continue reading →

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