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Blog #4 – Pluto: Is it a planet?

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Catherine Sack

Pluto is most known for its famous debate: Is it a planet or not? As of 2006, Pluto is known as Dwarf Planet. A Dwarf Planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun just like a regular planet; however a dwarf planet lacks a clear orbital path, sharing it with other objects. Pluto’s size […] Continue reading →

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The Moons of Saturn

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Alekzander Waller

In total, Saturn has a total of 146 moons! The most out of any planet in our solar system. These moons vary significantly in terms of terrain and position around Saturn. Some hold huge oceans and some are rocky worlds that seem to be out of Star Wars. There’s also a few moons that are […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context -Leo

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Leo Silva

Johannes KeplerAccess more information about him here:1) New Mexico Space Museum2) American Museum of Natural History The Thirty Years WarAccess more information about the Thirty Years War here:1) History.com Publication of Shakespeare’s WorksAccess more information about the publication of Shakespeare’s works here:1) Royal Shakespeare Company René DescartesAccess more infromation about René Descartes here:1) Internet Encyclopedia […] Continue reading →

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The vast size and scale of the Universe

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Elias Ibrahim

Cosmic Background Radiation Astronomy, Class, Uncategorized Today in this blog post I will describe the size and scale of the universe from my understanding. To start off, light from the sun takes approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth, yet light from the farthest parts of the observable universe would take 13.8 billion years. Keep in […] Continue reading →

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The vast size and scale of the Universe

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Elias Ibrahim

Cosmic Background Radiation Today in this blog post I will describe the size and scale of the universe from my understanding. To start off, light from the sun takes approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth, yet light from the farthest parts of the observable universe would take 13.8 billion years. Keep in mind, counting one […] Continue reading →

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Considerations of the Grandfather Paradox with the Speed of Light

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Leo Silva

The Grandfather Paradox The Grandfather Paradox is a concept in theories about time travel. More specifically, the paradox introduces the dilemma that if you were to travel back in time to a point before your grandfather met your grandmother, and you happened to prevent them from meeting (i.e. killing your grandfather), you would, by extension, […] Continue reading →

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SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY!!!

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Abbie!!

Yesterday, (April 08, 2024), a group of friends and I drove up to Vienna, Illinois to observe the solar eclipse in totality. It was one of the best experiences in my life, and I think that getting to see such a beautiful and interesting astronomical phenomena in person is life-changing. Because totality only lasted for […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Miguel Beristain

Johannes Kepler (Nov. 27, 1571- Nov. 15, 1630) was a German scientist and early astronomer. He was responsible for discovering three major laws of planetary motion: 1. Planets orbit the sun in an elliptical movement; 2. The area law; 3. The harmonic law. He also modified Copernicus’ Sun-centered system to a dynamic universe approach, where […] Continue reading →

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Historical Astronomers in Context

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Owen Purcell

Historical Figures Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473, and died on May 24, 1543.  Johannes Kepler was born on December 27, 1571, and died on November 15, 1630.  Tycho Brahe was born on December 14, 1546, and died on October 24, 1601.  Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564, and died on […] Continue reading →

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Astronomical Discoveries in Context

Posted on February 3, 2024 by James Bamshad

Nicolas Copernicus was both a mathematician and an astronomer, born on February 19th 1473 and passed on May 24th, 1543. He studied astronomy and astrology at the University of Cracow, leaving before completing his degree. His most important work was establishing the heliocentric model of the solar system. He challenged the geocentric model that stated […] Continue reading →

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