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Blog 8 – ASTRONOMY!!!
My favorite astronomy image! In this blog post, I will give an overview of my experience in astronomy so far, and what I am excited about in the future. I have found ways to integrate astronomy in many conversations. My favorite example is when I related the world of astronomy to a concept that came…
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Blog 7 – Drake Equation “Haters”
Frank Drake in front of his “Drake Equation” I had a great time learning about and using the Drake Equation during our class period. However, after doing more research, I found many people who are heavily against the Drake Equation. In this blog post, I will review some of their main arguments. First, on “Y…
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SpaceTech – An Emerging Industry
The SpaceTech industry is filled with companies attempting to reduce costs and drive innovation in the world of space exploration. In this blog post, I will cover a few leading companies in this space.
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Pluto – Common Misconceptions
Pluto, Reimagined – Image Source Pluto has long been a very mysterious planets to both scientists and the general population. Because of this, many misconceptions have risen throughout the years. In this blog post, I will cover a few of the most popular myths, both scientific and fun.
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Blog 4: Telescope Industry
Telescope Industry Size Projection The astronomical telescope industry is experiencing a gradual yet significant rise, with a projected market size of USD 1,298.71 million by 2031. This growth is driven by several key drivers, including technological advancements, increased interest in astronomy, and applications in education and research. Technological integration, such as the incorporation of digital…
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Blog 3: Climate Change Startups!
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today. With each passing year, the evidence of its devastating impacts becomes more apparent, from extreme weather events to biodiversity loss. Addressing this crisis requires urgent efforts across various sectors. In recent years, startups have emerged, helping fight against climate change, leveraging innovation and…
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Blog 2 – Forecasting Tides
Tide Image Have you ever wondered how we predict the rise and fall of tides? Tides are driven by the gravitational forces of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and has been a relevant subject to astronomers for hundreds of years. In a general sense, we are able to predict the timing of high vs. low…
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Astronomical Discoveries in Context
Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicolaus-Copernicus 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…
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Imagine if the entire history of the universe could be squeezed into a single calendar year, providing a perspective of how much time has truly passed in this universe. Enter the cosmic calendar, a concept introduced by the astronomer Carl Sagan. Within the cosmic calendar, each month corresponds to over 1 billion years, allowing us…
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January 16, 2024 Hello! My name is James Bamshad, and I am a freshman here at Vandy. I am majoring in HOD and am extremely excited to learn more about our solar system. Image provided by: Wikipedia
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