Astronomers have much to celebrate in the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL). Until the 1930s, every scrap of information about the universe came to us in the form of light.
Astronomy
Dec 10, 2015
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I'm often asked what inspired me to become an astronomer, and I explain that a pivotal moment for me was stargazing through my grandfather's telescope.
Space Exploration
Dec 8, 2015
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As streetlights the world over change from sodium lamps to LED, scientists wonder what this will mean for the artificial skyglow over cities. Because not every city lights the same way, the best way to understand whether ...
Software
Dec 3, 2015
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It sounds obvious. That's what night is. The sun has set and when you look up at the sky, it's black. Except where there's a star, of course. The stars are bright and shiny.
Astronomy
Dec 2, 2015
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We are all made from stars. And that's not just a beautiful metaphor.
Astronomy
Nov 16, 2015
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Since humanity first looked up at the stars we have been amazed and inspired by the wonders of the night sky.
Astronomy
Oct 7, 2015
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For many people, the sight of the moon turning deep red – some would say blood red – during a lunar eclipse is a wonderful sight. And that's precisely what many millions of sky gazers will be able to see this Sunday or ...
Space Exploration
Sep 25, 2015
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Look up in the night sky. On a clear night, if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the moon shining in all it's glory. As Earth's only satellite, the moon has orbited our planet for over three and a half billion years. ...
Space Exploration
Sep 21, 2015
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Coming soon for the first time in more than 30 years: you'll be able to witness a supermoon in combination with a lunar eclipse.
Space Exploration
Sep 15, 2015
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Natural wonders like tumbling waterfalls, jutting rock faces and banks of wildflowers have long drawn visitors to America's national parks and inspired efforts to protect their beauty.
Ecology
Sep 4, 2015
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