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Light Can Do the Twist Too

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Ashley Garcia

As many of my fellow classmates may know, the Earth orbits about the Sun, while also spinning on its axis. It is less known however, that light exhibits the same behavior. Normally, measurements regarding light record things such as direction and energy, and occasionally the spin polarization. Light also has an orbital angular momentum (OAM) however,… Continue reading Light Can Do the Twist Too Continue reading →

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Gravity vs. Light

Posted on February 12, 2017 by ksun1

The light from a distant galaxy gets warped and distorted thanks to the immense gravity of the closer reddish-orange galaxy We usually think light is pretty fast. Usain Bolt can set new records for how quickly man can run. There are motorcycles that can travel faster than our own nerve impulses. Aircraft has long since broken the sound barrier. […] Continue reading →

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The Earth’s Gravity

Posted on February 12, 2017 by jakesindelar

  Gravity on Earth acts on all objects with the same force. No matter their mass, objects fall and accelerate at a constant rate. Due to the air resistance of different shapes, this is not always apparent. On a planet or moon lacking oxygen, the law could be simpler to demonstrate. On Earth, falling objects…Read more The Earth’s Gravity Continue reading →

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Supermoon

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Akrimi Fauzi

Tides How does tides occur? It is due to combination of gravitational pull of the Sun and moon. Tidal force affects the whole earth but the most significant effect is tidal bulge of ocean. The ground only moves by several centimeters but the sea level can increase up to several feet. Spring tides occur during full … Continue reading Supermoon Continue reading →

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TWINKLE,TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR

Posted on February 12, 2017 by aliyazd1407

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder … WHY DO STARS TWINKLE? To explain this phenomenon, first, we need to know the exact definition of twinkling. The scientific name of the twinkling stars is astronomical scintillation. Twinkling/ scintillation, is a general term for variations in apparent brightness or position of a distant luminous object when viewed through a … Continue reading TWINKLE,TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR Continue reading →

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“Just a Theory”

Posted on February 9, 2017 by kic27

Perhaps the most infuriating part of communicating outside the scientific community. Continue reading →

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Telescopes

Posted on February 8, 2017 by mariabulanova

Have you ever thought about telescopes closely? What are they made of? What type of lens is used in a telescope? Who invented it? I got really interested in this topic and in this blog-post I will try to share the information I found with you. “The telescope is one of humankind’s most important inventions. […] Continue reading →

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Blog 2-Archaeoastronomy

Posted on February 8, 2017 by sullivrs

Archaeoastronomy is defined as the branch of archaeology that deals with the “apparent use by prehistoric civilizations of astronomical techniques to establish the seasons or the cycle of the year, especially as evidenced in the construction of megaliths and other ritual structures” (Source).  As such, studying how ancient cultures studied and interacted with space and celestial objects can help us understand more… Continue reading →

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Tale of The Noseless Man

Posted on February 7, 2017 by nazshaiful

It is hard trudging through the development of astronomy throughout the decades without having controversies here and there. The astronomy world has many vivid figures, but nobody quite dramatic like Tycho Brahe. The man known to be genius but eccentric, wealthy but weak mathematics-wise. He was about two when he was taken away from his parents … Continue reading Tale of The Noseless Man Continue reading →

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Celestial Navigation: The Sea Astrolabe

Posted on February 7, 2017 by abbeyroth

The sea astrolabe was a brass tool constructed and used for the purpose of determining one’s latitude. Most commonly, it was used on long marine voyages that required knowledge of the ship’s exact whereabouts in order to continue in the correct direction. The astrolabe measures the altitude of the sun at noontime or the meridian… Continue reading Celestial Navigation: The Sea Astrolabe Continue reading →

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