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Astronomy Reflection

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Alekzander Waller

Picture Source What have you learned from this course that surprised you the most?Why did it surprise you? The part of this course that surprised me the most was everything relating to spectroscopy. I was very intrigued that astronomers could figure out all of this information about a planet just from what is emitted (or […] Continue reading →

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Earth like Planets

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Elizabeth Merriman

It is interesting to think about the existence of extrasolar planets. Now that we are starting to find a lot of giants, the new thing is finding Earth like planets. Recently, Kepler has found three Earth-like planets. I am anxious … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Building the Launch Pad of the Future

Posted on March 20, 2013 by JT McJunkins

NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations (GSDO) Program is currently upgrading and modifying Launch Pad 39B (pictured above) at the Kennedy Space Center. The Space Launch System, with the Orion spacecraft atop it, will release from this … Continue reading →

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Intro post for Astronomy 201!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by staunesm

  I got to travel the world this summer abroad! This is my favorite picture showing the beautiful Eiffel Tower lit up at night. I am making a “Delt” with my hands as it is tradition for any Tri Delta … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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