by admin | Dec 17, 2020 | News
A combination of astrophysical measurements has allowed researchers to put new constraints on the radius of a typical neutron star and provide a novel calculation of the Hubble constant that indicates …Powered by...
by admin | Dec 17, 2020 | News
Jupiter and Saturn will align and shine brightly on the night of the winter solstice, forming what what astronomers call a ‘Christmas Star’ …Powered by...
by admin | Dec 17, 2020 | News
In the February 1939 issue, Popular Mechanics explored the most advanced telescope of the era on Palomar Mountain, northeast of San Diego. Here’s how it worked.Powered by...
by admin | Dec 17, 2020 | News
All viewpoints are important, and we should treat our colleagues with respect.” Gathered on little screens in the Zoom room—this is still 2020, after all—were scientists on opposing sides of the most …Powered by...
by admin | Dec 15, 2020 | News
A few days ago, at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, one of the most important conferences in science, a certain session began with a sharp reminder, akin to a school teacher’s …Powered by...