Wartime Skygazing: An Amateur Astronomer in Ukraine

Plakha Alexander — amateur astronomer, owner of Astro-Gadget.net, and Ukrainian — shares his experiences since Russia’s invasion began. The post Wartime Skygazing: An Amateur Astronomer in Ukraine appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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Believing Isn’t Seeing: Teaching Astronomy for the Visually Impaired

I looked up at the clear spring sky, drinking in photons from the Big Dipper. Then I closed my eyes, feeling the wind, and imagining ancient starlight greeting my eyelids. What’s astronomy like if you’re blind? Snagging a binocular view of the Beehive Cluster, I marveled at this perennial favorite, harbinger of sunny days and […] The post Believing Isn't Seeing: Teaching Astronomy for the Visually Impaired appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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