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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Amateur Astronomers Team Up to Measure Distance to a Close-passing Asteroid
A small group of amateurs teamed up to measure the parallax, and thus the distance, to a near-Earth asteroid as it passed by our planet. The post Amateur Astronomers Team Up to Measure Distance to a Close-passing Asteroid appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreA New Scale-Model Solar System
The University of Colorado, Boulder, has unveiled a 1:10 billion scale-model solar system with an interactive sound experience. The post A New Scale-Model Solar System appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Comet on Oak Hill
In the hills of northern Calirfornia, a teenager discovered a comet’s tail — and a lifelong passion for stargazing. The post The Comet on Oak Hill appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Pandemic and Light Pollution
Student Kathryn Huth set out to conduct astronomical experiments when she noticed that — amidst the pandemic — she could see more stars in the sky. The post The Pandemic and Light Pollution appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMedium of the Light Bucket
Telescope operator Carla Johns is a medium to the stars. The post Medium of the Light Bucket appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBelieving 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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