The Race of Astronomers: The Messier Marathon From mid-near the end of March, astronomers prepare groups, snacks, locations, and their telescope setups (called scopes) in preparation for the annual Messier Marathon. But this isn’t your typical type of marathon. No,…
In the early months of 2023, astronomers and stargazers alike were blessed with a rare celestial object that raced through the skies of the Northern Hemisphere – the sight of the “Green Comet”, also known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Although…
If you follow science media at all, there is a good chance that you have heard of the infamous “Green Comet”. Known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF), this comet has grabbed the attention of many astronomers, citizens, and the media in…
Twinkle, twinkle, little star… We have all heard or sang this song as a kid. But is the song actually based on facts? Do stars really twinkle or is it just an illusion? What is a Star? According to the…
We have always been told that global warming is slowly damaging our Earth’s atmosphere. However, does global warming affect beyond our planet? Read to find out… What is Global Warming? Global warming refers to the heating-up of the earth’s surface…
Black holes are one of science’s biggest mysteries. Known to us as the result of the death of a star with the ability to suck in anything around it, this natural phenomenon is one with a captivating beauty to marvel…
That’s one small step for robot, one giant leap for space exploration. You may have heard of AI before, but do you know it’s crucial for space exploration? What is Artificial Intelligence? If you have seen sci-fi movies, it is…
The James Webb Space Telescope has become one of the most noteworthy scientific instruments of our time. First launched on December 25, 2021, the telescope, named after NASA’s administrator from 1961 to 1968, was designed to peer into galaxies as…
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Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator who was born on October 5, 1958. He studied at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University. He has held numerous positions at…
