2017 was a fantastic year for astronomy, mainly due to one of the most publicized events in recent memory: The Great American Solar Eclipse. On August 21st, for just a few moments, the entirety of the United States was treated to a magnificent solar eclipse. Events such as these are rare, and so we must [...]
According to multiple news outlets, a solar storm has hit the earth recently. While Earth has been subject to a few solar storms in the past, this new event could cause quite a bit of trouble. So, what exactly would happen if the earth were suddenly hit by a solar storm? Let’s find out. [...]
When I want to sit down with a good book, I don’t choose a romance novel or a good criminal mystery, I go for a book on cosmology and/or physics. One of my favorite authors in this realm is world-renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking. I am currently finishing one of his latest books, The Grand Design. [...]
It seems as if every week there is some new and exciting information regarding our solar system. As a lover of astronomy, I feel compelled to share the latest news and information with you. The latest news to rock the astronomy community comes from the outer edges of our solar system. According to a [...]
As an avid fan of astronomy, I certainly enjoy looking into the night sky and basking in the beauty and uncertainty of outer space. It is vast, complicated, and mysterious. We will more than likely never know the full scope of space and everything it has to offer, and maybe we shouldn’t. However, we will [...]
