Top 10 Unexpectedly High-Paying Jobs Paolo Cipriani/E+/Getty Images When most people think of high-paying jobs, there are several classic well-to-do professions that jump to mind. For example, everyone knows that more often than not, lawyers, doctors and CEOs are likely to see a pretty hefty paycheck each year. But, many other careers come along with unexpectedly…
AoTATX: Astronomy on Tap Down South Astronomy on Tap ATX is held on the third Tuesday of every month at The North Door (502 Brushy St., Austin, TX) at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Founded in 2014 by professional astronomers Dr. Rachael Livermore and Dr. Jeffrey Silverman, AoTATX is currently organized by a committee of Austin-based astronomers co-chaired by Dr…
While most Star Parties at the Scobee Education Center occur late at night this is a special star party during the day as we watch a partial solar eclipse visible from San Antonio, Texas. Partnering with members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (S) and the Astronomy department at San Antonio College, the Scobee Education Center will open it Powell…
Welcome to my 365 Days of Astronomy page for the April 14th, 2010 episode called “What is Astronomy?” This month I am exploring what astronomy is and how it interconnects with sciences such as physics, chemistry, geology, and biology. Of course, we all kinda know what astronomy is — that study of the planets, stars, galaxies — and so forth. If you take an astronomy…
The course extends over two academic years, starting in late September each year. First-year lectures will be given by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, at University College London in Gower Street (The exact location will depend on central booking of lecture spaces which cannot be confirmed until the start of September.) This is a convenient central London…
Astronomy and Mythology in Ancient Japan Stars that played a significant role in the lives of common citizens in Japan were often given the distinction of being called Yowatashi Boshi or passing the night stars. This phrase was applied to prominent star groups which would appear in the East at sunset and set with the dawning sun. Orion is certainly one of the…
The 200-level courses in our Department consist of solely lecture and tutorial-based papers, mixed lecture and laboratory papers and solely laboratory-based papers. Lectures are in the rooms noted, while the laboratories and tutorials are in the Physics and Astronomy (denoted P&A) building. First semester courses are examined at midyear (late June or…
Astronomy is the natural science that studies celestial bodies, the forces developed in their interaction in space and other observable phenomena. Space sciences include other areas of investigation such as space travel and space exploration, in addition to astronomy. Astronomers observe the birth, evolution, extinction and movement of objects in space, such…
April 9 By Rogel Mari Sese Astronomy is considered to be one of the oldest branches of science known to man. Since the dawn of time, mankind has always held the sky in awe due to its numerous wonders and immensity. Historically speaking, astronomy has always inspired and spurred the development of science and technology. The universality of astronomy also makes…
Astronomers use tools like telescopes, cameras and spectrographs to study interactions between materials and energy within the universe. These scientists learn about galaxies, solar systems, planets and stars through careful observation and measurement recording. Astronomers also refer to natural sciences and mathematics to form and test theories. An integral…
Explore the universe with astronomy for kids and enjoy our free games, fun facts, cool quizzes, amazing videos, science fair projects and more! Learn about planets, stars, moons, galaxies, asteroids, comets, telescopes and all kinds of astronomical objects. As well as activities for children, there are also lesson plans and worksheets for teachers, science ideas…
The goal of the Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP) is to develop and present workshops using GalileoВ’s telescopic investigations to teach the process of science, problem-solving, and collaboration in an inquiry-based education framework, resulting in an ongoing and evolving teacher professional development opportunity for modeling science process in the…
Buying your first telescope is probably going to be your most difficult decision as an amateur astronomer. This tutorial gives a quick run down of the basic types of telescope and their strengths and weaknesses. With so many stars in the sky, how can we locate a star, find it again, or tell other people where it is located? This article presents several coordinate…
* ASTR 030a, Search for Extraterrestrial Life  Michael Faison Introduction to the search for extraterrestrial life. Review of current knowledge on the origins and evolution of life on Earth; applications to the search for life elsewhere in the universe. Discussion of what makes a planet habitable, how common these worlds are in the universe, and how we might…
Study topics in space sciences (astronomy, astrophysics, planetary sciences, solar physics, and space physics). Experience a unified view of space sciences, the solar system, extrasolar planets, stellar and galactic astronomy, and cosmology. Gain hands-on experience with telescopes, data analysis, instrumentation, and computer image-processing. Check out the…
Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Introduction to The Sun Our sun is a star located at the center of our Solar System. It is a huge, spinning ball of hot gas and nuclear reactions that lights up the Earth…
Since 1995 I have received over 4 questions and previously posted the answers to all of them at The Astronomy CafГ©. Here are Top-100 most popular questions I have encountered over the years! I will be updating these FAQs over the next few weeks as the interest level for this resource increases. Earth Moon Sun Solar System Stars Black Holes The Universe Space…
The LAS major in Computer Science + Astronomy is a flexible program for students who plan to pursue technical or professional careers in arts and sciences areas requiring a sound grounding in computer science.This major allows students to combine study of computer science with training in Astronomy to offer students novel perspectives in interdisciplinary work…
Andre Renard/Dunlap Institute/CHIME The CHIME radio observatory in Canada will start looking for fast radio bursts this year. One of the most perplexing phenomena in astronomy has come of age. The fleeting blasts of energetic cosmic radiation of unknown cause, now known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), were first detected a decade ago. At the time, many astronomers…
After centuries of war, Catholicism and science reconciled over meridian lines. High above the heads of church visitors, almost invisible in the arches of the cathedral, a tiny hole lets in a beam of sunlight. This beam is what allows the meridian line to function. Photo: GEOFF MANAUGH Geoff Manaugh | Atlas Obscura | November 2016 | 14 minutes (3, 658 words)…
ICRAR is a great place to work, and we encourage you to apply for any vacancy that you are suitably qualified for. For more information on the benefits of employment at ICRAR with either Curtin University or The University of Western Australia, you can visit the Curtin or UWA employment websites. KIAA-ICRAR joint postdoctoral research positions on radio astronomy…
A vast range of statistical problems arise in modern astronomical and space sciences research, particularly due to the flood of data produced by both ground-based and space-based astronomical surveys at many wave-bands. A resurgence of interest in statistical and applied mathematical methods has emerged among astronomers and astrophysicists as they seek insights…
Short of being a stunt car driver, the most exciting real-life careers may just lie in the sciences. From studying the earth we live in to the skies above us, science majors and careers are all about exploration and delving into the unknown. Not to mention, many of these fields are among the most stable and lucrative available. So take a look and see what kinds…
The availability of reliable atomic and molecular opacity tables is essential in a wide variety of astronomical models such as the solar and stellar interiors, stellar and planetary atmospheres, stellar evolution, pulsating stars and protoplanetary disks, to name a few. With the advent of powerful observational techniques, e.g. helio and asteroseismology, solar…
