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Stargazing in Namibia with Sisco Auala and Marc Wolt
Friday, June 28, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Namibia's exceptionally dark skies offer some of the best conditions for astronomical observations globally. Dr. Sisco Auala and Marc Klein Wolt highlight the significance of Namibia's contributions to global astronomy through projects like the Africa Millimetre Telescope. Stargazing in N...
How amateur telescope makers defended America
Monday, June 24, 2024 by Richard Harris
John Mellish, a young farmer from Wisconsin with only a grade-school education, had a passion for observing the stars. At the dawn of the 20th Century, however, a three-inch refractor from Alvan Clark & Sons was priced at $175, which was unaffordable for Mellish. Despite this, his skills and ing...
Milky Way-like galaxies discovered by Mizzou scientists
Friday, June 14, 2024 by Richard Harris
Vicki Kuhn, a graduate student in the University of Missouri's Department of Physics and Astronomy, spearheaded the recent study exploring the early universe. Kuhn's interest in astronomy ignited during her high school years. Researchers at the University of Missouri are delving into the ...