... observation, despite technological limitations, is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. #AstronomyHistory #NakedEyeAstronomy #CelestialNavigation
April 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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You might ask, why was I the Tarter award presenter. I'm the only member of the SETI Institute founding Board still on the Board today. And I served on the committee that defined the prize and made in happen. #astronomyhistory #astronomy #SETIInstitute
November 28, 2024 at 12:47 AM
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Arab Scholars May Have Noted the Supernovae of 1006 and 1181 #Science #Space #Astronomy #Supernovae #AstronomyHistory #ArabScholars
Arab Scholars May Have Noted the Supernovae of 1006 and 1181
It’s great to see old astronomical observations come to light. Not only can these confirm or refute what’s known about historic astronomical events, but they can describe what early observers actually...
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How Jocelyn Bell once made a discovery that changed the field of astronomy #Science #Space #Astronomy #JocelynBellBurnell #AstronomyHistory #ScienceDiscovery
How Jocelyn Bell once made a discovery that changed the field of astronomy
In 1967 Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized the field of astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. This encore episode: Jocelyn's story....
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February 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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...which later contributed to the advancements of scientific astronomy. #Astrology #AstronomyHistory #HistoricalContext
April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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...ding of how planets move through the solar system.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How Edwin Hubble Proved the Universe Is Bigger Than We Thought #Science #Space #Astronomy #EdwinHubble #UniverseExpansion #AstronomyHistory
How Edwin Hubble Proved the Universe Is Bigger Than We Thought
A century ago, Edwin Hubble revolutionized our understanding of the universe by proving that the Milky Way is just one of many galaxies in an ever-expanding cosmos. This breakthrough led to the discovery...
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March 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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🌟🔭 Honoring a pioneer! Annie Walker, who began working at Cambridge Observatory in 1879 at age 15, was the UK’s first professional female astronomer, observing thousands of stars. Help find her photo to celebrate her legacy!
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July 4, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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The development of astrophotography revolutionized astronomy. The ability to capture images of celestial objects allowed for detailed study of features previously invisible to the human eye, accelerating advancements in our understanding of the cosmos. #Astrophotography #AstronomyHistory #Space...
April 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Did you know Giovanni Battista Lauri, born in Perugia (1579-1629), bridged philosophy and astronomy in a transformative era of scientific inquiry? His work echoes the Renaissance spirit of integrating cosmology with thought. #RenaissancePhilosopher #AstronomyHistory (Q110215173)
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Continuing with our humor series, here is one of my favorite science T-shirt images.
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December 17, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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Galileo Galilei's telescopic observations in the early 17th century provided crucial evidence for the heliocentric model of the solar system, challenging centuries of geocentric thought. #AstronomyHistory #Galileo #Heliocentrism
August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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#Nvidia announced they'll be naming an advanced chip for doing AI after astronomer #VeraRubin, whose work led to our understanding that a major part of the universe is made of #darkmatter, whose nature we don't understand.
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The Star That Proved the Universe Is Bigger Than We Imagined #Science #Space #Astronomy #StellarDiscovery #Galaxies #AstronomyHistory
The Star That Proved the Universe Is Bigger Than We Imagined
Pinpointing a Milepost Marker Star that Opened the Realm of Galaxies At the dawn of the 20th century, astronomers faced a cosmic puzzle. The night sky was dotted with more than 100 nebulous objects cataloged...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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...ture astronomical discoveries. Their detailed observations, passed down through generations, provide invaluable insights into the history of astronomy. #AstronomyHistory #NakedEyeAstronomy #AncientAstronomy
April 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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100 years ago: Edwin Hubble proved the Milky Way is not the only galaxy in the universe: In early 1920s astronomy, most researchers believed our Milky Way was the entire universe.
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100 years ago: Edwin Hubble proved the Milky Way is not the only galaxy in the universe
In the 1920s, astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the entire universe. Hubble's discovery revealed a much bigger cosmos.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2011
The Antikythera Mechanism
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The Antikythera Mechanism
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March 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Telescope designer Thomas Bird was blind. Find out the amazing history of this bizarre telescope design:
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Thomas Bird's Telescope: A Blind Designer's Vision
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March 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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...asuring cosmic distances, are just two examples. #WomenInSTEM #AstronomyHistory #HiddenFigures
April 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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If you would like astronomical events and anniversaries to celebrate in the course of the calendar year, I have put together a guide to 158 "this day in astronomical history" events at bit.ly/astrodates
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(PDF) This Date in Astronomical History
PDF | This calendar lists, for each month of the year, some astronomical anniversaries and birthdays that are important for the history of our... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Res...
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...astronomy. #Astrophotography #LongExposurePhotography #AstronomyHistory
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