astronomers

Astronomy and Geophysics is Rife With Bullying and Harassment

A new survey conducted by the Royal Astronomical Society has shown that the fields of astronomy and geophysics also suffer…

3 years ago

Who was Christiaan Huygens?

The 17th century was a very auspicious time for the sciences, with advancements being made in the fields of physics,…

8 years ago

Astronomy Cast Ep. 361: Modern Women: Maria Zuber

Maria Zuber is one of the hardest working scientists in planetary science, being a part of six different space missions…

9 years ago

Astronomy Cast Ep. 357: Modern Women: Vera Rubin

It's time for another series. This time we'll be talking about famous female astronomers. Starting with: Vera Rubin, who first…

9 years ago

Annual Atlanta Star Party Coming Soon!

If you happen to be attending DragonCon or just live near Atlanta, come and listen to some fantastic speakers and…

10 years ago

Now Available: 30 Free Lectures by Noted Astronomers

We just received a note from Andrew Franknoi and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific that they are making available,…

13 years ago

James Elliot, Discoverer of Uranus Ring System, Dies

[/caption] Astronomer James Elliot, a professor at MIT, has passed away at the age of 67. Elliot was part of…

13 years ago

Famous Astronomers

[/caption] Throughout the centuries, many astronomers have made incredible discoveries and contributions to science. I cannot do justice to all…

14 years ago