Cosmic Perspectives from Amid the Stars:
Astronomy Blog

One of the most simultaneously perplexing and fascinating topics in astrophysics is undoubtedly the black hole. They’re holes in the very fabric of space and are famous for how they defy all conventional logic. And, most defining, once something goes in, it’s never coming out. To understand a black hole, you first have to understand gravity. We know the Earth has gravity, but actually, all objects with mass have it as well. The more massive and denser an object is, the more g

Stargazing is a simple pleasure, but also a rewarding one. It is nature’s light show and in its simplicity, it hides realms of complexity. It is simply looking up into the sky that led to many scientific understandings throughout history. But how exactly does one go about stargazing? There’s no right or wrong way. Just look at the stars. But, if you want to enhance your experience, there are factors to consider. The Right Location In the modern age of dense cities and streetl

We live in an age of light. At night, we travel by streetlight and read by lamplight. The dark of night no longer hinders our ability to simply live. As much of a blessing as this feels, it can also be a curse. Less than a hundred years ago, anyone, anywhere, could look up into the sky and see the bright swath of the Milky Way, but that becomes less and less true every day for those living in the modern age of electric lighting.