Astronomy

In this lab, the objective is to research astronomical devices through the provided respective links. After choosing one of the devices used to study Astronomy, the researcher must then begin to delve into information about the device and its current location and providers. Through research an understanding is gained, and the researcher is able to better comprehend the capabilities of their decided to device. Once this step is achieved, it is next part of the process to review images produce by…

Throughout history, new ideas and inventions have been created from human intelligence effecting the way human life exist in today’s world. There have been different periods all around the world that have experienced some sort of lack development. Then there have been other times of great discovery and creation leaning towards something new and exciting. For a good amount of time, not too much development and creations were being brought forth upon. Part of the reason may be because of religion…

Christiaan Huygens was a Dutch mathematician and scientist, lived from April 14, 1629 – July 8, 1695. He was one of the leading scientists of his time and is best known as an astronomer, physicist, proabablist, and horologist. His contributions to experimental and theoretical physics were most notably the discovery of Titan, invention of the first pendulum clock, and the earliest theory about the nature of light. His great contributions are of great significance and so he deserves to be chosen…

With my increased interest about space following the last essay, I choose to read the essay, “James Webb telescope will truly do what Hubble only dreamed of” by Ethan Seigal. The essay was about the capabilities of the new James Webb telescope, that is being launched in October 2018, and paying respects to the telescope Hubble as well. The author started out by listing the accomplishments made by Hubble, which was first launched in 1990, and the numerous milestones that were reached with the…

Astrophysics for people in a hurry is an intensely informative book questioning both what is the universe we live in and what role do we play in it. Although this book was intimidating at first, deGrasse Tyson offers the easiest explanations of what he talks about. Such information the book contains are: the hunk of matter, we live on called Earth and its relationships to the sun, asteroids, and other planets. The book deGrasse Tyson writes also dives into the unknown world of dark matter and…

Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician, who made a great impact in modern science. He was born in Pisa on February 15, 1564 during the Renaissance era. Many mark the era of the Renaissance, as a time where modern science truly came to it’s peaking point. The Renaissance and Scientific Revolution were responsible for the introduction to some to science’s greatest modern theories. Galileo Galilei was known as the “father of modern science”…

search for life on other planets. Now the history of astronomy goes way back to the Babylonians (1600 B.C.). They believed that the heavens had the power over all of earth 's existence. Astronomy has one of the most earliest written records of Abstromnimacal observation. Thus being the first science as stated by the History of Astronomy. One of the first known Astronomers was Galileo, he was known as the father of observational astronomy. He was born on February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He…

Have you ever wondered what Galileo Galilei did in his life?. Galileo Galilei made astonishing and world changing inventions and improvements to other inventions. His inventions and improvements to other inventions were made in the topics of math, astronomy, and cosmology. Galileo Galilei made significant change in the history of science. Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy. After he was born he moved and lived in a town close to Florence, Italy. Galileo Galilei had…

The wonders of space leave countless nations all over the globe in demand to discover further. Especially in this day and age, room for the development of new and innovative technologies can aid in the prediction of massive catastrophic collisions and uncover alternative eco-friendly ways humans rapidly consume and dispose of resources. These ideas have lead to the suggestions of permanently inhabiting new life off of planet Earth. It may seem like a far-fetched idea, however, scientists,…

How was the world formed? How did humans become prominent in the world today? These are questions that get asked everyday and a very select few of people can answer them. Out of the select few, one stands out the most and that is Carl Sagan. Carl Sagan is a very prominent astronomer, cosmologist, and an author. Carl Sagan is well known for his books: Cosmos, Broca’s Brain, The Dragons of Eden, and Contact. He also narrated show called Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. He is also well known for his…