Astrophysics

was very sensible and smart because had he spent the time, money, and effort to build it in London, he would have greatly hindered his chances to make great discoveries such as being one of the few astronomers to discover a new outlet of science, astrophysics. Huggins and his wife also spent time in their observatory observing emission and absorption lines of numerous cosmic objects. When analyzing NGC 6543, also known as the Cat’s Eye Nebula, on 29 August…

I would like to double major in Physics and Mathematics at Cornell. If I am to enter the field of Astronomy, a strong base of physics and mathematics is essential. Astronomy is a vast science, more precisely a subcategory of physics involving mathematical computations and interpretations. Being a double major is demanding for it comes with a lot of work, studying and research. Yet I chose both physics and mathematics for my Bachelor’s degree, as I wanted to lay a strong foundation to my goal of…

Visualize the sensation of your heart racing as you speed down the steep curve of a roller coaster. Imagine that warm fuzzy feeling generated by thinking about someone or something you love. The combination of adrenaline, and that expanding feeling in the tummy, is what I experience when I look up at the clear night sky; a paradox of unity and loneliness. My favorite example of this sensation is one of the many mystifying, alluring pictures of our universe taken by the Hubble telescope.…

My definition of honor is, the ability to stand up for what's right when no one else will. Many other people like to use the dictionaries term which is high respect or regard for someone or something. Edwin Hubble isn't what I would call honorable, but he was one of the best astronomists mankind has ever had. Edwin Edwin was born in Missouri in 1889, the son of an insurance agent, and moved to Chicago almost nine years later. He was a very popular student in his school, he was ever smart student…

The Big Bang theory is a theory scientists use to explain the creation of the universe. According to this theory, the universe was concentrated into a single point 13.7 billion years ago. This theory states that the universe started as a singularity. Time began when this single point exploded causing the expansion of the universe. This expansion formed matter, energy, space, and time. In 1915, Albert Einstein applied his theory of General Relativity to how the universe began. General Relativity…

He wants to grow up to be a cyberspace operations officer within the Air Force. I, on the other hand, am very scientifically, mathematically, and musically minded. I am currently going to school for either forensic anthropology or theoretical astrophysics. In my free time, I make music. I write my own songs as well as perform covers of my favorites. I play piano, drums, guitar, and I sing. I was in concert choir in high school and sang in front of nearly 600 people this past June for the senior…

Every book I've ever read is a different combination of the same 26 letters. It is astounding to think that these 26 letters could have such a profound impact on my life. The books I read allow me to become transported into an alternative universe and understand new concepts in a way I could have never imagined. Although my journey as a reader has been filled with a vast amount of accomplishments, I have also faced trials throughout the way. These trials have allowed me to develop my skill set…

Not-so Empty Rhetoric If you were to tune into the news in the past few weeks you most likely have heard someone saying something along the lines of "It's just empty rhetoric." However, if you really analyze at this statement, it does not necessarily make sense. According the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, rhetoric is defined as "the art of speaking or writing effectively." How could someone's ability be "empty" if rhetoric is being able to write or speak efficiently? It does not make sense. I…

Edwin Hubble was an Astronomer and scientist who changed our entire cosmology and revolutionized the field of astrophysics. Hubble’s research helped to prove the universe is expanding and he also created a classification system for galaxies we now call the Hubble sequence. He has been called one of the most influential astronomers since the times of Galileo, Kepler and Newton.On November 20th, 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri, Edwin Hubble was born to parents John Powell Hubble, an insurance…

Astronomy is the oldest of all sciences, which only demarks its importance, especially now that Astrophysics and Astronomy is becoming more relevant to modern society. Introductory Astronomy courses, therefore, has an obligation to not falter in its quality of education even when its popularity have wax and waned over a course of 150 years. Kean University…