After Dr. Bronson (Hayden Rorke) discovers Zyra, a new planet, fellow astronomer Dr. Hendron (Larry Keating) checks Bronson's data and reaches the horrifying conclusion that Bellus, a star in Zyra's orbit, is doomed to crash into the earth within a matter of months. Meanwhile, Hen...
Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy. Released: 2017 Directed...
“Nightshift is the ideal free night sky app for the experienced amateur astronomer as well as the casual stargazer. Nightshift helps you find perfect nights for stargazing, assists you in observing your favourite planets, meteor showers and deep-sky objects and keeps you up-to-date about the...
As Dr. Randall Mindy, an astronomer who, along with his colleague Kate Dibiasky (played courageously by Jennifer Lawrence), tries desperately to inform the world of its impending doom, he stretches out in both his dramatic and comedic moments. His chemistry with Brie Evantee (played expertly...
✅ You're a beginner astronomer: If you've already owned a pair of binoculars these won't be impressive, but they're great for newcomers.✅You want to share views: The UpClose G2 are tripod-adaptable, and you can lock on to your target to share the view with friends or children...
Yes, there are several astronomy apps that you can use to unleash your inner astronomer. These apps can help you find the locations of various stars, planets, satellites, and much more. Below is a list of both free and paid astronomy apps that you can try. ...
It famously inspired the legendary astronomer Carl Sagan, who described it in his bookPale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space: “Consider again that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, ever...
An occasional novelist, Sagan’s best known work is Contact, the story of a young astronomer – played with grave dignity by Jodie Foster in this movie version released barely a year after Sagan’s death – who receives a signal from outer space. Robert Zemeckis’s film suffers from bouts ...
The book opens with an explanation of the basics of astronomy, detailing when, where, and how to look at the night sky. The author then covers the equipment and clothing the amateur astronomer will need. It also includes reviewing optical equipment such as binoculars and telescopes, how they ...
Here's my pick of the best star projectors -- including with photos of their simulated or realistic projections.