I thought I would turn this frequently asked question of mine into an article. When you work in a Planetarium, or any science industry at all really, you get asked this question numerous times throughout your day. So here are some of my top “Who discovered…?” questions and the answers...
The New Horizons mission carries some of Tombaugh's ashes on board as it travels to Pluto and beyond. Although most famous for the discovery of the most controversial body in the solar system, Tombaugh also found a comet, hundreds of asteroids, and several galactic star clusters over the cour...
This list of famous Aquarius is a cross-section of all the most notable celebrity Aquarius and a description of Aquarius traits. Those born between January 20- February 18 fall into the category of the Aquarius star sign and are known for being witty, inventive, and original. Some of the ...
astronomers withtelescopes made him a star.3.What made Stephen Hawking a genius was that he was brilliant andbrave.4.Not only was he willing to say what others were afraid to say but alsodream of what others were afraid to dream about.串句成文Stephen Hawking was one of the ...
The constellation scorpious is named after its resemblance to a scorpion. It has 18 stars that are visible to the naked eye. Some of these stars have planets that have recently been discovered by astronomers. Answer and Explanation:1 The Scorius constellation can be seen with the naked eye. ...
Observing meteors Nick van Tiem Advertisement In some ways, the amateurs are more in touch with their subject than the pros. Over the past century or so, professional astronomy has moved from the observatory into the computer lab. Observations are made and processed by machines, and many...
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But there's a famous physicist named [Eugene] Wigner, and he wrote an essay on the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics. Somehow, this mathematics, which is rooted in the real world in some sense -- we learn to count, measure, everyone would do that -- and then it flourishes...
Debby:Yeah!Raymond:IdidsomemoreresearchaboutAlfredNobelmyself.Here’saninterestingfact:eventhoughhegrewuptobeafamousscientist,Alfreddidn’tactuallyspendmuchtimeinaformalschool.Debby:ThenhowdidAlfredreceiveeducation?Raymond:TheNobelfamilyattachedgreatimportancetoeducation.Allhisinstructionwasprovidedbyprivateteachers.He...
Of all the inventions used in astronomy, the telescope is the most important instrument for astronomers. Whether they use it atop a mountain in a huge observatory, or in orbit, or from a backyard observing spot, skygazers are benefitting from a great idea. So, who invented this incredible ...