astronomers
Astronomy and Geophysics is Rife With Bullying and Harassment
A new survey conducted by the Royal Astronomical Society has shown that the fields of astronomy and geophysics also suffer…
Who was Christiaan Huygens?
The 17th century was a very auspicious time for the sciences, with advancements being made in the fields of physics,…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 361: Modern Women: Maria Zuber
Maria Zuber is one of the hardest working scientists in planetary science, being a part of six different space missions…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 357: Modern Women: Vera Rubin
It's time for another series. This time we'll be talking about famous female astronomers. Starting with: Vera Rubin, who first…
Annual Atlanta Star Party Coming Soon!
If you happen to be attending DragonCon or just live near Atlanta, come and listen to some fantastic speakers and…
James Elliot, Discoverer of Uranus Ring System, Dies
[/caption] Astronomer James Elliot, a professor at MIT, has passed away at the age of 67. Elliot was part of…
Famous Astronomers
[/caption] Throughout the centuries, many astronomers have made incredible discoveries and contributions to science. I cannot do justice to all…