astronomy

NASA’s new telescope is named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman – but who was she?

by Ian Whittaker

The US astronomer battled discrimination in a male dominated field.

https://theconversation.com/nasas-new-telescope-is-named-after-astronomer-nancy-grace-roman-but-who-was-she-284330?utm_campaign=the-weekender-39315&utm_content=the-weekender-39315_uk%7C177%7C39315%7C71ec4ae2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze&utm_term=The+Conversation

#astronomy #Womeninstem

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Scientists Release Biggest 3D Map of the Universe

The new DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys map serves as the foundation for the largest-ever 3D map of the Universe, used to investigate dark energy

https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2620/

More information:
https://www.legacysurvey.org/acknowledgment/

#science #astronomy

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The first light of MOONS!

Mounted on our VLT in #Chile, the scientific instrument Multi-Object Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph (MOONS) has successfully made its first observations.

During its ten-year design lifetime, it is expected to observe up to ten million objects.

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📷 UK ATC/M. Black

#astrodon #astronomy #astrophysics #space #science

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Experience spring at the Paranal Observatory!

We are opening reservations for daytime, free public tours for the southern-hemisphere 2026 spring season (October-December) at our Paranal Observatory in #Chile

As part of the tour, visitors get an inside look at some of the VLT telescopes. They also visit other scientific and support facilities and the Residence, a place of rest for staff.

Read more & reserve your spot: https://www.eso.org/public/announcements/annlang26009-es-cl/

#astrodon #astronomy #astrophysics #space #science

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How Johannes Kepler Accidentally Destroyed the Science of Astrology

Kepler was a court astrologer, but also a man of science, whose search for the truth had unintended consequences.

https://www.thecollector.com/johannes-kepler-destroyed-astrology/

#science #mathematics #astronomy

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It took longer than I thought, perhaps I had lost that wibbly wobbly stuff for some days. 😂
But now I published my thoughts about the weird feelings of #time when we feel overwhelmed. And how to get our timey-wimey stuff back:
https://steady.page/en/naturematchcuts/posts/6a7c6585-3b32-4168-ba32-ef0e3a7c9364?utm_campaign=steady_sharing_button

Yes, we can debate now if wolves invented #StandingStones by marking and how you find your #tree. 😁

#timeFlies #DrWho #astronomy #culturalHeritage #naturelovers #farming #gardening #seasons #wellbeing #reconnectingWithNature #community #trees