According to respected astronomy writer Alan Pickup: "The Geminids shower boasts the highest meteor rates of any of our annual showers and, for once, this year’s return occurs at a time when we have no interference from moonlight."

Source: https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/23987321.geminid-meteor-shower-peak-across-uk-week/?ref=rss

Aristarchus of Samos developed the first mathematical formula of astronomy to calculate planet size.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/02/ancient-greek-astronomers-space-exploration/

But while stargazing with no equipment and just a mere blanket is already a treat in itself, why not elevate the experience with astronomy apps?

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1345503/best-android-apps-astronomy/

Christopher Shingledecker, assistant professor of Physics and Astronomy at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, plans to observe Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) with students enrolled in his two astronomy classes.

Source: http://theleaven.org/catholics-look-to-night-skies-as-new-comet-reveals-the-glory-of-god/

Families are invited to participate in astronomy on Hadrian’s Wall as The Twice Brewed Planetarium at The Twice Brewed Inn launches Virtual Stargazing events.

Source: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23542470.twice-brewed-planetarium-holds-virtual-stargazing-events/?ref=rss

For further help with understanding what you’re looking at in the night sky, be sure to try one of these astronomy apps for iOS and Android.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-skywatching-tips-december-meteor-shower/

From prehistoric ruins to Islamic skywatchers, explore the heritage and future of African astronomy.

Source: https://kuac.org/nova-star-chasers-of-senegal-wednesday-at-9-p-m-on-kuac-tv/

He does events, workshops and team-building activities teaching about space, astronomy and what we can see in the urban night sky.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/how-to-spot-the-planets-hiding-in-plain-sight-1.6728593?cmp=rss

He was a specialist in the origins of light elements and an excellent presenter of astronomy.

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/net-worth/hubert-reeves-net-worth/57207/

Interestingly, the report also suggests that unexpected discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics will be a result of the search for life elsewhere.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-09-astronomers-chemicals-planet-atmosphere-advanced.html

Observations of the cosmos at these wavelengths come under the umbrella of “low frequency radio astronomy.”

Source: https://gizmodo.com/telescopes-moon-achievable-goal-astronomy-1850352064

Overall, Magellan mapped more than 40% of Venus’s face—capturing images that at the time, were stored on DVDs, and shipped to various astronomy labs in cardboard boxes.

Source: https://time.com/6264160/why-volcanoes-on-venus-matter/

Studying galaxies that were present when the universe was this much younger can help scientists get closer to answering a huge question in astronomy regarding how the universe became reionized.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-tiny-galaxy-big-star-power.html

The indigenous rights movement of recent years also has played out in the changed regulatory scheme governing the Mauna Kea summit, with a strong Native Hawaiian presence in decision-making over the astronomy complex there.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/02/editorial/our-view/editorial-hawaiian-voices-gain-influence/

The new state agency’s board is tasked with creating a plan that balances culture and environment with astronomy and economic benefits.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/07/02/more-telescopes-or-less-results-mixed-for-big-island-nows-most-recent-poll/

The play focuses on Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer from the early 1900s, and her underrated contributions to the field of astronomy.

Source: https://collegian.com/articles/aande/2023/09/category-arts-and-entertainment-theater-department-prepares-for-silent-sky-performance/

“The solar flare that produced this particular aurora was a large M-class flare,” said Bob Grossfeld, an astronomy instructor for Central Oregon Community College.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/northern-lights-aurora-borealis-solar-storm-peak/

The University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization reports that astronomy activities generated $68 million in labor income in Hawai‘i, $10 million in state taxes and 1,313 jobs statewide in 2019, the most recent year for which it has data.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/07/09/big-islands-maunakea-is-front-row-seat-to-discovering-whats-in-the-universe/

They never teach that astronomy and alchemy was found in India.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/sri-sri-ravi-shankar-interview-8605129/

"This is the first time this method has been used to find a giant planet orbiting a young analog of the sun," said Brendan Bowler, an assistant professor of astronomy at UT Austin and senior author on the study.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-06-era-exoplanet-discovery-images-jupiter.html