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A Career in Astronomy: What You Need to Know

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Wake Forest, NC Astronomy, the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena, has fascinated humankind for centuries. If you're considering a career in astronomy, there are many things you need to know. in astronomy. Join an astronomy club or organization. A career in astronomy can be both challenging and rewarding.

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Astronomy Tips for Star Gazers

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Back when I was in graduate school, between researching the theoretical interior of neutron stars and teaching undergraduate physics classes and labs, by far my favorite thing to do was to host shows at the Kent State Planetarium. Spring and Outdoor Astronomy Tips. Astronomical Alternatives. Well, you’re still in luck. Dr. Jake Roark.

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McAuliffe Center: Star-Gazing Mar. 8; “Big Astronomy” Planetarium Show Mar. 18

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On March 18 at 6:30PM, the Center’s public planetarium show will be Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries , a full-dome film suitable for all ages, followed by a discussion with the Director of the Center and a graduate student about career paths and areas of expertise in physics and astronomy. Tickets are $5.

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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics

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Black holes: the meeting of gravity and quantum physics. Dr Daniel Terno and his team at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, are building a framework of characteristics that can be used to search for black holes in the Universe, but their findings may challenge our understanding of the fundamental laws of physics.

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Leap Year and Leap Day STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Leap Day presents a unique opportunity to explore time, astronomy, and the Earth's orbit in a fun and engaging way. Make It Hands-On By Having Students Create Origami Earth Jumpers The Origami Earth Paper Jumpers activity is a great way to physically engage students with the concept of leap years. Check out our Astronomy STEM Centers!

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Computing the Eclipse: Astronomy in the Wolfram Language

Stephen Wolfram

Basic Eclipse Computation It’s taken millennia to get to the point where it’s possible to accurately compute eclipses. But now—as a tiny part of making “everything in the world” computable—computation about eclipses is just a built-in feature of the Wolfram Language. The core function is SolarEclipse.

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Solar Eclipse Activities For Kids

Carly and Adam

This natural phenomenon, where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, briefly turning day into night, can ignite the imagination of young minds and foster a lifelong interest in astronomy. Build a Paper Plate Solar Eclipse Model Creating a paper plate solar eclipse model is an interactive way to teach kids about astronomy.