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Astronomy

Looking for an astronomy fix? We have you covered.

Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) --- the observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.

Watercolor of Professor Hawking was completed in 2010 by Wildrose Hamilton
Serene Sundays - Wisdom from Professor Hawking

April 19, 2020

This week's Serene Sunday is brought to you by none other than theoretical physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking . We think his quote sums up how we're feeling lately, "Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about...

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Saturday Space Reels - Universe Today

April 18, 2020

If you love Astronomy Cast , then you’ll love Universe Today with Fraser Cain on YouTube! Tune in to learn things like "Can there be life without land?" or "How habitable is Titan?" Universe Today also covers current events in the world of astronomy like the mysterious dimming of Betelgeuse...

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Friday Flicks - Hidden Figures

April 17, 2020

These women are not so hidden anymore. Our movie recommendation this week is Hidden Figures ! Based on true events this film (and a book by Margot Lee Shetterly ) delves into the lives of three incredibly skilled and talented individuals within NASA — Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy...

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Gaze Into the Cosmos on Thursday - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

April 16, 2020

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! There are all kinds of amazing creatures in our skies. After you participate in the 8pm nightly howl and the weather clears --- look up! Leo the Lion is almost at the zenith (highest point in the sky). He's laying down with his...

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Wednesday Rad Apps - ISS Spotter

April 15, 2020

Find the International Space Station 's location any time! The ISS Spotter app will show you the exact location of the ISS as it travels overhead at approximately 5 miles per second (17,000+ MPH). Discover its path, and learn the next time it'll be visible from where you are! ISS...

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Tuesday Fun Facts - Huygens

April 14, 2020

On this day in 1629, Dutch physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and inventor Christiaan Huygens was born. His many accomplishments included the founding of the wave theory of light, centrifugal force, and the true shape of Saturn's rings. He also discovered the Orion Nebula AND Saturn's moon, Titan ! Wow, that's quite...

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Sound Wave Mondays - Hubblecast HD

April 13, 2020

What's the Hubble Telescope up to up there? Possibly a lot more than you'd expect! Catch up with the Hubble's work with Hubblecast HD from the ESA! Hubblecast is actually a videocast, so that you are able to see the stunning images and renderings from data that Hubble captures! Learn...

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Serene Sundays - The Glass Universe

April 12, 2020

This week's Serene Sunday isn't so much a quote, as it is an invitation to take a deep dive into the world of the first female astronomers that changed the course of history and our understanding of the cosmos with Dava Sobel's book, The Glass Universe . "In the 1870s,...

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Saturday Space Reels - The Flame Challenge

April 11, 2020

What is a flame? How would you explain it? Could you explain it in a way a middle school student could learn and understand? Everything began with that question about a flame and each year a group of young students come up with a new question to ask scientists in...

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Friday Flicks - Apollo 13

April 10, 2020

Our Friday Flick this week is Apollo 13 to honor the 50th anniversary of the launch tomorrow! Starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise respectively, this film goes into the details of the 3rd moon-landing mission that never made it...

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More Astronomy Resources

Photo of the Andromeda galaxy by Stephan Abraas Stargate Observatory in Canon City

Astronomy-related websites

Enjoy our favorite astronomy-related websites for up-to-date information on what’s up in the sky, NASA news, beautiful astronomy images, eclipses, satellites, plus more.

  • Astronomy magazine - The Sky this Week
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day - Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe
  • Heavens-Above - Information about artificial satellites, ISS, HST, and Iridium flares
  • International Dark Sky Association - Videos about Light Pollution
  • NASA - News and mission information
  • NASA - eClips: Bringing STEM alive through NASA real-world connections and a Special Edition newsletter for Earth Day
  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos - What’s Up, Mars Report, etc.
  • NASA Eclipse Information - Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
  • Origin of the Constellations from the International Astronomical Union 
  • Sky & Telescope magazine - This Week’s Sky at a Glance
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Learn about light pollution

You can learn more about light pollution and how you can help save our starry skies watch "Losing the Dark" from the International Dark Sky Association and Loch Ness Productions. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy but also disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions of dollars spent in wasted energy by lighting up the sky. The video introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.

To learn more about local efforts to mitigate light pollution check out the Homeowner's Guide to Boulder's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.

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Got an astro question?

Email us! We'd love to hear from you.

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