Astronomy

August 18, 2017 In Astronomy

2017 Total Solar Eclipse!

WHAT IS A SOLAR ECLIPSE? A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. As the moon passes between the two bodies, it blocks the light of the sun and casts a shadow on the Earth. There...

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February 24, 2017 In Astronomy

TRAPPIST-1

American life feels engulfed by politics. Family gatherings, friendly conversations, the bifurcated news cycle, and even escapist forms of entertainment are dominated by the Donald Trump presidency. It’s overwhelming. It’s polarizing. It’s seemingly impossible to escape. Yet this week one extraordinary story managed to break...

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