Category Archives: Astronomy

Think Cosmically, Act Globally

Astronomy education is a great way to raise awareness of the impact of human activities on Earth systems. An early mantra of the environment movement, when ecology was entering our cultural consciousness, is “think globally, act locally.”  While the phrase … Continue reading

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A Teachable Moment?

This past April, while attending the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference in St. Louis, Missouri, a friend came up to me and asked what I thought of the image of the black hole.  My reply: “what black hole?” The … Continue reading

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Creating a Revolution, One Eclipse at a Time

Alex Longo is not a typical 16-year old. As an eighth grader, he submitted a proposal to the Mars Rover 2020 landing site selection committee. Now a high school junior, Alex’s proposal, and his in-person advocacy have resulted in the … Continue reading

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Evoking a Sense of Awe

“Our ancestors worshiped the Sun, and they were far from foolish.  And yet the Sun is an ordinary, even a mediocre star.  If we must worship a power greater than ourselves, does it not make sense to revere the Sun … Continue reading

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