If you go to a very dark site on a moonless night—and I cannot recommend it highly enough that you do so—you’ll be faced with an awesome sight: a night sky seemingly brimming with millions of stars, ...
Satellite mega constellations promise faster connectivity but threaten astronomy, as thousands of satellites brighten skies, ...
Nearly four years into the conflict in Ukraine, the world has learned something important: mega-constellations in space are ...
It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky starts ...
The term "constellation" has evolved from a loose grouping of stars to officially defined regions of the sky with precise boundaries, formalized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1930, ...
Satellite constellations are a relatively new threat to astronomy; prior to the drop in launch costs driven by SpaceX’s ...
Starting next fall, first-years in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences will be required to take part in a multidisciplinary and community-building academic experience through either FOCUS or ...