How Ancient Chinese Solar Eclipse Records Helped to Determine the Earth’s Rotation Rate
Post-eclipse blues? Today’s paper uses solar eclipse observations made thousands of years ago to track how Earth’s rotation rate has slowed over time.
To Be the Eclipsed: Astronomy Outreach in the Prison System
For many, Monday’s eclipse presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Sun and Moon align. For others, the situation is far from simple.
The More You Know? Conflicting Observations of a Brown Dwarf
Today’s bite takes a look at the brown dwarf KELT-1b and the curious results of recent observations of its atmosphere
KIC 8462852 – What’s the Fuss?
You’ve probably heard of the star in today’s paper. The “WTF star” (WTF stands for “Where’s the flux?” of course) has been in the media since its discovery and two follow-up papers hit astro-ph. Today, a group of astrobiters pool our expertise to bring you a comprehensive look at KIC 8462852 and what new observations may reveal.
Today’s Partial Solar Eclipse
North Americans will enjoy a partial solar eclipse this afternoon. Read more to find out the best ways to view the eclipse!
In Search of the Ring of Fire: A Modern-Day Eclipse Expedition
It would require my weekend. It would require seven hours of driving each way and at least two tanks of gas. It would probably require – ugh – camping. But I could finally see a solar eclipse.