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An introduction to Obsidian for the busy astronomer

An introduction to Obsidian for the busy astronomer

by Kasper Zoellner | Mar 27, 2026 | Beyond, Guides

Whether you’re looking for a new way to organize your thoughts or just want to experiment with a different workflow, Obsidian offers a refreshing, local-first approach to note-taking. Here is a quick, no-frills guide to getting started with Obsidian.

SED Fitting: How Astronomers Understand Galaxies Across Time

SED Fitting: How Astronomers Understand Galaxies Across Time

by Ansh Gupta | Jan 30, 2026 | Guides

When studying distant galaxies, SED fitting is one tool to rule them all. But how can we learn the detailed history of entire galaxies from just a few snapshots?

[Beyond] Intro to Astrophysical Simulation Jargon

[Beyond] Intro to Astrophysical Simulation Jargon

by Lindsey Gordon | Dec 2, 2025 | Beyond, Guides

This Beyond post will go through the basics of numeric simulation jargon with diagrams and examples to help you get moving in astrophysical simulations.

Guide to CVs

Guide to CVs

by Skylar Grayson, Brandon Pries, William Smith, Anavi Uppal, Maria Vincent | Sep 23, 2025 | Guides

What is a CV? How is this different from a résumé? How do I start building a CV? All of these questions and more await within this guide!

The Anatomy of Active Galactic Nuclei

The Anatomy of Active Galactic Nuclei

by Ansh Gupta | Jul 4, 2025 | Guides

Active Galactic Nuclei produce some of the most dazzling fireworks in the Universe. Let’s dissect one to figure out what powers them!

Drawing on Charm to Communicate Scientific Papers

Drawing on Charm to Communicate Scientific Papers

by Ryan White | May 23, 2025 | Accessibility, Beyond, Current Events, Guides

Scientific papers are dense, often even too much for other scientists. Thankfully, your results can be shared even with non-experts by writing a stylised annotated paper!

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