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Guide to Transient Astronomy
Transients are some of the most variable and most explosive objects in our universe. We’ve got a great overview about all different types of transients in this guide!
Astrobites Guide to Polarimetry
Curious about what polarimetry is, and how it can help us understand the universe? This guide is for you!
Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum in Astronomy
We’ve updated and expanded our “Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum”! Read on to learn about all the different flavors of light in the Universe, where this light comes from, and how we can detect it.
How to Be a Human Being: a Lesson I Learned from the South Side Science Festival
At the University of Chicago’s first annual South Side Science Festival, I learned that everyone has the skills to be successful at public outreach. All you need is a little creativity, personality, and passion.
How to choose the right PhD advisor?
Choosing a PhD advisor is one of the most important decisions of our PhDs – yet we have to make it over the course of just a couple of weeks. Here’s a guide for important things to look out for!