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Preparing students for astronomy beyond the classroom
In today’s (Beyond) bite, I describe a new course at Columbia University that aims to equip undergrads with foundational research skills.
The Top Ten Differential Equations in Astronomy, Ranked!
Interested in the definitive, absolutely objective ranking of the best differential equations in astronomy and astrophysics?? Read on!!
A Week Downeast, Challenging Assumptions about Galaxy Evolution
From guest authors: coverage of “New Data that Challenge Underlying Assumptions in Early Galaxy Evolution”, the first conference hosted by the choir collaboration.
The Illusion of Cool Cores: X-ray Glows Powered by Cosmic Rays
It is generally believed that the X-ray emission from cold-core clusters comes from hot gas, where there is a delicate balance between gas cooling and feedback from active galactic nuclei. This paper explores another possibility: are these X-rays simply an illusion of inverse Compton scattering by cosmic rays?
Astrophysical Classics: Hanbury Brown and Twiss Measure the Size of Sirius
In today’s classic 1956 paper, the authors measure a stellar diameter and kick off a debate about the quantum nature of light!
Did this supermassive black hole form from the collapse of a giant gas cloud?
The Infinity Galaxy might be home to a newborn supermassive black hole that formed directly from a gas cloud instead of a star. Could this help reveal how these objects formed in the early universe?
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Distance Learning Can Make Astronomy Education More Accessible
Are you struggling to fit studying around your life? Guest author Laura Martin tells us about her experiences with distance learning in astronomy.
Graduate School Taking a Toll On Your Mental Health? You’re Not Alone.
With courses, teaching labs, and try to get as much research in as possible, graduate students are feeling the pressure more than ever and it’s affecting their mental health. Check out this article for tips on how to maintain a healthy brain during a difficult time.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Anthony Yeates
Don’t get it twisted—unless “it” is the solar magnetic field and you want to produce a coronal mass ejection. Come listen to Prof. Anthony Yeates talk about his work at #AAS234!