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The Late, Great Stephen Hawking: 1942-2018
At the time of writing, the news of the death of Stephen Hawking CH CBE FRS FRSA has reverberated around the world. Widely regarded as the greatest cosmologist of all time, Hawking was the Director …
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Astronomy History
10 Top Astronomers from the Ancient World
From the western historical perspective, it is sometimes easy to focus on the astronomical works of early Greek astronomers too tightly, while overlooking the worthy contributions made by earlier philosophers from other cultures that have …
Astronomy History
English Astronomy Pioneer Mary Adela Blagg (1858–1944)
A century ago, having a conversation about the various features on the Moon could prove a difficult task as the maps of its surface were not standardized. In fact, it was left up to whoever …
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Stephen Hawking Endorses Massive Hunt for Alien Life
In 2010, Stephen Hawking caused a stir by asserting that while he believes alien life exists in the universe, any advanced alien civilization that we might encounter would likely not be interested in making peace …
Astronomy Lists
10 Interesting Nikola Tesla Facts
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a groundbreaking inventor and visionary whose pioneering work laid the essential foundations for modern electrical systems and technologies. Best known for developing the alternating current (AC) electrical system, Tesla’s innovative ideas …
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Dobsonian Telescope Inventor Dies Aged 98
On January 15th, 2014, John Dobson, inventor of the inexpensive, simple to use Dobsonian telescope, passed away in Burbank, California, aged 98. In 1915, Dobson was born in Beijing, China, and after his parents moved …
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Sir Patrick Moore’s Legacy At Stake
Sir Patrick Moore CBE was an English astronomer who attained prominence as a writer, researcher, and presenter of ‘The Sky At Night,’ the world’s longest-running television series with the same original presenter. Now, however, Moore’s …
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Stephen Hawking Says Disability Has Been An Asset
Despite being diagnosed at the age of 21 with the debilitating motor neuron disease, which has left him almost entirely paralysed and able to communicate only through a speech generating device, the world-renowned English theoretical …
Astronomy Lists
Interesting Quotes By Stephen Hawking
Renowned English physicist Stephen Hawking was born in 1942, on the 300th anniversary of Galileo’s death. Despite having a debilitating illness, Hawking has gone on to make significant contributions to the world of cosmology in …
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Interesting Quotes By Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential physicist of the 20th century, and was born in Germany to a Jewish family, although he later became a Swiss citizen (1901) and then a U.S. citizen in …