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1842
Doppler Effect for Sound and Light
Waves
In 1842, Christian Doppler wrote about the doppler effect in stars. It was first confirmed with sound in 1845, then with light in 1848. The big moment came in 1868 when, for the first time, we could tell which stars were coming and going.
Astronomy
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“The movement of the planets agrees best with actual observations.”
- Copernicus
- 1543
Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus judged ideas not by tradition or authority, but by how well they fit the evidence.
Astronomy
Quote
Does the Fermi paradox lack good thinking?
The Fermi Paradox.
Good thinking isn’t just about asking big questions like the Fermi Paradox—it’s about recognizing the biases that shape our answers and staying open to possibilities far beyond our current understanding.
Astronomy
FAQ
How many planets does our solar system have: 8, 9, or 13?
Astronomy
Eight planets. A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical due to its own gravity, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
Astronomy
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