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Astronomy
Astronomy is our observations of the cosmos, our science. The evidence we collect using telescopes, satellites, and other measurements.
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1848
Doppler Effect Observed for Stars
Light Waves
In 1842, the Doppler effect was proposed by Christian Doppler. First confirmed for sound in 1845, then for light in 1848.
Astronomy
Story
“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
The Universe Before the Telescope
Astronomy
Before the telescope, the universe was us, the daytime Sun, the Moon chasing it, and the five wandering planets set against a backdrop of stars that sometimes fell.
Astronomy
Article
What is the farthest object in space?
CMB
The farthest thing we can observe isn’t an object at all, but the universe’s oldest light. The Cosmic Microwave Background.
Astronomy
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