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Astronomy is our observations of the cosmos, our science. The evidence we collect using telescopes, satellites, and other measurements.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First up. 2 “tales” from history.
Our first story.
From History: 1848
Subject: Light Waves.
From another angle.
The Doppler effect was extended from sound to light when astronomers noticed that starlight shifts in frequency, revealing stellar motion through subtle changes in color.
That Astronomy Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: 13.4 Billion Years Ago
Subject: Expanding Universe.
Verified. Empirically supported and rationally deduced.
Briefly.
Galaxies formed early in cosmic history, within a few hundred million years of the Big Bang. This shows that structure emerged quickly from an initially simple universe. Observations confirm that gravity wasted little time turning primordial gas into organized systems, even before features we now consider typical. Such as central supermassive black holes commonly found in galaxies.
That Astronomy Story,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: We Are Stardust.
- Carl Sagan.
- circa 1980.
Cosmology < Science
Put simply.
Carl Sagan reminds us that we are intimately connected to the universe. The particles that form our bodies are borrowed from a cosmic pool of just 17 particles and four forces. Even more humbling, the molecules within us were forged in the hearts of stars, linking us directly to the vast cosmos that surrounds us.
That Astronomy Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: CMB.
Cosmology < Science
Stepping back for a moment.
The answer comes from a relic originating just 380,000 years post-Big Bang and stretches across 93 billion light-years.
That Astronomy FAQ,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: CRITICAL THINKING: The Fermi Paradox..
Cognitive Bias < Critical Thinking
In short.
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.
That Astronomy FAQ,
was first published on TST 12 months ago.
“Done.” Refresh for another set.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
