Astronomy Day is a world-wide event observed each spring and fall. Local astronomical societies, planetariums, museums, and observatories will be sponsoring public viewing sessions, presentations, workshops, and other activities to increase public awareness about astronomy and our universe. Key LinksAstronomical League Latest Astronomy Day Information Astronomy Day Fact Sheet Astronomy Day Co sponsors Free Astronomy …
Photo: Martin Heigan, Great Nebula of Orion Astronomy = the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole Headlineshttps://www.skatelescope.org/news/ska-precursor-telescope-meerkat-inaugurated-south-africahttp://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2018/07/Every_point_is_a_galaxy Planeta.com
WOTY, aka the Word of the Year, is given by various organizations and highlight language which reflect the popular discourse. While Planeta.com does not officially release a ‘Word of the Year,’ we do compile our favorites each year, part of a game we call Buzzword Bingo. Among our favorite words from 2017: Nature: EPA, Lake Skadar, …