Category: Fundamental Ideas
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Redshift
REDSHIFT Hi, I’m Marley, the Astronomer here at the Space Centre In astronomy, nearly all of our information comes from light. ‘Light’ refers to any wavelength of light in the electromagnetic spectrum. From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type of light observed […]
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The Multiverse
THE MULTIVERSE Hi I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. Our theme this month is the multiverse which is an idea that is having a resurgence in pop culture right now. Entertainment media associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the film Everything Everywhere All At Once are some recent examples that […]
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Light
On Earth, our main source of light is the Sun. Solar radiation, or sunlight, provides the energy for photosynthesis – plants create sugars, which when digested, release energy.
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How Gravity Works
How Gravity Works Hi, I’m Rachel. The Astronomer at the Space Centre. Just old enough to walk, I vividly remember sitting on my brother’s toy fire truck, honking the horn and generally just having the time of my life; that is, until my brother came along, shoved me off, and I went tumbling to the […]