The Vatican Observatory’s Director, Br. Guy Consolmagno sat down with EWTN's Colm Flynn to share some of the Observatory’s history since 1582. Such as, did you know Pope Paul VI spoke to the Apollo astronauts? Watch the interview for the full story!
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The Vatican Observatory is an institution of the Holy See for astronomical research and public outreach.
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The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest active astronomical observatories in the world, with its roots going back to 1582 and the Gregorian reform of the calendar. The Vatican Observatory stands at the forefront of scientific research covering a broad range of topics, from an examination of the tiniest specks of interplanetary dust to the origin and structure of the universe. Headquartered at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, outside Rome, this official work of the Vatican City State supports a dozen priests and brothers (Jesuits and diocesan) from four continents who study the universe utilizing modern scientific methods. The Vatican Observatory works with the Vatican Observatory Foundation to promote education and public engagement in astronomy, and constructive dialogue in the area of faith and science.
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Have you heard of the Bluesky social media platform? The Vatican Observatory is there with a growing number of astronomers, scientists, physicists, engineers, artists and more! https://buff.ly/40fyF2A
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October Newsletter #2 - Solar Max Recently, NASA and NOAA revealed that the Sun has hit its solar peak. Brother Guy discusses several solar researchers and his extensive travels for numerous upcoming presentations. https://buff.ly/4fzShDd Image credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO
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Fr. Piotr Skarga, S.J. was a Polish Jesuit, preacher, and leading figure of the Counter-Reformation in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Piotr Skarga, Polish Jesuit Preacher Gets an Asteroid Named After Him! - Vatican Observatory
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To me, the comet looked very sleek and had the appearance of its speed (69 km per second). To say I was delighted to see it is an understatement.
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan ATLAS) - Vatican Observatory
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6″ x 7″ microfiber cleaning cloths imprinted with artist Jill Nichols’ “Juno” painting. Perfect for cleaning glasses, phones, devices, computer screens, binoculars, monoculars, and telescopes. Package of two for $4.99 US, with a percentage off for larger orders. Jill is offering a special coupon code to save 10%, and give the Vatican Observatory Foundation a 10% donation too! (Coupon code on the Vatican Observatory site) Great for Christmas stocking stuffers! https://buff.ly/40cTCuV Jill Nichols’ artwork, “Juno,” is exhibited at the Vatican Observatory Museum.
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Astronauts are one in a million — except in a certain stoney place, where they are two orders of magnitude more common.
Astronauts & Stone — Heaven & Earth - Vatican Observatory
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From the Faith & Science Resource Center (Younger Readers): Maria Sybilla Merian was a scientist and artist who praised God's attention to little things.
From the Vatican Observatory Faith and Science pages (Younger Readers) — The Girl Who Drew Butterflies - Vatican Observatory
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A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the artist Jill Harrington Nichols and seeing a remarkable painting she had produced, called Phi. This is her interpretation of a Hubble image centered on the Eta Carina nebula, painted in oil...
"Divine Cosmos": Art with a Specola Connection - Vatican Observatory
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