IAU General Assembly 2024’s Post

Plans for astronomy, on the Moon! So, telescopes can potentially detect not just the first stars in the universe, but even the gas that formed those stars. But astronomy will have to compete with commercial and other interests on the Moon. Our guest, Dr. Richard Green, is the Chair of a newly formed IAU Commission on Astronomy on the Moon, and here we talk about the potential of groundbreaking astronomy/science from the surface of the Moon.

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#NEWS: We have issued our first recommendations paper urging action to address the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy 🛰️. 🔗 Read it here: https://loom.ly/n-5Iw6Y The 30-page paper is the result of 18 months’ work by experts including astronomers, industry representatives and policy advisors. It proposes measures and mitigation strategies for different stakeholders, including calling for satellite operators to adopt voluntary mitigations, and outlines the regulations needed at both the national and international level. NSF's NOIRLab, SKA Observatory, The International Astronomical Union

Why are solar eclipses so mind blowing?🤯 In this recent story for Mashable, UC Fellow and Distinguished Professor of Astronomy/Astronomer Chris Impey discusses the fortuitous coincidence that makes viewing a total solar eclipse such a life-altering experience. Find out what it is here: https://lnkd.in/gpUrEvkw

FROM SCIENCE AND ASTRONOMY: You are looking at the clearest image ever taken of Venus.

This is a fantastic overview from the IAU CPS on the impacts of increasing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation deployments on ground based optical and radio astronomy, and the need to protect them along with access to the natural night sky for all of humanity. The precautionary principle puts the onus on us as space engineers to understand the wider impacts of our activities and mitigate them where necessary. That way we can ensure we achieve the amazing benefits possible from our technology without destroying other vital areas of activity and the wider space environment. To help in this there are some really valuable recommendations that I encourage any spacecraft or network development team to consider as a core element in their design process. As part my own research The University of Manchester into the development of direct to handset space based extensions to the terrestrial mobile communications network I am now looking at how access to lower orbits will enable smaller, lower power spacecraft. These can then be dimmer and quieter across a range of frequencies and more rapidly traverse the field of view, minimising or removing these terrestrial impacts whilst still enabling ubiquitous, high speed, low latency connectivity. #DarkandQuietSkies #SpaceTechnology #Astronomy #SpaceEngineering #SpaceSustainability

#OnThisDay, January 3, 1920, Edwin Hubble forever altered the course of astronomy and basic science by identifying Cepheid variable stars in the Andromeda Nebula using the 100-inch Hooker telescope. His revelation that Andromeda was a separate galaxy expanded the very boundaries of our universe. This fundamental discovery underscores the incredible impact of basic science on our understanding of the cosmos. Delve into more foundational scientific breakthroughs by exploring #BigMomentInBasicScience!

A very relevant source of recommendations and thoughts for the discussions on the draft EU Space Law coming out soon and for ongoing review and reform processes of national space law. Gratulations to IAU CPS for the immense works and lobbying activities over the past months. #spacelaw #spaceindustry #newspace #bholegal #iisl #escl #euspace

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Revisiting myself two year back when I was exploring space technologies and theoretical astronomy. I participated in this year long olympiad, ISSO, Indian Space Science Olympiad conducted by Edumithra Event Mangement. I learnt many concepts regarding astronomy. Out of which, the black hole theory, Quasars and stellar formation are some things which intrigued me the most. Finally after a lot of research work and 3 long rounds over the span of an year I managed to secure AIR 12 rank. ☺️✌️ trying to achieve more and pursue my current interest computer science in harmony with astronomy. #isso #space #astronomy #olympiad #rockets #science #nebula