Astronomy

Venus: Is It Spinning Backwards? Let’s Unpack the Pioneer Venus Map!

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Venus's Spin: Understanding its Direction with the Pioneer Venus Map

Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to dive into a fascinating question about our solar system neighbor, Venus. You might have heard that Venus spins in the opposite direction of most other planets. But if you’re looking at a map, how do you actually see that? Let’s use the data from the Pioneer Venus … Read more

Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

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Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more