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| Arcetri, Tuscany, Italy (1564 - 1642) | Galileo Galilei was a Tuscan physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, and support for Copernicanism. His contributions to observational astronomy include the discovery of the four largest satellites of Jupiter and the observation and analysis of sunspots. | | |
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Salisbury Journal - December 15, 2009 Stonehenge, UK — A free exhibition and tours of Stonehenge led by experts will mark the end of the International Year of Astronomy this week.
This is Wiltshire - December 15, 2009 Stonehenge, UK — In a fitting finale for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009), astronomers and archaeologists will celebrate the five millennia of astronomical heritage at Stonehenge,
The Times of India - December 15, 2009 Nagpur, INDIA — Raman Science Centre will be conducting 'Snap the vibrant universe', a contest to mark the international year of astronomy, for astrophotography lovers, including students (above 13 years), teachers and individuals.
Pekin Daily Times - December 14, 2009 Pekin, ILLINOIS — Scott Altman and one of his crew members from the STS-125 mission to repair the Hubble space telescope are making appearances in Europe this week on behalf of NASA, according to Scott’s parents, Fred and Sharon Altman.
Barcelona Reporter - December 13, 2009 Barcelona, SPAIN — Most amateur stargazers huddle by the fireplace in December, when the Geminids rain debris above the Earth's atmosphere.
Guardian News - December 13, 2009 London, ENGLAND — I read about the death of Professor Sam Okoye Black Africa's first Ph.D. in Radio Astronomy.
The Times of India - December 13, 2009 GLOBAL — On New Year's eve, look skywards for that ‘once-in-a-Blue-Moon’ feeling.
The Hindu - December 13, 2009 Bangalore, INDIA — Art and science have always been considered disparate entities. Very different fields operating on distinctly different parameters.
Discover Magazine - December 13, 2009 USA — Great news, everyone! The 365 Days of Astronomy citizen podcast will go on for at least another year!
DCist - December 13, 2009 Washington, DC — We were tempted to recycle last week's column for this week's, but instead we'll just give you a link and say: Geminids!
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