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01 Gravity / Scientists still aren’t sure what gravity is exactly, but we know it affects everything in the universe. We tend think of gravity as a force of attraction, but it’s also been described as a curvature of space-time in the presence of mass. This National Science and Technology Medals Foundation intera...

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Jupiter and Saturn will meet at the same spot in the sky.

See the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, 21 December 2020 On 21 December 2020 the closest giant planetary 'kiss' since 1623 will see gas giant planets Jupiter and Saturn just 0.06º apart. Here's everything you need to know.

[From astronomy to astrology. Marie asks Chabannes if he believes in the influence of the stars on our lives. Chabannes knows nothing about it ...]

Chabannes: But when you are at court ...

Marry: me! really! do you think so?

[Chabannes advises Marie to do like everyone else at court, to imitate.]

Marie: But you, what do you think? ...

Chabannes: May the stars give us a prodigious example on which to regulate our societies. Enslaved to immutable roads, respectful of the universal hierarchy which maintains the weak in the orbit of the strong without ever crushing it, they teach us ...

Marie: Resignation?

Chabannes: No, not resignation, simple obedience to the laws of balance and modesty without which frightful collisions would occur, leading to frightful misfortunes.

(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1599975/)

The Princess of Montpensier (2010) - IMDb Directed by Bertrand Tavernier. With Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Gaspard Ulliel, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet. Bertrand Tavernier is in top form with this gripping, superbly mounted drama set against the savage Catholic/Protestant wars that ripped France apart in the 16th century. Based on a nov...

Here are some of the best spots for stargazing in Iowa. Have you been to any of these spots, or want to suggest your own? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Whiterock Conservancy: Very dark, in Cook Rapids.

Eastern Iowa Observatory: Two permanent telescopes near Palisades-Kepler State Park and Mount Vernon. Observing times at https://www.cedar-astronomers.org/

Preparation Canyon State Park: Hike all day and watch stars at night by the Loess Hills in the 344-acre space.

Annett Nature Center: A pretty place of nature outside of Des Moines.

Eden Valley Wildlife Refuge (Moon Tower Picture): Hike and find wild snakes during the day. Sleep on the Moon Tower while watching constellations during the night.

The Ashton Observatory: They have quite the huge team just northeast of Des Moines, contact them here: https://dmastronomy.com/ashton-observatory

Missouri Border: South-Central Iowa, right before you hit Missouri should be pretty dark.

Lake Sugema: This lake looks great! Look it up and you'll see pictures of the milk way rift.

Drake Municipal Observatory: Des Moins strikes again, and Drake University is a really serious physics school. They also have their own youtube channel. Check out their website: https://www.drake.edu/observatory/publicnights/

Warren County Conservation: Check out the Star Lab at the Annet Nature Center!

Comet NEOWISE from Dege Peak in Mt Rainier National Park Wednesday July 15, 2020 Captured by Darren Chromey.

Also light pollution from Seattle

Look for comet Neowise in the northwestern sky in the evening!

Milky Way Dark Rift

Incredible view of the Milky Way 😮

Bryce Canyon, Utah, America.

Full 360 video here --> https://www.archbishopofbanterbury.co.uk/360-video-milkyway-timelapse/

Hi Everyone, here's a video on how to use Stellarium, a planetarium software, found here: stellarium.org.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2943908392392562

Make sure to also check out this website on some of the most famous constellations:
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/15-constellations-every-man-should-know/

15 Constellations Every Man Should Know (And How to Find Them) | The Art of Manliness Finding constellations in the night sky is an activity that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Here we feature 15 of the most famous and easy-to-find constellations.