A Good Time to Observe Dwarf Planet Ceres
On March 21, we have a great opportunity to observe the dwarf planet Ceres. It will be at opposition, which means it will reach the highest point in the sky at around midnight and opposite to the Sun. At the same time Ceres will be closest to the Earth (perigee) at a distance of 1.59 AU. At this time it will be the brightest, with an absolute magnitude of 6.9. Look in the constellation of Coma Berenices with binoculars or a telescope.
Exploring the Latest Advances in Robotics
The field of robotics has undergone significant advances in recent years, with new technologies and innovations making it possible to create robots that are more advanced, versatile, and capable than ever before. From industrial robots that can perform complex tasks with incredible precision to social robots that can interact with humans in natural and intuitive ways, robotics is transforming the way we live and work. In this blog, we will explore some of the latest advances in robotics and the impact they are having on society.
Stargazing Calendar for March 2023
Hello fellow stargazers! This month we only have one small meteor shower, but instead we can look forward to a comet visiting the inner solar system (just barely) and more interestingly two dwarf planets at opposition - Ceres and Makemake.
Is PHP Still Relevant to Build Websites in 2023?
PHP has been a popular programming language since its creation in 1994 by Rasmus Lerdorf. The technology is widely used for web development due to its simplicity, flexibility, and ease of integration with other web technologies. However, with the rise of newer programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and Ruby, some developers have questioned whether PHP is still relevant in 2023.
Mimas and Iapetus, Two Odd Moons of Saturn
Saturn has a lot of moons. Two of them are really odd, and bear a striking resemblance to the Death Star from the Star Wars movies. Mimas has a crater of approximately the same scale as the one on the Death Star. Iapetus also has large craters, but the resemblance lies in its equatorial ridge.
Did You Know? The Space Shuttle Ran On Only One Megabyte Of RAM!
It's true! NASA's space shuttle was controlled by a computer running on only one megabyte of RAM. How was this possible? Since the space shuttle and all its hardware was over 30 years old during its last flight in 2011, so was its computer.
Stargazing Calendar for February 2023
This month of February 2023 we will be able to witness two comets visiting us in the inner solar system, a meteor shower, as well as various conjunctions and close approaches of celestial bodies.
Stargazing Calendar for January 2023
In this first month of the new year, aside from the celebratory fireworks, we can also witness some beautiful astronomical events such as the Quadrantid meteor shower, two comets and two large asteroids at opposition.
Comet From the Depths of the Oort Cloud Will Be at Perihelion Tomorrow (December 19, 2022)
Tomorrow, December 19, 2022, a visitor from nearly a light-year away will come closest to the Sun (perihelion) after several million years of travel through the Oort Cloud. This visitor is recently discovered comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS).
5 Reasons Why Explainer Videos Are Crucial for Your Business
When you purchase a new product, do you prefer to read the instruction manual or watch an explainer video to understand how it works? For many people, the answer is — explainer videos. So, if you are still not producing explainer videos for your business, you're missing out on a lot of engagement.
