Details about one of the smallest and brightest asteroids ever found are now being released, but perhaps the most significant discovery is how fast astronomers could get “on sky” with telescopes to observe a near-Earth asteroid and assess its impact risk. 2015 TC25, as it is known, hurled past our planet last fall. It was discovered in the night sky by a telescope near Tucson through a project called the Catalina Sky Survey. Within 24 hours, telescopes in New Mexico, Arizona and Hawaii were … [Read more...] about Little, Bright Space Rock Gives Astronomers Practice
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The Economic Impact of Astronomy in Northern Arizona
Nestled in the pines and illuminated by celestial nightlights, Flagstaff has isolated itself from beaming billboards and glowing skyscrapers. This is because since its creation, the city has been a hub for people who see best in the dark: astronomers. The study of the universe has not only attracted prominent and renowned researchers to the mountain city, but has also led to the construction of several high-profile telescopes in the area, causing astronomy to have a significant economic … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Astronomy in Northern Arizona
