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Valentines Memes!

So… Physics Today asked for some science-themed Valentines. I participated, but then of course… I came up with a bunch of astronomy-themed Valentines.

I felt like sharing! 🙂

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Tags: Astronomy, astronomy valentines, but worth the wait, Day, Funny, Halley's Comet, leesa ricci, Memes, nerd next door, Really hard to find, Space, Supernova, Valentine's

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Understanding Black Holes (Part 2)

2 Nov

What’s the Difference Between Black Holes?

Specifically, Intermediate Mass Black Holes (IMBH) and Super Massive Black Holes (SMBH). Hope you enjoy it!

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Tags: Black Holes, Dheeraj Pasham, Different Types, IMBH, Intermediate Mass Black Hole, leesa ricci, NND, Part 2, Research, SMBH, Supermassive Black Hole

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Categories Basic Astronomy

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How To Find An Extrasolar Planet (Using Radial Velocity)

8 Apr

Finding extrasolar planets is hard. But humans are pretty dang clever.

You’re no match for us, space.

Just give up.

Tags: Astronomy, doppler, extrasolar planets, finding exoplanets, leesa ricci, nerd next door, radial velocity, shift, spectrum, wobble

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Valentines Memes!

Understanding Black Holes (Part 2)

What’s the Difference Between Black Holes?

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How To Find An Extrasolar Planet (Using Radial Velocity)

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