The Definition of Astronomy Astronomy is the study of the location, changes, physical and chemical characteristics of spatial phenomena such as stars, planets, comets, galaxies, and other phenomena such as northern lights in which the source is from outer space. Astronomy is also closely related to sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, and Cosmology. Astronomical Attractions of Iran: The Museum of Time This building belongs to the Qajar period and encompasses…
The astronomical view of ancient Persians was affected by two different schools of thought. One was Avestan which was intermingled with religion. The other which had a rather scientific structure and in later periods especially Greek sciences had an impact on the Sassanids. The basis of Zoroastrian and Avestan astronomy probably goes back to the Pre-Achaemenid era. Because in Avestan astronomy the moon is located more distant than other stars…
In recent decades astronomy scholars have made attempts to understand the true essence of the mysterious substance that has occupied most of the universe named dark matter and to map its distribution in the Universe. Now By using the Frontier Fields programme of the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, two astronomers one from Australia and the other from Spain have utilized this data to accurately establish the distribution of dark matter…
Maranjab Desert Where Is the Maranjab Desert? Undoubtedly, by looking at the pictures of this beautiful desert, you would also be willing to visit Maranjab and its attractions. The Maranjab Desert is located north of Aran va Bidgol, in Kashan City, and Isfahan Province. Maranjab is the name of a caravanserai and also a qanat (ancient underground water system) belonging to the Safavid Period, later has been calling for the…
An exoplanet barely three times the mass of Earth has been discovered by an international team of astronomers including from Geneva. It is the third-closest exoplanet to our solar system. Examining the atmospheres of exoplanets (planets outside the solar system), especially those resembling the Earth, is one of the main goals of astronomy. This is even harder when the planet is small, said the University of Geneva (UNIGE). “In the…
On Friday, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo flew in space for the second time, taking off from Mojave, California, after days of weather delay. SpaceShipTwo took off at 8:07 a.m. PST carrying two pilots, a crewmember, and a nearly full weight of science projects from NASA. Unlike most spaceflights that fire rockets from the ground, SpaceShipTwo is carried on the belly of a plane named WhiteKnightTwo before being released to propel itself…
Iran is a country with different sorts of climates. From deserts to dense forests and from the snowy mountains like Damavand to the tall sand dunes in the Lut desert. Astronomical destinations Night sky gazers and amateur astronomers are keen about the dark night skies and starry nights in the country. Fortunately, they are able to find different locations with amazing night skies. Tourists can also enjoy the starry night. I…
Night sky: the word that is the source of peace and serenity for the majority of people. It would be more attractive and more tranquil if you had some information about what you see. Useful information about astronomy I will mention several facts that can make people more curious and make you happier whenever see the night sky. There are 88 constellations in the night sky that date back to a…
