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asked at 13 Dec, 2024 17:25 in DataPortal , USNavalObservatory

By Joshna

Inquires about the accessibility issues with the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) website and seeks reliable alternatives.

198481 Views 170 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 24 Aug, 2024 17:51 in AASJobRegister , Astronomyresearch

By Veena

Seeks a list of the primary online platforms, job boards, and professional networks for finding postdoctoral and other fixed-term research positions in astronomy.

98775 Views 98 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 10 Oct, 2023 12:41 in GalacticPlane , MilkyWay

By Trisha

Questions the accuracy of the standard galactic coordinate system in representing the true physical plane of the Milky Way Galaxy.

87699 Views 167 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 14 Jul, 2023 17:17 in AstrometricCatalog , Astronomyresearch , Parallax

By Akshay R

Requests a recommendation for the most accurate and precise astrometric star catalog available for contemporary research.

80125 Views 291 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 09 Jul, 2023 13:29 in ProperMotion , Stars

By Aaqib

Asking whether the calculated metric of reduced proper motion is an invariant stellar property or susceptible to observational biases.

97526 Views 208 Votes 1 Answers

By Neethi

Seeks alternative, accessible research topics within observational astronomy suitable for an undergraduate's skills and typical telescope access.

90000 Views 148 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 24 Apr, 2023 18:52 in BlackHole , EHT , LightCraft

By Trisha

Asks for a nuanced explanation of the event horizon, addressing what it is, its observational signatures, and common misconceptions.

97903 Views 156 Votes 1 Answers

By Sumitra M

Seeks recommendations for authoritative, well-organized online portals that aggregate reliable resources for astronomy research and learning.

78576 Views 214 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 17 Mar, 2023 16:49 in BigBangtheory , Cosmology

By Vishwaranjan

Asks for the specific types of empirical evidence or theoretical inconsistencies that would necessitate replacing the Big Bang theory.

99797 Views 173 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 20 Feb, 2023 16:42 in Astronomyresearch , Data , IFU

By Rani

Asking for the standard methodology to map the spatial position of individual fibers in Integral Field Unit (IFU) spectroscopic data onto sky coordinates.

86906 Views 289 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 14 Feb, 2023 15:07 in Stellar Evolution , Telescope

By Vinod D

A request to identify the single closest star to Earth, clarifying the distinction between a star system and its individual components.

89686 Views 118 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 11 Sep, 2022 16:30 in AstrobiologyCareer , InterdisciplinaryResearch

By Sobha

Seeks a structured career transition plan from a core life science discipline into astrobiology.

95698 Views 227 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 09 Jul, 2022 16:44 in Nibiru , Planet X

By Anuj Patel

Requests a clear assessment of the empirical evidence for a hypothesized rogue planet threatening Earth, distinguishing science from speculation.

98806 Views 145 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 27 Apr, 2022 12:14 in OpticalDesign , Spacetime , Telescope

By Karan D

Seeks a practical, purpose-driven framework for selecting an astronomical telescope for research and advanced amateur use.

93799 Views 292 Votes 1 Answers
asked at 16 Apr, 2022 12:22 in MaserEmission , StarFormationRate

By Preetham M

Requests an interpretation of how different molecular maser species serve as diagnostics for distinct physical phases during massive star formation.

99802 Views 264 Votes 1 Answers

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