Articles (Stargazing)

The Puzzling Ringed Planet
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Saturn is known as the most imposing planet for its magnificent rings. Its spectacular golden arrays, which reflect the sunlight, must have taken Galileo’s breath away when he first spotted them through a telescope in 1610, more than 400 years ago!


Which Comes First: Theoretical or Practical Astronomy?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The race between theoretical and practical science is at its peak; this is especially the case with astronomy and space sciences.


Before Newton, there was Al-Hazen
(Inventions and Innovations)

Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab scientist who birthed the scientific method; he was a genuine polymath, a controversial figure, and a brilliant mind.

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