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INTRODUCTION On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the Sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. This … Continued

LEARN Take the History of the Universe Course (PHYS 005) for your science breadth requirement, and have fun at the same time. Learn about: The Big Bang Black holes and quasars Dark matter and dark energy The evolution of galaxies … Continued

A UC Riverside-led team of astronomers have taken us a step closer to better understand the formation and destruction mechanisms of dust molecules in the distant universe. INTRODUCTION The space between stars within galaxies is not empty; it is filled with gas and … Continued

The scaffolding that holds the large-scale structure of the universe constitutes galaxies, dark matter and gas (from which stars are forming), organized in complex networks known as the cosmic web. This network comprises dense regions known as galaxy clusters and … Continued

Astronomy Workshops for K-12 Public Schools This Spring quarter, we are thrilled to offer a new and unique workshop to elementary and middle schools. GRIDFIRE is a newly developed fun, interactive, and educational tool that allows students to play with real … Continued

Researchers at UC Riverside have used astrophotography as a portal to engage non-science majors students into science, and report their findings in the International Journal of STEM Education. INTRODUCTION Astronomy is a gateway into science. The concepts and questions it … Continued