Astronomy

California teacher's family engagement efforts earn national honor

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sergio de Alba of Los Banos, California has long recognized the power of family engagement to create stronger families and stronger communities. For twenty-two years, he's been committed to helping families in his rural farming community build deeper connections with their school and to creating an environment where all cultures, needs, and backgrounds are embraced. His success in this effort earned him the title of 2023 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year, a national designation that recognizes outstanding educators who are exceptional in engaging families in learning.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sergio de Alba of Los Banos, California has long recognized the power of family engagement to create stronger families and stronger communities.
  • "For nearly three decades, Toyota has partnered with NCFL to recognize and celebrate successful family engagement programs across the country," says Goss.
  • "Time and again we've seen the power of family engagement to impact student achievement and kickstart a legacy of multigenerational educational success.
  • As runner-up, Dr. Tyner will receive a $5,000 grant award to support her family engagement efforts.

Atomic Clock Market Sales to Reach US$ 1048.4 million by 2033, Driven by Emerging Space Tourism Sector | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The global atomic clock market is an ever-evolving sector that has experienced strong growth over the past decade.

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  • The global atomic clock market is an ever-evolving sector that has experienced strong growth over the past decade.
  • The global satellite market and the emerging space tourism sector also drive demand for atomic clocks .
  • Key Takeaways from the Atomic Clock Market Study:
    During the historical period between 2018 and 2022, sales of atomic clocks had escalated at 7.9% CAGR.
  • In February 2020, Microchip Technology Inc. unveiled a high-performance atomic clock to fulfill the demand for a tiny footprint atomic clock.

Atomic Clock Market Sales to Reach US$ 1048.4 million by 2033, Driven by Emerging Space Tourism Sector | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The global atomic clock market is an ever-evolving sector that has experienced strong growth over the past decade.

Key Points: 
  • The global atomic clock market is an ever-evolving sector that has experienced strong growth over the past decade.
  • The global satellite market and the emerging space tourism sector also drive demand for atomic clocks .
  • Key Takeaways from the Atomic Clock Market Study:
    During the historical period between 2018 and 2022, sales of atomic clocks had escalated at 7.9% CAGR.
  • In February 2020, Microchip Technology Inc. unveiled a high-performance atomic clock to fulfill the demand for a tiny footprint atomic clock.

Starmus announces Jean-Michel Jarre and The Offspring as new star signings for Starmus VII

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Jean-Michel Jarre and The Offspring will headline the seventh edition of the Starmus Festival – focused on the future of our home planet.

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  • Jean-Michel Jarre and The Offspring will headline the seventh edition of the Starmus Festival – focused on the future of our home planet.
  • They will be joined by Tony Hadley, former lead singer of the British pop icon from the 80’s Spandau Ballet.
  • The Astrophotography School, organized by former senior editor of Astronomy Magazine, Michael E. Bakich, is a traditional side-event of the Starmus Festival.
  • With the Starmus Festival, we aim to inspire people to explore, discover, and believe in the extraordinary potential that lies within the realms of science."

New Study Reveals How Supernovae Collisions Ignite the Birth of Stars and Planets in the North Celestial Pole Loop

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The lead author of the paper is Universities Space Research Association's Astronomer Emerita, Dr. Joan Schmelz.

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  • The lead author of the paper is Universities Space Research Association's Astronomer Emerita, Dr. Joan Schmelz.
  • Radio data from the 100-m telescope in Effelsberg, Germany show multiple signatures of an expanding shell.
  • A second neutron star candidate in another binary studied by Gaia may be (in part) responsible for this shell.
  • Our results confirm that the LLIV Arch and NCP Loop are components of expanding shells with the mass, age, energy and momentum values that agree with models of aging supernovae.

Saturday's Annular Eclipse Offers Glimpse of What to Expect in April

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SHORES & ISLANDS, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shores & Islands Ohio is thrilled to announce that in April 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible from its beautiful region. This rare celestial event is expected to attract thousands of excited visitors to the destination.

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  • On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular eclipse occurred and offered a small glimpse as to what to expect in April.
  • An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth.
  • A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.
  • Media interested in visiting Shores & Islands Ohio over the Total Solar Eclipse weekend should complete the credentialing application here.

Durham University Implements CoolIT's Direct Liquid Cooling Technology in the Cosmology Machine-8 Supercomputer

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Friday, October 13, 2023

CALGARY, AB and DURHAM, United Kingdom, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC) at Durham University has officially inaugurated the Cosmology Machine-8 (COSMA-8) supercomputer on Friday, 13th October. This remarkable infrastructure, part of the National Infrastructure DiRAC facility (DiRAC) https://dirac.ac.uk/ incorporates CoolIT's state-of-the-art Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) technology, making it one of the largest supercomputers in the UK committed to pioneering scientific exploration.

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  • CALGARY, AB and DURHAM, United Kingdom, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC) at Durham University has officially inaugurated the Cosmology Machine-8 (COSMA-8) supercomputer on Friday, 13th October.
  • This remarkable infrastructure, part of the National Infrastructure DiRAC facility (DiRAC) https://dirac.ac.uk/ incorporates CoolIT's state-of-the-art Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) technology, making it one of the largest supercomputers in the UK committed to pioneering scientific exploration.
  • Hosted by the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University on behalf of the DiRAC HPC facility, COSMA 8 is set to take center stage as part of the DiRAC Memory Intensive service.
  • Dominik Dziarczykowski, CoolIT's Global Channel Sales Manager, expressed, "Collaborating with Durham University and DiRAC on the COSMA-8 project exemplifies the efficiency, scalability, and transformative potential of Direct Liquid Cooling.

Brelyon Named Recipient of Optica's 2023 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is pleased to announce that Brelyon , the MIT spin-off pioneering a new category of ultra-immersive display technologies, has received the 2023 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is pleased to announce that Brelyon , the MIT spin-off pioneering a new category of ultra-immersive display technologies, has received the 2023 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award.
  • Wavefront engineering gets even harder in large aperture (32") sizes as the wave of light responds to micron-level impurities in optical surfaces.
  • The Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award was established in 1989 and named in remembrance of Paul F. Forman, who helped raise visibility for the optical engineering field in 2007.
  • The award recognizes technical achievements such as product engineering, process, software and patent development, as well as contributions to society such as engineering education, publication and management, and public appreciation of optical engineering.

Starmus announces Jean-Michel Jarre and The Offspring as new star signings for Starmus VII

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

They will be joined by Tony Hadley, former lead singer of the British pop icon from the 80s Spandau Ballet.

Key Points: 
  • They will be joined by Tony Hadley, former lead singer of the British pop icon from the 80s Spandau Ballet.
  • The Astrophotography School, organised by former senior editor of Astronomy Magazine, Michael E. Bakich, is a traditional side-event of the Starmus festival.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Starmus, a celebration where science and music harmonize to inspire innovation and curiosity.
  • With the Starmus Festival, we aim to inspire people to explore, discover, and believe in the extraordinary potential that lies within the realms of science."

10 Tips to Mitigate 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Impact on Solar Power

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Solar eclipses pose a significant challenge to solar power generation, as the decrease in irradiance directly affects the output of solar energy systems.

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  • Solar eclipses pose a significant challenge to solar power generation, as the decrease in irradiance directly affects the output of solar energy systems.
  • As the eclipse progresses, solar generation declines in proportion to the impact on irradiance, creating a temporary shortfall in power production.
  • As a key player in the PV industry, Qn-SOLAR has summarized 11 key takeaways to reduce the impact on solar power generation.
  • A diverse energy structure with wind power, hydroelectric power, and thermal power can offset the decrease in solar power generation during an eclipse.