'U' students see final frontier from roof of Angell Hall
It's bound to happen while walking through the many corridors of Angell Hall. That funny, "where am I?" feeling hits, causing even upperclass students to wonder where their destination within the labyrinth of a building could be. Indeed, Angell Hall holds more than what first meets the eye.
Society astronomers share starry eyes
It's a bird, it's a plane ... no, it's the Student Astronomical Society! Unlike Superman, who tries to save the world by spinning around the earth, this student group is Earthbound as it observes the sky each month on top of Angell Hall.
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'U' researchers bring dark matter, spectra and dwarf galaxies to light
The construction of the Detroit Observatory in 1854 ushered in a new era for the University. Its reputation as a research institution began to develop then, and has expanded exponentially ever since. And the astronomy department, which has played an intricate role throughout this history, continues to do so today.
Constellations fill night skies with myths and legends
Stars have existed for billions of years, aiding navigation, inspiring storytellers and even being relied upon to predict the future. But these "little diamonds in the sky" also form constellations.
Constellations, in essence, "are patterns of stars in the sky interpreted differently from culture to culture," said Pat Seitzer, an assistant professor of astronomy at the University. There are a total of 88 officially recognized and recorded constellations in the entire sky.
Stars provide advice, amusement for students curious about future
The future is on the minds of many University students - an entire office, the Office of Academic Advising, is one of many sites funded to help students design their futures. Other students, however, prefer to consult Dionne Warwick and her friends at the Psychic Friends Network to learn about the future.
Students with high hopes aim for stars
Who didn't want to be an astronaut? Who didn't imagine looking at the Earth from afar, circling the globe in weightlessness or leaving footprints on the moon? Becoming an astronaut was a popular dream for many. And for some University students, the dream lives on.
What is it about space that captivates the human mind? Its boundless size? The stars and other celestial bodies? The utter peace one feels when gazing upon the placid night sky? Whatever the reason, space has a way of affecting us in a manner that few other topics can.
'The Force' is with space-film fans
The movie "Sphere" opened last week, and fans of the original Michael Crichton novel are probably lining up at theaters right now to buy tickets for the film. Or are they? The sharp decline in quality that occurs when Crichton's novels become movies may lead some readers to stay away.Crichton novels lose quality, complexity in transition to film
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