This month, let’s consider 10 astronomy truths. Perhaps you already know these facts — after all, I’ve explored some of them on this page.

The workshop's first day introduced participants to basic astronomy concepts, astrophysical phenomena, and fundamental observational methods.

He thinks it’s as straightforward as astronomy. Here’s the thing: The moon’s path around the Earth is very predictable. The only real forces involved are gravity and momentum.

In doing so, the authors manage to sneak in a lot of fundamental astronomy, ensuring that their readers will come away with a good basic understanding of how stars and the universe form and evolve.