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The Celestial Journal


A Night Under the Dolomite Sky: Our Visit to the Helmut Ullrich Astronomical Observatory
Earlier this month, as part of our journey to Venice for the Veneto Stars Challenge 2025, the Altair Astronomy team had the incredible...
Christos Charalambous
May 272 min read
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How Math Helps Us Hunt for Aliens
At some point, we’ve all looked up at the night sky and wondered if someone or something might be out there staring back. With trillions...
Rea Vovidou
May 123 min read
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Dark Matter - When Gravity Speaks
Dark matter makes up 95% of the universe but can’t be seen, it doesn’t interact with light. We know it’s there because stars on the edges of galaxies orbit too fast, and galaxy collisions show mass where no visible matter exists. It doesn’t glow, collide, or slow down—only gravity reveals it. Dark matter holds galaxies together and shapes cosmic structure. Though invisible, it may determine the ultimate fate of the universe.
Laura More
May 45 min read
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Welcome to The Celestial Journal
The Celestial Journal is a series of insightful articles written by young scientists and students exploring topics that connect, directly...
Christos Charalambous
May 21 min read
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