Astronomy is a fascinating field of research.

Ravi Ratheesh
3 min readApr 19, 2021

Galaxies, the stars, astrophysics, observatories, and telescopes: how do we comprehend the fact that the world is limitless and endlessly fascinating?

We can’t, which is why astronomy continues to fascinate us. It’s the things we don’t understand in life that pique our interest; it’s a natural human instinct to be curious, wonder, and want to be in awe of something far beyond and beyond ourselves.

We understand that stars, like anything else, live and die, and that there are scientifically “correct” patterns in the distant sky that both confuse and enchant us. If astronomy fascinates you, it’s because everybody has deep empathy for a universe that is incomprehensible in its complexity. Who among us hasn’t been awestruck by the vastness of this world, this universe, even if only for a brief moment?

Modern observatories often serve as educational centers, fostering a sensory, tactile feeling for the human condition and its position in the great book of the cosmos by presenting the wonders of the cosmos directly to the audience, short-circuiting the intellect for an hour or so, and uncovering the wonder at the magic of the universe; promoting this feeling of entrancement by presenting the wonders of the cosmos directly to the audience, short-circuiting the intellect for an hour or so and uncover

Astronomy, the study of stars, planets, galaxies, and black holes are the oldest science, but it is also the most fascinating because understanding the cosmos can help us answer some of the most pressing questions we can ask, such as:

What is the universe’s structure?

What was the beginning of the universe?

What will happen to the world in the future?

How do the people of the planet Earth fit into the greater world of space and time?

While we may never know the answers to such questions in our lifetimes, we are grateful for those who will come after us, equipped with a scientific mind, to one day bring answers — and even more — to humanity.

It’s difficult to comprehend our own cosmos, and we’re still “adding to it,” or finding new frontiers and tiny, distant planets beyond those we already know about. The sun, as well as the concept of planets in our galaxy as a whole, inspire awe and all sorts of speculation. It’s brain food; it’s one of those learning applications that enthralls us so much that we don’t feel like we’re “studying” something. In the Unknown Sphere of the Universe, it’s a simple exercise.

What better way to pass time, ponder, and engage in intellectually stimulating conversation, even with people you’ve never met before?

What about the particle physics theories that have been developed in tandem with the traditional Big Bang model to describe the universe’s origin, evolution, and current structure?

What about the stars’ own history, evolution, interiors, and energy production? How do they come to be? What is the reason for this? We’ve all heard of “interacting galaxies,” but what does it really mean? All of this sounds like a kind of heaven — a place we know exists but can’t quite see or comprehend.

There are also Newton’s laws, the principle of work and energy, momentum, gravitation, and sound and light waves to consider.

If you haven’t experienced even a smidgeon of excitement yet, it’s either because you already know about these atmospheric wonders or because you’ve been living under a rock in the region.

So go out there and take in the view of the Universe! It’s absolutely enthralling!

Originally published at https://diaryofblogs.blogspot.com.

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Ravi Ratheesh

Blogger, Everything is a choice in a world where you can be anything. Be kind