Science in the Bluegrass — Book examines existence of other ‘earths’
byThere is some interesting new work out of the Vatican Observatory. Dennis Danielson of the University of British Columbia and I have an exciting…
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Science in the Bluegrass — The star led the magi to our Creator
byThe Gospel of Matthew tells of “magi from the east” arriving in Jerusalem, seeking “the newborn king of the Jews.” Why? They “saw his…
Science in the Bluegrass — Let’s talk about the Vatican Observatory
by“How do I learn more about what the Vatican Observatory does? Who provides the support for that?” Those are questions I like to hear. …
Science in the Bluegrass — Planetariums are expensive but important
byThere is less science in the Bluegrass these days. The University of Louisville’s Rauch Planetarium closed to the public during the pandemic; it has…
Science in the Bluegrass — Not so long ago, certain people said science opposed Advent
byYou see, for most of history, people thought this Earth we stand on was the only world that existed. The sun, moon, and stars…
Busy times at the Vatican Observatory
byThese are busy times at the Vatican Observatory. We just had a big celebration for the 30th anniversary of the VO’s main telescope. We…
Science in the Bluegrass – Flowers of Kentucky
byThe wildflowers proclaim the Glory of God, and Kentucky’s waterways tell of God’s handiwork. Wait, that’s not what the Psalmist wrote! Nevertheless, go out…
Presentation on Kentucky’s oldest telescope set for April 5
byChris Graney, an astronomer and historian of science with the Vatican’s astronomical observatory, will present “Kentucky’s Oldest Telescope: Born and Bred in Louisville,” at…
Science in the Bluegrass — The Gold Mass
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville will celebrate science soon. You are invited to the celebration! Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Gold Mass for…
Science in the Bluegrass — The church and science
by“For most of its history the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine.” I work for the Vatican’s astronomical observatory and…