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I’m Professor of the Practice Emeritus at MIT and the author of seven books on astrophysics and the history of astronomy, including “The Day We Found the Universe,” “Black Hole,” and “Einstein’s Unfinished Symphony.” See more at www.marciabartusiak.com.
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I have another book review in the Wall Street Journal, this time on the history of solar astronomy. You can check it out at: www.marciabartusiak.com/uploads/8/5/... 🧪

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The Swedish science writer Jonas Enander has posted an interview with me on his website www.spacetimefika.com, in which I discuss the craft of science writing. Check it out at www.spacetimefika.com/4-the-craft-.... It was a fun discussion. 🧪

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We finally completed our holiday decorations, both outside and in. I have the most fun decorating our ficus tree with celestial ornaments to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Enjoy! 🧪

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

Having a fun day visiting Marblehead, MA.

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A few weeks back the New York Times put out a call for readers to write in about their unusual Christmas traditions. I gave it a try and, lo and behold, I got in the story. The writer, Amelia Pisapia, did a wonderful job. 🧪 www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/f...

submitted 99 days ago • 4 comments

I currently did a book review for the Wall Street Journal, this time on the history of uranium. Check it out at: www.marciabartusiak.com/uploads/8/5/... 🧪

submitted 99 days ago • 1 comment

I'm on a mission with my colleagues Douglas MacDougal and Joseph Marcus to rename the Hubble constant as the Hubble-Slipher constant. It's time to right this wrong. Our argument can be read in the December cover story of Astronomy magazine. 🧪 www.marciabartusiak.com/uploads/8/5/...

submitted 99 days ago • 4 comments

I just signed up. This is my first call out into the blue sky and beyond. Welcome to my universe.

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