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Cosmic connections of the space and science research and exploration pioneers from Pythagoras to Pauli, Heisenberg to Hawking.

William Herchel Uranus Discovery

Herschel Was a Musician When He Discovered Uranus

William Herschel may be remembered as an outstanding observer and telescope maker, but it was not always so. While Herschel had always been interested in astronomy, he was a professional musician when he discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, which was what brought him to the notice of the professional astronomers Continue reading →

Posted on November 1, 2015November 23, 2015 by Stephen in Astronomy, Pioneers.
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So You Want To Be An Astronaut?… Read This First!

Many of us dream of going to space, and for many of us it is just that- a dream. No matter how passionate we may be about the stars, planets, and space in general, the requirements to make it through the selection and training phases is just too tough for the vast majority of candidates to complete successfully. Continue reading →

Posted on September 19, 2015November 23, 2015 by Stephen in Exploration, Pioneers, Spaceflight.
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Welcome to SkyLink: Your Connection To The Cosmos

Welcome to SkyLink, your premium connection to the Cosmos! Learning more about the cosmos and the universe is a very interesting hobby one that I truly encourage as there is so much out there in the universe that is being explored on a daily basis, new planets, new discoveries and lots more Continue reading →

Posted on August 19, 2015November 23, 2015 by Stephen in Pioneers, Spaceflight.

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