What is: MTG (Meteosat Third Generation)
The latest version of a satellite to monitor the Earth’s weather and climate is Meteosat (MTG). […]
Category: WHAT IS?
If we don’t ask, we can’t evolve. For that reason Uni-Mag staff simplifies and explains the various fields of astronomy for all audiences.
WHAT IS: AEOLUS
Aeolus is the first satellite with the aim to map the winds that blow all around earth. […]
WHAT IS: Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana is a strange optical phenomenon due to a temperature inversion of touching atmospheric layers. […]
WHAT IS? The colors of Stars
From the hottest blue-white supergiants to the coolest red dwarfs, learn the colors of the stars! […]
WHAT IS: World Asteroid Day
It’s the day we realize that there are many threatening objects out there that may collide with Earth. […]
WHAT IS IT: 25 brighter stars in the sky
Learn which are the 25 brightest stars in the night sky. […]
WHAT IS: Skinakas Observatory in Crete
The Observatory of Skinakas is located in the island of Crete at the Nida plateau. […]
WHAT IS IT: Matilda Effect
The Matilda Effect is the bias against recognizing the achievements of women scientists… […]
WHAT IS: VLT
VLT is one of the Earth’s largest optical observing telescopes on Paranal, Chile. […]
WHAT IS: Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are captivating and magical lights in the night sky. […]