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Author: Sophia Gad-Nasr

I'm a PhD candidate in cosmology at UC Irvine. I pick apart the Universe to figure out how it works and what it's made of. I enjoy communicating science with the world in my spare time. Let's explore the Universe together!
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Juno’s Flyby of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is Complete, and the Images and GIFs are SPECTACULAR!

At about 7:06 PM PDT, Juno flew over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, and the images are breathtaking!!

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Juno Set for Closest Ever Flyby of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

Tomorrow is a really big day for Juno, and for humanity. Juno will make the closest *ever* flyby of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, bringing us the best data on the beastly storm to date.

Read More Juno Set for Closest Ever Flyby of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
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The day I got to be a Rocket Woman!

Learn about my unconventional path to the field of physics.

Read More The day I got to be a Rocket Woman!
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The Elegant Theory of Inflation

Want to know about the theory of inflation in the early Universe? Ever wonder why it’s necessary, what problems it solves, and what its implications are? This blog post discusses exactly that! Cosmology coming up—buckle up and get ready!

Read More The Elegant Theory of Inflation

Update: Some Cosmology Coming Soon!

Been working on something that’s really *really* cool, so I haven’t been able to make a blog post. But I’ve got some cosmology coming soon! Stay tuned!

Read More Update: Some Cosmology Coming Soon!
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Saturn’s Rings: The Cassini Division, Huygens Gap, A-ring, B-ring—and PHYSICS!

The Cassini Division, the Huygens Gap, Saturn’s A and B rings, and fantastic phenomena within, including Daphnis making waves, and propellers! Want to learn about the physics of these things? Look no further!

Read More Saturn’s Rings: The Cassini Division, Huygens Gap, A-ring, B-ring—and PHYSICS!
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Saturn’s Rings, Rainbows, and Spokes!

Ever wondered what those rainbow-like features that sometimes show up on Saturn’s rings are? Want to know what spokes and the opposition effect are? I’ve got you covered.

Read More Saturn’s Rings, Rainbows, and Spokes!

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