<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Slooh New WIX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slooh New WIX]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:22:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://education.slooh.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Conjunctions, Comic-Con, Camp Cosmos, &#38; Crowning Top Gravity Earners! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing at Slooh! This month we're celebrating the students who made the 2025–26 school year unforgettable during the Gravity Awards Finale Showcase (Watch recording), welcoming Camp Cosmos as an official partner, and sharing how the University of North Texas transformed their introductory astronomy course with AstroVenture and Slooh. We are also very excited to attend the American Association of Physics Teachers Conference as well as Comic-Con in San Diego! Stop by and say...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/conjunctions-comic-con-camp-cosmos-crowning-top-gravity-earners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32cc0c73364b8eee6cbef7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:06:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_7d7bf7cf7bc14a528e3fd2510a822c78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_538,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gravity Awards Finale Showcase of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer solstice nears and the Gravity Awards come to a close with the school season, we’re excited to introduce the epitome of our Gravity Awards competition: The Gravity Awards Finale Showcase (part of the Summer Solstice Star Party).  The Gravity Awards have been running all year, and this event honors the members who have not only won the Gravity Awards, but also empowered the community with their Slooh-record work. The event takes place in June every year, featuring: Hosts from the...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/the-gravity-awards-finale-showcase-of-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31737ca3667807a657a37f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_d5e4ff6b576f48b39ddc3b1584e3ab85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the University of North Texas Revamped Astro 101 with AstroVenture &#38; Slooh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introductory astronomy is one of the most popular ways non-science majors meet the universe, but the most exciting parts of the class, a night at the observatory or an hour in the planetarium, have always depended on a clear sky and access to the right facilities. AstroVenture and Slooh address this for both in person or online courses by making intro astronomy courses more engaging and memorable through unique gamification and LIVE online observing experiences. Together they have proven to...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/how-the-university-of-north-texas-revamped-astro-101-with-astroventure-slooh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2c25c444c7bef1d02df477</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:42:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_ec6f34713c3d4186a01efae85a78c8d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School &#38; Jupiter Slip Away!         Summer &#38; Venus Step On In!]]></title><description><![CDATA[School's wrapping up, Jupiter is slipping out of view, and Venus is stepping in to anchor the summer evening sky. This month, we're heading to the American Astronomical Society meeting to connect with educators and researchers, kicking off a new partnership with NESTA (the National Earth Science Teachers Association), and turning our satellite's attention to the sea on World Ocean Day (June 8), a reminder that Slooh isn't only about looking outward but also about appreciating the blue planet...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/school-jupiter-slip-away-summer-venus-step-on-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0f26a740b8a446f99bd245</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:20:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_abdf127958334b0ab30561e8964af9ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_848,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Flower Moon, Micro Moon &#38; More Moon Joy! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy May Slooh members! We hope you have been having a blast choosing your avatars,  inputting your interests, and sharing your progress each week from the weekly digest emails! We can't wait to keep adding more for you all to keep elevating your experience on Slooh. We're kicking off May with an announcement we've been waiting a long time to share,  and then handing the sky back over to you, because this month has a lot going on up there. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Moriba Jah, MacArthur...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/may-flower-moon-micro-moon-more-moon-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bff</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_a4f2b532678f43ed9743a189a22e6fbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once in a Blue Micro Moon: Creative Showcase with Slooh]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 30th brings us a Blue Micro Moon, the second full moon of the month, and at its farthest point from Earth, making it appear smaller and more mysterious than usual, like the moon is playing a little hard to get. Slooh is throwing a Star Party in its honor. Before we gather under that glowing orb together, we want to know: what does moon joy do to you? Does it make you want to write something? Draw something? Sing something quietly to yourself in the backyard? Does it make you feel ancient...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/once-in-a-blue-micro-moon-creative-showcase-with-slooh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:10:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_9ed0de76d07f4423ab3542846799575c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth Day — a day dedicated to my favorite planet (Guest post)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molly MacEachen is founder &#38; principal of Mac's Impact Consulting, where she helps organizations understand, measure, and maximize their impact on the world. Outside of client engagements, Molly leads research defining norms of behavior for how space actors can be responsible and sustainable. What's your favorite planet? I'm sure you've been asked this before. Maybe at school, or maybe at a party. Is there one that quickly comes to mind? Mine is Earth. Mostly because it's the only one I've...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/earth-day-a-day-dedicated-to-my-favorite-planet-guest-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c28</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:23:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COSI Partners with Slooh To Bring Robotic Telescope Access to Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Partnership gives COSI members free access to Slooh’s global telescope network, expanding hands-on space science education from Columbus to the cosmos COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 14, 2026) — Slooh, the experiential space science platform that gives students and the public hands-on control of robotic telescopes and satellites around the world, today announced a partnership with the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio. Under the agreement, all COSI members...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/cosi-partners-with-slooh-to-bring-robotic-telescope-access-to-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c22</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_82ab1cb6429641f7ae967b3ae4cbd753~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_936,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Overhead Matters: Slooh Welcomes Dr. Moriba Jah and Brings Space Domain Awareness to the Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Slooh’s founding, our mission has been built on a simple conviction: the universe belongs to everyone. Our telescopes in Chile, Australia, and the Canary Islands have given hundreds of thousands of people direct, real-time access to the night sky—to galaxies, nebulae, planets, and the quiet wonder of looking up. Today, we’re expanding what “looking up” means. I’m thrilled to announce that Dr. Moriba Jah—one of the most important thinkers working at the intersection of space science,...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/what-s-overhead-matters-slooh-welcomes-dr-moriba-jah-and-brings-space-domain-awareness-to-the-plat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c2a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:55:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_2526a97f6f2b42c784cd6e86d4b52eed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Dark Sky Reading List: 10 Books to Inspire You This International Dark Sky Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Dark Sky Week runs April 13–20, 2026. This year's theme is "Go Dark." Here's how to prepare—one page at a time. When was the last time you looked up and truly saw the night sky? For most of us, the honest answer is complicated. Light pollution now affects more than 80% of the world's population, and the problem is growing at nearly 10% per year. The Milky Way—that river of light our ancestors used to navigate, tell stories by, and set their calendars to—has become invisible to a...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/your-dark-sky-reading-list-10-books-to-inspire-you-this-international-dark-sky-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c2c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springtime, Satellites, &#38; Sharing the Sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring has arrived, and April is giving us so much to celebrate on Earth and up in the sky. On the ground, we're celebrating both Earth Day alongside our partners at SkyFi and Celestial Buddies ,  as well as International Dark Sky Week alongside our partners at DarkSky International , who will join us for a special Star Party. And overhead, the Pink Moon rises, the Lyrids peak, and galaxy season opens wide. It's astronomy month, and there's no better time to be a Slooh member ....]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/springtime-satellites-sharing-the-sky</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6beb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_a4f2b532678f43ed9743a189a22e6fbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysteries of the Universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE This post was written by Mia Leplat, a member of Slooh's  Gravity Guild  — a select group of student ambassadors from around the world who are passionate about astronomy and space exploration. Guild members use Slooh's robotic telescopes to observe, learn, and share their discoveries with the broader community. We're thrilled to share Mia's story. By Mia Leplat, Spring 2026 Gravity Guild Member When we think about astronomy, the first things we usually visualize are stars,...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/mysteries-of-the-universe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c20</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:37:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_a045888b79884158ac98938890f329af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where in the World Are Slooh's Telescopes? Meet Our World-Class Observatory Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Slooh, we believe the universe belongs to everyone. But making that vision a reality requires more than great technology — it requires extraordinary partners. Slooh's global telescope network operates from three of the most prestigious observatory sites on Earth, spanning three continents and covering both hemispheres. Each site was chosen for a reason: proven atmospheric quality, world-class infrastructure, and partnerships with institutions at the forefront of astronomical science....]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/where-in-the-world-are-slooh-s-telescopes-meet-our-world-class-observatory-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c24</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:18:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_51c52ab9aab14be6bd47a4d03c64d377~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Biology to the Stars — My Journey to Slooh]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE This post was written by Charlotte Preuß, a member of Slooh's  Gravity Guild  — a select group of student ambassadors from around the world who are passionate about astronomy and space exploration. Guild members use Slooh's robotic telescopes to observe, learn, and share their discoveries with the broader community. Charlotte is a biology student at the University of Oldenburg in Germany, where a chance encounter with a telescope sparked a whole new passion. We're thrilled to...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/from-biology-to-the-stars-my-journey-to-slooh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c2d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_e3cd16e1704d4d488cff4d9f052eead5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Search For the Search For Life--And Planet Parades]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDITOR'S NOTE This post was written by Tini, a member of Slooh's  Gravity Guild  — a select group of student ambassadors from around the world who are passionate about astronomy and space exploration. Guild members use Slooh's robotic telescopes to observe, learn, and share their discoveries with the broader community. We're proud to feature their voices here on the blog, bringing fresh perspectives on what's happening in the night sky. Take it away, Tini! Written by Tini, Spring 2026 Slooh...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/the-search-for-the-search-for-life-and-planet-parades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c29</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:10:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_af485c8b530d4e33a7fe65fbeece23f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_505,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eclipse, Equinox, &#38; Eridani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is almost here, and March brings a strong lineup of celestial highlights. It begins with the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, followed by rare planetary pairings and a razor-thin crescent Moon meeting Venus on the Spring Equinox. A new set of Quests will guide you to the season’s best deep-sky targets, and we’re spotlighting our first-ever Gravity Guild cohort. We’re also featuring the nearby star system at the center of Project Hail Mary , just as it prepares for its Hollywood...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/eclipse-equinox-eridani</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bf2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:33:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_7d892e53d14546e6a31bc101229350e5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Comet That Runs on Dry Ice — And Is About to Leave the Solar System for Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, a comet is streaking through our corner of the Solar System, putting on a show that no human will ever see again. Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is a frozen relic from the outermost edges of our Solar System that swung close to the Sun in January and is now on its way out. Forever. And if you point a telescope in the right direction over the next few weeks, you can watch it go. Observation by Zorac of England on Slooh Discovered by Accident While Hunting Asteroids On the evening of...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/meet-the-comet-that-runs-on-dry-ice-and-is-about-to-leave-the-solar-system-for-good</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c2b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:04:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_45c16bc2c90f4f75b28612fccb8583e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Valentine to Women in Science, The Pale Blue Dot &#38; Each Other! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in a world that often feels overwhelming and intense, February offers us a reminder of what binds us together. This month, we honor the power of connection, celebrating the brilliance of women who have illuminated our understanding of the cosmos on International Women in Science Day , reflecting on our shared home as we mark The Pale Blue Dot Day , and embracing the universal language of love on Valentine's Day. As we welcome the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, we're reminded...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/a-valentine-to-women-in-science-the-pale-blue-dot-each-other</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bfe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_6ebce5fb1b354462ac49b7e7856cd351~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Night the Moon Blushed: Lunar Eclipse Poetry Contest with Slooh ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of the spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse on 03.03.2026, Slooh is hosting a Lunar Eclipse Poetry Contest ! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore science through creative writing and poetically express what you've learned about this rare celestial event. What We're Looking For: Poems that are thoughtful, scientifically informed, and emotionally evocative. Poets are encouraged to explore any poetic style—haiku, free verse, rhyming couplets, or experimental forms—but astronomy and...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/the-night-the-moon-blushed-lunar-eclipse-poetry-contest-with-slooh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bf6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:32:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_fd398d45d31648b68bbb6387c2a02a64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_806,h_818,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the Gravity Guild: Honoring the Next Generation of Space Explorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a program I've been excited about for months: Gravity Guild . As President of Slooh, I get to see thousands of students using our telescopes every day. And while it's incredible to watch the Gravity Points accumulate and the observations roll in, what really stands out to me are the students who go beyond just using the platform - they build community, help others, create amazing content, and genuinely lead. These are the students who don't just...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/introducing-the-gravity-guild-honoring-the-next-generation-of-space-explorers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c23</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>