From today (August 11th) up until Friday the yearly Perseids meteor shower will have its peak. This phenomenon is not only interesting for amateur astronomers, professional astronomers will be observing them as well.
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In Humans of ASTRON we share stories about the people at ASTRON. Who are the people behind the discoveries and innovations and also, who are the people that make sure that everything runs smoothly? In this second part of the series, we’ll be sharing the story of Jorrit Siebenga, who joined ASTRON in 2017 as research instrument maker.
Throughout the history of astronomy, women have played essential roles towards astronomical breakthroughs. In this article we highlight but a few of these women identified in history from 1600 to the modern era.
In Humans of ASTRON we share stories about the people at ASTRON. Who are the people behind the discoveries and innovations and also, who are the people that make sure that everything runs smoothly? In this second part of the series, we’ll be sharing the story of Emanuela Orrù, support scientist at ASTRON since 2012.
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Happy spring & Persian New Year!
© Aida Ahmadi & Atefeh Karimi
A central Nowruz tradition is the “Haft-Seen” table, which translates to “Seven Ss”. It includes seven symbolic items, each beginning with the Persian letter S, representing themes such as health, love, and prosperity. In addition to these, many families include other meaningful items, such as candles for light and happiness, a mirror for reflection and self-awareness, painted eggs for fertility, a goldfish for life and movement, a book of poetry for knowledge and spirituality, and an orange floating in water symbolizing the Earth suspended in space.
In the weeks leading up to Nowruz, families prepare by cleaning their homes, symbolizing a fresh start. At the moment of the spring equinox, whether it falls during the day or at night, families gather around the Haft-Seen table to welcome the new year together. The celebrations continue for 13 days, during which people visit family and friends, share meals, and sometimes exchange small gifts. For many, Nowruz is both a cultural and seasonal celebration that highlights the importance of nature, reflection, and renewal.
A mini Haft-Seen table has been set up in front of the auditorium at ASTRON, where you can learn more about the meaning of the items and enjoy Persian sweets. The table will be on display for one week. This is part of a new initiative supported by the Equity & Inclusion Committee called “Culture Corner”, where everyone is welcome to share their culture with colleagues at ASTRON. For more information, contact eic@astron.nl.
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