Technology, international bonds, and inspiration: why astronomy matters in times of crisis
- Written by Fred Watson, Astronomer-at-Large, Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Australian Astronomical Observatory
Alex Cherney / CSIRO
In an international emergency like the present one, you might expect the science of the stars to be the last thing on people’s minds. The problems facing both individuals and governments are infinitely more pressing than events in the depths of space. People are suffering unprecedented hardships.
Yet throughout history,...