August 5, 2026
By: Aliza Snow
By Jett Over the course of my gap year, I experimented with landscape photography, time-lapse photography, and astrolandscapes, along with refining my astrophotography processing skills. Below are a few samples from my year (and a photo of my dog I...
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July 4, 2026
By: Camey VanSant
By Jett As humans have steadily turned the night into day, astronomy has evolved significantly. No longer can observatories be located near major population centers, where light pollution has wiped out the quality of the night sky. True research and...
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January 25, 2026
By: Camey VanSant
By Jett While I live a four-hour drive from the Canadian border, the first country I visited outside the United States was one of the geographically farthest from my home. My gap year has illustrated how academic interests can take...
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