<?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, 10 May 2026 00:20:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.slooh.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><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><item><title><![CDATA[New Year! New Adoptions! New Moon! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[January marks a natural moment of renewal, both here on Earth and across the night sky. As a new year begins, we’re focused on making astronomy more accessible than ever with simplified, user-friendly memberships designed to support curious learners at every level. We’re also excited to welcome new institutional adoptions to the Slooh network, expanding opportunities for discovery in classrooms and communities around the world. With a bright Full Moon setting the stage for fresh observations...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/new-year-new-adoptions-new-moon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bfd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:08:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_65acc560d0fa447381f99939dd1b7f0c~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[2025: A Year of Discovery Through Your Eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moments captured by our global community of explorers Every orbit around the Sun brings new wonders to witness, and 2025 was no exception. Through Slooh's network of robotic telescopes spanning Chile, the Canary Islands, and Australia, our community captured breathtaking views of the cosmos as it unfolded in real time—from comets blazing across the night sky to the dance of Jupiter's storms, from solar phenomena to deep-space nebulae revealing their secrets. This collection showcases the...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/2025-a-year-of-discovery-through-your-eyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c26</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_cc2da6cfdc5345a9870347ba8a1d3f0b~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_494,h_494,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slooh Community Recognitions: Honoring Our Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Slooh, we believe the universe belongs to everyone—and that belief comes alive through the extraordinary members who make our community what it is. Night after night, they share their wonder, teach one another, and push the boundaries of what astronomy can achieve. This year, we're honored to recognize a remarkable group of community members whose dedication, knowledge, and generosity have shaped the Slooh experience in profound ways. From hosting weekly programs to capturing breathtaking...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/slooh-community-recognitions-honoring-our-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6c27</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:42:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43a24b_e3df6e4a6df1436e95a55a0c2112ac84~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_701,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Emma Cain Louden</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration, Solstice, &#38; a Shivery Cold Moon ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As December arrives with its long nights and crisp skies, we enter one of the year’s best seasons to pause, look up, and rediscover the wonder that first drew us to Slooh. These dark winter evenings are perfect for lingering at the telescope, revisiting old favorites, or capturing something unexpected in the deep sky. As we wrap up 2025, we’d love to celebrate the year through your  eyes. Share your favorite observations and cosmic moments from the past year with the Slooh community or on...]]></description><link>https://www.slooh.com/post/celebration-solstice-a-shivery-cold-moon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f81969425bfc95febc6bf5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:45:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8060d_9729767af58f449791bbee120225d207~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Paolucci</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>