Vatican Observatory Foundation
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The Vatican Observatory Foundation, founded in 1987, supports the research, educational, and outreach efforts of the Vatican Observatory.
The Vatican Observatory stands at the forefront of scientific research.
The Vatican Observatory stands at the forefront of scientific research.
From the Faith & Science Resource Center (Younger Readers): An overview of Fr. Gregor Mendel’s life and work that is oriented towards younger readers.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/from-the-vatican-observatory-faith-and-science-pages-younger-readers-gregor-mendel-father-of-genetics-3
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September 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
From the Faith & Science Resource Center (Younger Readers): An overview of Fr. Gregor Mendel’s life and work that is oriented towards younger readers.
By golly, I want to see some skepticism about the presumptions that we sometimes make in science!
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/nagging-questions-on-souls-and-eternity-at-scs
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September 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
By golly, I want to see some skepticism about the presumptions that we sometimes make in science!
Bishop Misko and Lorraine Rivera welcome Jesuit astronomer Fr. Chris Corbally of the Vatican Observatory for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of faith, science, and astronomy.
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Faith, Science & Astronomy | Being Church with Bishop Misko
What can the stars teach us about God?
In this episode, Bishop Misko and Lorraine Rivera welcome Jesuit astronomer Fr. Chris Corbally of the Vatican Observatory for a fascinating conversation about…
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September 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Bishop Misko and Lorraine Rivera welcome Jesuit astronomer Fr. Chris Corbally of the Vatican Observatory for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of faith, science, and astronomy.
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VOF Newsletter - Sept. 9 - It was 20 years ago today…
Brother Guy Consolmagno reflects on approaching the 20th anniversary of his final Jesuit vows at Fordham University Church, noting how significant this celebration was for him as a non-ordained brother.
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Brother Guy Consolmagno reflects on approaching the 20th anniversary of his final Jesuit vows at Fordham University Church, noting how significant this celebration was for him as a non-ordained brother.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
VOF Newsletter - Sept. 9 - It was 20 years ago today…
Brother Guy Consolmagno reflects on approaching the 20th anniversary of his final Jesuit vows at Fordham University Church, noting how significant this celebration was for him as a non-ordained brother.
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Brother Guy Consolmagno reflects on approaching the 20th anniversary of his final Jesuit vows at Fordham University Church, noting how significant this celebration was for him as a non-ordained brother.
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Read The Little Book of Exoplanets. You will learn a lot about exoplanets, and about planets in general.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/planets-pushing-stars-around
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September 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Read The Little Book of Exoplanets. You will learn a lot about exoplanets, and about planets in general.
A new addition to the Faith & Science Resource Center: The religious journey of Mary Anning, a remarkable and yet unheralded figure in the history of science.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/resources/the-faith-of-a-fossilist-mary-anning
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September 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
A new addition to the Faith & Science Resource Center: The religious journey of Mary Anning, a remarkable and yet unheralded figure in the history of science.
A new addition to the Faith & Science Resource Center: geology, history, faith, and the early nineteenth-century paleontologist Mary Anning.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/resources/the-first-female-fossil-hunter-the-life-and-legacy-of-mary-anning
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September 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
A new addition to the Faith & Science Resource Center: geology, history, faith, and the early nineteenth-century paleontologist Mary Anning.
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is teaching a course at Le Moyne College this fall titled the History of Planetary Science. He is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is teaching a course at Le Moyne College this fall titled the History of Planetary Science. He is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar.
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This magical view of the eclipse disappeared and reappeared several times. It was like a rolling animation entertainment.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/solar-eclipse-joy
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September 3, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This magical view of the eclipse disappeared and reappeared several times. It was like a rolling animation entertainment.
From the Faith & Science Resource Center: On video -- top scientists who are Christian, talking about science and faith.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/from-the-vatican-observatory-faith-and-science-pages-10-top-christians-in-science-on-science-and-faith
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September 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
From the Faith & Science Resource Center: On video -- top scientists who are Christian, talking about science and faith.
The Vatican Observatory will host the second edition of the Spirituality and Astronomy workshop at its headquarters in Castel Gandolfo.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/general/vatican-observatory-to-host-workshop-on-spirituality-and-astronomy
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August 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Vatican Observatory will host the second edition of the Spirituality and Astronomy workshop at its headquarters in Castel Gandolfo.
Br. Guy Consolmagno has begun teaching a history of planetary sciences course at Le Moyne College for the upcoming academic year, engaging with a diverse group of curious students.
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August 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Br. Guy Consolmagno has begun teaching a history of planetary sciences course at Le Moyne College for the upcoming academic year, engaging with a diverse group of curious students.
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On this date: Mariner 2, first inter-planetary probe, launched 1962
NASA's Mariner 2 gave us the first close-up look at another planet, and found Venus to be inhospitable, and far hotter than expected.
NASA's Mariner 2 gave us the first close-up look at another planet, and found Venus to be inhospitable, and far hotter than expected.
August 27, 2026 at 7:14 AM
On this date: Mariner 2, first inter-planetary probe, launched 1962
NASA's Mariner 2 gave us the first close-up look at another planet, and found Venus to be inhospitable, and far hotter than expected.
NASA's Mariner 2 gave us the first close-up look at another planet, and found Venus to be inhospitable, and far hotter than expected.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch on August 30th, ushering in a new era in cosmic exploration.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-reaches-for-the-stars
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August 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch on August 30th, ushering in a new era in cosmic exploration.
From the Faith & Science Resource Center (Younger Readers): An overview of Kepler’s life and work. Includes his religious motivation.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/from-the-vatican-observatory-faith-and-science-pages-younger-readers-johannes-kepler-discovering-the-laws-of-celestial-motion-3
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August 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
From the Faith & Science Resource Center (Younger Readers): An overview of Kepler’s life and work. Includes his religious motivation.
Dr. Larry Lebofsky discusses a wide range of astronomy and space science news in his twice-a-month newsletters. www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space...
August 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Dr. Larry Lebofsky discusses a wide range of astronomy and space science news in his twice-a-month newsletters. www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space...
Asteroids are of very little interest to anybody! Their names are ridiculous. Asteroid hunters should be locked up, by Jove!
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/hating-asteroids
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August 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Asteroids are of very little interest to anybody! Their names are ridiculous. Asteroid hunters should be locked up, by Jove!
Join us on Thur. Aug, 27th for a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli - a Senior Research Scientist with the BAER Institute,
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/%e2%93%9c-full-moon-th-meetup-with-rocco-mancinelli-august-27-2026
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August 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Join us on Thur. Aug, 27th for a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli - a Senior Research Scientist with the BAER Institute,
VOF newsletter 2026-08-12 - Comings and Goings
Br. Guy is attending the annual meeting of the Meteoritical Society Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, we welcome Mrs. Kim Bepler as a new board member, and we say farewell to Rob Lorenz, SJ and summer intern, Saige Wilson.
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Br. Guy is attending the annual meeting of the Meteoritical Society Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, we welcome Mrs. Kim Bepler as a new board member, and we say farewell to Rob Lorenz, SJ and summer intern, Saige Wilson.
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August 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
VOF newsletter 2026-08-12 - Comings and Goings
Br. Guy is attending the annual meeting of the Meteoritical Society Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, we welcome Mrs. Kim Bepler as a new board member, and we say farewell to Rob Lorenz, SJ and summer intern, Saige Wilson.
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Br. Guy is attending the annual meeting of the Meteoritical Society Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, we welcome Mrs. Kim Bepler as a new board member, and we say farewell to Rob Lorenz, SJ and summer intern, Saige Wilson.
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The large Active Region is oversized relative to the disc's diameter. This was to allow people to see its shapes clearly and to touch it if they wished.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/a-solar-eclipse-adventure-in-paint-and-grass
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August 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The large Active Region is oversized relative to the disc's diameter. This was to allow people to see its shapes clearly and to touch it if they wished.
The latest on research from the Vatican Observatory, thanks to La Civiltà Cattolica, the Jesuit periodical that has been in publication since 1850.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/september-2026-updates-on-vo-research-from-la-civilta-cattolica
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August 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The latest on research from the Vatican Observatory, thanks to La Civiltà Cattolica, the Jesuit periodical that has been in publication since 1850.
The launch of Asteroids2029 marks the beginning of a worldwide initiative supporting the UN International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense. Inspired by the exceptionally close passage of asteroid Apophis in April 2029,
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August 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The launch of Asteroids2029 marks the beginning of a worldwide initiative supporting the UN International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense. Inspired by the exceptionally close passage of asteroid Apophis in April 2029,
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From the Faith & Science Resource Center: This is an article written by Fr. George V. Coyne, S. J. for the 2003 Encyclopedia Of Science And Religion.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/from-the-vatican-observatory-faith-and-science-pages-religion-and-science-roman-catholicism
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August 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
From the Faith & Science Resource Center: This is an article written by Fr. George V. Coyne, S. J. for the 2003 Encyclopedia Of Science And Religion.
Kentucky’s big planetariums are gone. The stars will not again be projected on these domes.
https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/darkened-planetarium-domes
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August 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Kentucky’s big planetariums are gone. The stars will not again be projected on these domes.
Today, July 31st, marks the feast day of the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Loyola.
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July 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Today, July 31st, marks the feast day of the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Loyola.
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