Jonathan Tooker is a data analyst who is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Jonathan started his educational career by studying science and math at Georgia State University. He received various accolades from his educators not only for his scholarship but also for his work ethic. After graduating magna cum laude, Jonathan continued his education at Georgia Tech. He received the most prestigious award to incoming graduates at Georgia Tech, the President’s Fellowship award.
This award was created in 1973 and is given to an elite shortlist of students who are planning to pursue a doctoral degree at Georgia Tech. The selected few are carefully vetted by the organization in various areas such as innovation, academics, and extracurricular activities.
Jonathan Tooker then went on to obtain his master’s degree in physics from Georgia Tech. His passion for physics comes from his love to study matter and energy which are both combined in the field of physics. Physics is essential in taking on professional careers in chemistry, computer science, and environmental studies.
Jonathan Tooker’s proclivity to the fields of both math and science since high school has lead him to his various successes further on his educational journey. He understands and respects the value of these fields and their relation to the world. The study of science allows us to advance to the next levels of various industries and keeps us informed and aware of our natural environment. The study of mathematics is also quite important because it is a method that has been passed down from generations for thousands of years across the globe. It is clear that Jonathan loves to understand the world around us through a mathematical and scientific lens.
In addition to his prestigious educational journey in physics, Jonathan Tooker also enjoys being physically active and outdoors. He knows that regular exercise has been proven to benefit one’s mood and overall well-being. There is science backing that frequent, healthy exercise makers your body create the “good” hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. Jonathan will mostly be seen outdoors, exploring through some of the most rural, beautiful places throughout the country.
Insights Into the Constellations
If you love looking up at the night sky, you might be able to point out a few of the constellations and important stars. These groups of stars have helped guide travelers for millennia, and have also served as important cultural touchstones. Storytellers, astrologers, and more have all used constellations to help make sense of the world. But what are these patterns in the sky? Read on for a quick explanation of what constellations are.
What Are Constellations?
A constellation is a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or image. Because there is no real pattern to how stars are distributed, constellations can be a bit more abstract. But once you learn to recognize the patterns, these can be useful in orienting yourself and locating other, smaller groups of stars. There are 88 ‘official’ constellations which are commonly referred to when discussing these star groups.
How Are Constellations Named?
Largely, constellations are named after animals, symbols, and heroes from ancient myths.
Because stars in the sky are so far away from us, they don’t seem to move very quickly – similar to when we drive past a rural field, objects closer to the road zip past but objects far away slowly drift by. In ancient times, there were not many ways for people to guide their explorations. But since the stars in the sky don’t appear to move, ancient travelers and astronomers would use certain constellations to find their way.
Ancient cultures all over the world, such as African, Asian, and American ones, have had their own names and patterns that they used for the stars, but a majority of the officially recognized constellations come from Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern astronomers. These “ancient” constellations are the easiest to recognize. Of the 88 constellations we recognize today, 50 of them come from ancient astronomers. These 50 are easily seen by the bare eye thanks to how bright their stars are.
The 38 “modern” constellations have come with the advent of modern telescopes and more star patterns were identified, filling in sections of the night sky that lacked ancient constellations. Modern telescopes allowed astronomers to find dimmer stars to make their own patterns. These modern constellations have helped astronomers orient themselves in the night sky.
Modern astronomers tried to continue naming constellations using ancient images. Modern constellations include the Southern Cross, the Unicorn, and the Phoenix.
