What is the Best Way to Learn about Astronomy on Physics Forums?

[Schubes]

I stumbled across this forum when searching for information on Astronomy. I anticipate I will be reading and rarely posing questions in the astronomy forum.

My interest in Astronomy is supermassive black holes. From what I have gathered, we cannot measure them directly. We can only measure "one's" effects on others. I find that challenge intriguing.

I can tell there is a wealth of information here. More importantly there are many great minds churning away at complex problems! Spectacular!

The basics on me--

I have a BA in psychology, and studied dynamical systems after college to better understand neuroscience. I have always had a sort of mathematical/relational way of thinking. I then began coaching and studying sports science for the past 10 years.

I love discussing theories and phenomena in groups. I am a people person, and perhaps someone will value my open mind. I promise I will not over-post!

I often sit on my back porch at night looking at the stars. I was motivated to find more information when reminded of the vastness of the universe. Voyager 2 will reach the nearest star in it's trajectory in 40,000 years! What! That thing is moving fast...well at least from a mere earthling perspective =)

I have read the rules, and I will do my best to uphold them.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Welcome to PF Schubes!

 

[Wrichik Basu]

A warm welcome to our community.

Make sure you explore the following in PF:

1. The main forums, that you see in the first page.

2. Insights Blog, available at the top row (header section). It contains articles that help in learning topics to a great extent.

3. The videos, also available in the header section. The media gallery now has some great videos in almost every aspect in science, and they provide an audio-visual learning experience.

I assure you that you will have a great time here, and hope to meet you in any discussion soon.

With regards,
Wrichik.