Observational astronomy is a quantitative endeavour in which scientists record and analyse data such as images or spectra. Yet, at public events at observatories, we are often asked “where do you look through?” This demonstrates a gap between the astronomer’s work and the public’s perception of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many mental health challenges related to factors such as changes to health care access, social isolation, and unexpected unemployment (COVID-19 Threats). As highlighted in "A Framework for Mental Health Promotion Interventions", to foster mental health for...
