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Kacey Musgraves Takes Center Stage on Giant Disco Balls in Cheeky Tour Opener
entertainment5 days ago

Kacey Musgraves Takes Center Stage on Giant Disco Balls in Cheeky Tour Opener

Kacey Musgraves kicked off her Middle of Nowhere tour in Chicago by performing atop oversized bedazzled disco balls shaped like testicles during Rhinestoned, joking that ‘it takes a lot of balls’ while her nana watched. She celebrated turning 38 with a quip about being a geriatric millennial, and the tour runs through February with a Wembley finale in London. The piece also notes she had previously canceled three tour dates with no explanation.

via Page Six|
#chicago#disco-balls#entertainment
"Shining the Night Sky: Astronomers Call for Increased Disco Ball Installations in Observatories"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Shining the Night Sky: Astronomers Call for Increased Disco Ball Installations in Observatories"

Astronomers are advocating for the installation of disco balls in observatories and scientific facilities as a fun and accessible way to observe the Sun. Disco balls, made up of pinhead mirrors, can project bright solar images across a room, allowing for safe observation by larger or socially distanced groups. The researchers argue that disco balls have been overlooked as a solar projection tool and are a cheap and readily available alternative. They also highlight the disco ball's associations with concerts and parties, making them interesting objects for demonstrating physics to schoolchildren and the general public.

via PetaPixel|
#astronomers#disco-balls#observatories
"Shimmering Solution: Astronomers Advocate for Increased Disco Ball Presence in Scientific Facilities"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Shimmering Solution: Astronomers Advocate for Increased Disco Ball Presence in Scientific Facilities"

Astronomers have proposed using disco balls as a safe and fun way to observe the Sun in universities and scientific facilities. In a new paper, the researchers explain that disco balls, made up of pinhead mirrors, function similarly to pinhole cameras, projecting small images of the Sun onto walls when sunlight shines through a window. The researchers conducted a successful experiment at an undisclosed university, where the disco ball not only reflected images of the Sun throughout the room but also engaged visitors, particularly children. With a total solar eclipse approaching in 2024, the astronomers believe disco balls could be a versatile and engaging educational tool for both classrooms and public events.

via Futurism|
#astronomy#disco-balls#educational-tools