Thanking the Planets for Scientific Advancement
If it were not for the planets, where would civilization be today? For one, I doubt I would have this computer, and the electricity to power it.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Astronomy & Astrophotography
Explore the art and science of capturing the cosmos. This category is your guide to photographing celestial wonders, from the familiar glow of the Moon to the faint light of distant galaxies. Here, you’ll find articles dedicated to every aspect of the craft, including the celestial targets themselves and the equipment and techniques used to capture them.
Finding Mercury and Mars in the Sky
I have now learned how high Mercury can truly be.
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Finding Mercury in the Sky
Would this finally be the night I see Mercury? I had been searching for Mercury on and off for seven months.
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Grinding a Telescope Mirror: The Non-DIY Project
I asked myself, “could I grind my own primary mirror?” My weak answer was…maybe.
Read MoreHow to (and not to) Get Kids Interested in Astronomy
I feel these are sound recommendations based on research, experimenting, and common sense, for finding children’s telescopes.
Read MoreWhen I Decided to Build a Telescope
I chronicle my thought process on how I chose to build a Dobsonian telescope.
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No, Mr. President, the Skies of Detroit and Nebraska Are Not the Same
Is the sky truly different between city and country?
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The Nativity Magi through the Prism of Astronomy
A scientific explanation for the Star of Bethlehem?
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Expectations through the Telescope
My early thoughts on astrophotography and its relationship to astronomy.
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