Curious Location to See the Moon
I don’t always photograph the Moon in broad daylight. But when I do, I try to include a former world’s tallest building, for perspective.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Hobbies & Interests
Step away from the screen and explore the author’s personal passions and pastimes. This sub-category is dedicated to articles on a variety of hands-on pursuits, including gaming, automotive projects, and music. It’s a space for personal stories, recommendations, and insights into life beyond technology and astronomy.
Waiting for Winter to Reopen the Sky
I wish there was more to say and show from the past few weeks, but the weather has not been cooperating.
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Cloud City
Winter morning over Chicago on January 9th, 2018.
Read MoreI Do Not Fear Missing the Solar Eclipse
Will I be disappointed if the weather does not cooperate? Absolutely. Fortunately, there are a few mitigating perspectives.
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Starlight Bending and Solar Eclipses
Those in the path of totality will have a special treat as the sky should go dark to the point stars appear.
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A Certain Point of View on Pluto
The Pluto matter is about the need for scientists to understand the enormous power they wield, especially as challenges become more potent.
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Photograph Over Lake Michigan
It was over a Mercury orbit ago when I last saw snow on the ground. We just got several inches overnight.
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The Nativity Magi through the Prism of Astronomy
A scientific explanation for the Star of Bethlehem?
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If There Had Been No Spock…
From my blog vault, I wrote this tribute in 2015, the day after Mr. Nimoy’s passing.
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Waiting a Quarter Century for THIS Doctor Who
A recounting of my personal fan history with and expectations of the “Doctor Who” series, circa 2014.
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