Life & Leisure
Beyond the worlds of technology and astronomy, this category is where you'll find a wide array of content that reflects the author’s diverse interests. From engaging in debates on AI to sharing personal hobbies like gaming and sports, this is the place for commentary, reviews, and stories that don't fit neatly into other categories.
Philosophical Anathema – Astronomy versus Astrology
When I talk to people about astronomy, they sometimes mistake it as astrology. But astronomy and astrology are diametrically opposed....
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Don’t Try This at Home
Possibly the worst characteristic of our Sun is that it is so bright.
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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...
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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...
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Cloud City
Winter morning over Chicago on January 9th, 2018.
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Dreaming of Another World
What can be said about dreaming of life in another star system?
Read moreDetailsI 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...
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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...
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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...
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