Astropolitics and the “Lost Focus” of The Hubble Space Telescope
As an undergraduate studying computer engineering 24 years ago, I read a book that molded my perspective on science, scientists, and politics.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Science
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. In this article we review our connection to the sky through history and in our lives, and why astronomy is the key to understanding the cosmos.
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Binocular Relaxation
I will say this for cloudy weekdays – at least I don’t have to make up excuses for not taking my telescope and camera out on a “school night.”
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The Planet Hunter: The Dwarf Planet Ceres
On Thursday night, a few hours after I photographed the Orion Nebula, I searched for the asteroid and dwarf planet known as Ceres.
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Dreaming of Another World
What can be said about dreaming of life in another star system?
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Memories of Jupiter
It is entirely possible that my filter opinions are just that, and yours may be different.
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My Hunt for Pluto, Part II: The False Star
The best way I can confirm/reconfirm which dot was Pluto would be to sketch the area around HIP 94372 once Pluto has moved significantly.
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My Hunt for Pluto!
I wanted to confirm my finding as best as I could, so I started hunting for noticeable star patterns in the area of HIP 94372.
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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