of current sky events about which there is more detail in Astronomical Calendar 2023 Continue reading “Roundup”
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Sunlight reflected from slim lady
Venus will be at the brightest moment Continue reading “Sunlight reflected from slim lady”
Heads and horizons
Today is Rosh Hashanah, “head of the year,” Continue reading “Heads and horizons”
Derna, Irasa
You’ve heard about the disaster at Derna in Libya. Dam burst, twenty thousand killed, a quarter of the city destroyed. There is for me an extra twinge of sadness.
Is there a smile across the sky?
You may be one of the many who have recently joined this blog, and I heartily thank you. It’s a “community” – friends who can converse, because you can freely comment. Continue reading “Is there a smile across the sky?”
Weblogjam
I am to have a heart operation, Continue reading “Weblogjam”
Lost-shadow time
Saturn is at opposition on Sunday, August 8. Continue reading “Lost-shadow time”
Another new comet
Its name is C/2023 P1 Nisimura. Continue reading “Another new comet”
Electric poetry
People quite often ask: “What software do you use, to make these astronomical charts and predictions? Can I find it, or obtain it from you?” Continue reading “Electric poetry”
Geometry and bigotry
The Moon, as it springs out into view on these evenings from the setting Sun, will pass close above Mars. Continue reading “Geometry and bigotry”