Solsticio hoy, or rather mañana. Tomorrow, June 21, the spinning planet we live on Continue reading “Solstice ahoy”
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The song of the orbit
Or, the lilt of the tilt.
The “equation of time” – which means the difference Continue reading “The song of the orbit”
More about Allocentrics
That is, the positions and brightnesses of stars as seen from viewpoints other than our own. Continue reading “More about Allocentrics”
No wonder it’s hot
Sunrise will be earliest tomorrow. Continue reading “No wonder it’s hot”
Allocenters
The nearest star, beyond the Sun, is Continue reading “Allocenters”
Securitisation
I saw Venus late Continue reading “Securitisation”
June Evening Star
Venus reaches easternmost elongation, the climax of its apparition in the evening sky. Continue reading “June Evening Star”
Where were the Supernovas?
The extraordinary red supergiant star Betelgeuse Continue reading “Where were the Supernovas?”
Gothamhenge
Yesterday evening was “Manhattanhenge.” Continue reading “Gothamhenge”
Giant of uncertain temper
It’s Whit Sunday, Continue reading “Giant of uncertain temper”