Aiken, South Carolina, former Sports Capital of the South Continue reading “Capitals”
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Mercury in May
Mercury tomorrow will be at the top of its best evening appearance of this year Continue reading “Mercury in May”
Eta Aquarid morning meteors
Here it comes again, the dust-trail of Halley’s Comet. Continue reading “Eta Aquarid morning meteors”
Beltane
We are at another cross-quarter, or halfway date between the quarter-days of the year Continue reading “Beltane”
Double-star diagrams
The Pup is straining at his leash. Continue reading “Double-star diagrams”
The Spring Show
Saturday April 25 is Astronomy Day, so here is the western sky as night falls this evening. Continue reading “The Spring Show”
Armenian centenary
April is the sweetest month, especially in Mediterranean lands. Continue reading “Armenian centenary”
Southern brilliance
Buckets of light
In the May issue of Sky & Telescope, Fred Schaaf kindly Continue reading “Buckets of light”
Tussim
I’m going to inflict on you another bit of Latin. Continue reading “Tussim”