A fine, resounding ambiguity! A clanger of an ambiguity! I think it’s better even than my previous favorite, “The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries.”
Category: language
On the tip of your tongue?
Names such as “Sirius” and “Rigel” are traditional, Continue reading “On the tip of your tongue?”
The stories told by satellites’ names
There will have to be a new printing before long of Albedo to Zodiac, my astronomical glossary, so Continue reading “The stories told by satellites’ names”
Propositions Underfoot
When the pilgrims arrived at the scene of my Astronomical Calendar 2016 cover picture, they had walked more than five hundred miles Continue reading “Propositions Underfoot”
Hurtling Through the Sky, a Baby with Enamel Bottom
How about a little light relief from astronomy? One of the ways I waste my time Continue reading “Hurtling Through the Sky, a Baby with Enamel Bottom”
Too early for breakfast
Report of a walk in Spain
This may be the first draft of my cover picture story for Astronomical Calendar 2016, Continue reading “Report of a walk in Spain”
A Turkish Delight
My outburst a month ago about the centenary of Continue reading “A Turkish Delight”
Capitals
Aiken, South Carolina, former Sports Capital of the South Continue reading “Capitals”
Beltane
We are at another cross-quarter, or halfway date between the quarter-days of the year Continue reading “Beltane”