Get ready for the opposition of Mars on Sunday May 22, and even better later.
Category: literature
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”
The dawn was like a red, red rose
No, it was like a gold, gold lily –
But today is Burns Day.
More on Catalina
– the comet that is now like a faint star close to brilliant Arcturus. Continue reading “More on Catalina”
Tell them in Lacedaemon
A reader writes that she did see Leonidas in the sky.
That’s wonderful! Continue reading “Tell them in Lacedaemon”
Beltane
We are at another cross-quarter, or halfway date between the quarter-days of the year Continue reading “Beltane”
Tussim
I’m going to inflict on you another bit of Latin. Continue reading “Tussim”
Long live whoever loves
A Friday the Thirteenth followed by a Valentine Saturday – a trough before a peak! Continue reading “Long live whoever loves”
Yetelgeuse
Yes, the red monster star Betelgeuse. We joke as to whether it should sound like “beetle-juice.” Continue reading “Yetelgeuse”
Long John Silver
When you’re having to get around on crutches Continue reading “Long John Silver”