The evening sky is still almost uninhabited by planets.
Category: astronomy
More devices: the Star Bottle and others
Device One was the portable flexible planisphere, which I wanted to call the Star Hat Continue reading “More devices: the Star Bottle and others”
The planet circus in May, and an explanation
This spatial view shows the planets’ paths along their orbits in the month, with sightlines to them from the Earth at May 12.
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The sky scene, May 7 evening
Eta Aquarid meteors
These fragments of Halley’s Comet come Continue reading “Eta Aquarid meteors”
The Speed of the Barycenter Settled?
I thought I should wait at least a day to let your answers Continue reading “The Speed of the Barycenter Settled?”
The Speed of the Barycenter
Here is a puzzle to amuse you. It’s a smallish question on which you might like to test your math. Continue reading “The Speed of the Barycenter”
Tri-Saros
The saros, the famous rhythm of similar eclipses a little over 18 years apart, is a fascinating subject with almost endless ramifications, explored Continue reading “Tri-Saros”
Spring Astronomy Day
will be on April 29. Here is how the evening sky will look Continue reading “Spring Astronomy Day”
Comets, and beams to them
Two of the comets that return to us this year come to their Continue reading “Comets, and beams to them”