AI. That pair of letters, when I first encountered it, was a Bronze Age city.
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The solar system and the Blitz
From planets to specks of dust in meteor showers, there are Continue reading “The solar system and the Blitz”
This evening’s scene
The crescent Moon visits the lovely star cluster known as Praesepe (the Manger) or the Beehive. Continue reading “This evening’s scene”
Stars over stars
Constellations from what is now our western window. Continue reading “Stars over stars”
Moon-dazzled Virgo
The nearly full Moon will pass only 0.39° south of Spica, the bright star of constellation Virgo. That is, Continue reading “Moon-dazzled Virgo”
Meteors from the Water Jar
The Eta Aquarid meteors, fragments of Halley’s Comet, should be seen on May 5, Continue reading “Meteors from the Water Jar”
It’s April 31
And Vesta is at opposition. Continue reading “It’s April 31”
Sparks entangled in the dawn
Venus, brightest of planets, is coming to her peak of brightness Continue reading “Sparks entangled in the dawn”
The April Lyrids
The Lyrid meteor shower should be at its best this year in the night between April 21 and 22.
Here is the group of four illustrations Continue reading “The April Lyrids”
Easter Sunday is about to dawn
Our web page “Easter and other rambling holidays” includes rambling – that is, rather full – explanation Continue reading “Easter Sunday is about to dawn”