“We are from Changîzistân!” joked one of the Hazaras who befriended me Continue reading “The Hazaras”
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Perseids in moonlight
The Perseid meteor shower has long been famous as the most Continue reading “Perseids in moonlight”
Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Across the South
Here is the Moon’s progress past the two great planets over the next several days. Continue reading “Moon, Jupiter, Saturn Across the South”
Saturday night and Sunday morning
Here’s your starry sky for the first weekend in August. Saturday evening: Continue reading “Saturday night and Sunday morning”
Global Heating Claims Its First Martyr
Britain’s highest temperature ever was recorded on Continue reading “Global Heating Claims Its First Martyr”
Trees, a few more thoughts
There have been comments on my enthusiastic Continue reading “Trees, a few more thoughts”
ALCON sky scene for 2019
The Astronomical League’s 2019 conference (ALCON) will Continue reading “ALCON sky scene for 2019”
Vesta approaching
Here by request is Vesta, the asteroid that Continue reading “Vesta approaching”
Trees to the Rescue
Planting a trillion trees would remove from the atmosphere two thirds of the emissions put into it by human activity. Continue reading “Trees to the Rescue”
Bad News (Overwhelmingly Good to Follow)
A few more of the points I’ve been noting: Continue reading “Bad News (Overwhelmingly Good to Follow)”