A refreshing take on learning astronomy with a unique point of view – YOU!
Learn how we all get carried around by the Earth and orient yourself to the Moon, the Sun, the solar system and the Galaxy. You have never learned astronomy like this before.
Quality reading for adults; good for kids astronomy too.
Moon Phase Calendar
This Moon Phase calendar prioritizes the Moon Phase instead of the named months.https://starinastar.com/moon/moon-phase-calendar-perpetual.html...
Moon Phases Names – an easy way to remember
The 8 Moon Phases Names Here are the “official” 8 Moon Phases in order: New – the new moon is not visible Waxing Crescent – the Moon starts growing First Quarter – the moon looks like half a circle Waxing Gibbous – still growing Full – we see the entire circle of the Moon lit … Continue reading "Moon Phases Names – an easy way to remember"...
Tristram Shandy’s sky
The 18th-century English novel “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman” (better known by its nickname Tristram Shandy – first published in 1759) reached its complete form in 1767. It was released in 9 volumes. Volume IV of Tristram Shandy has a passage describing the celestial positions of the Sun and planets on a … Continue reading "Tristram Shandy’s sky"...
Get closer to the Moon without leaving the Earth
How close can I get to the Moon while still staying on the Earth’s surface? I frame this as a sort of astronomy poem I call an Astronomy Koan. These are short sayings that contain astronomy puzzles. The answers to these puzzles carry insights into physical astronomy concepts. Guy Ottewell has posted an article at … Continue reading "Get closer to the Moon without leaving the Earth"...
GPS uses Quasars
GPS uses Quasars to work The Global Positioning System (GPS) is precise. That precision originates in a mind-blowing place! GPS signals tell billions of people where they are each day. GPS helps pilots land planes and captains steer ships. GPS signals stamp locations onto millions of photos per minute. GPS gives you driving directions. But, … Continue reading "GPS uses Quasars"...