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 Phases Names – an easy way to remember
The 8 Moon Phases NamesHere are the “official” 8 Moon Phases in order:New – the new moon is not visibleWaxing Crescent – the Moon starts growingFirst Quarter – the moon looks like half a circleWaxing Gibbous – still growingFull – we see the entire circle of the Moon lit upWaning Gibbous – the Moon starts … 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"...
Remember the planets
Here are the planet names in order of distance from the Sun. You can use this mnemonic (memory helper) to learn it. My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos. Learn how to remember the planets and the names and order. References https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_mnemonic...