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Gas Giant Genesis
Which giant planet formed first? Short answer: Jupiter Long answer: Still Jupiter, but let’s dive in and take a more detailed look. Birth of a Gas Giant A long time ago in a solar system very near you, just 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Asteroids, Astronomy, Comets, Jupiter, Mars, Science, Solar System
Tagged astronomy, Jupiter, solar system
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Autumn Arrives and Adventures in Astronomical Observing
Autumn arrived mid-week here in the Heart of America, but you wouldn’t have known it by looking at the weather forecast: Mid 90s and moderately high humidity. Also with the change of the seasons, I retired my FitBit Charge (or … Continue reading
Posted in Altair, Andromeda, Arcturus, Astronomy, Autumn, Clusters, Constellations, Deep Sky, Mars, Musings, Nebula, Neptune, Saturn, Seasons, Solar System, Vega
Tagged amateur astronomy, astronomy, autumn, autumn evenings
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WorldCon Withdrawals
Despite what my husband thinks, I have not over-dosed on science fiction since last Wednesday when the 74th World Science Fiction Convention (commonly referred to as WorldCon) arrived for the second time in Kansas City, Missouri. MidAmeriCon II ended yesterday … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Astronomy, Books, Engineering, Fantasy, Mars, Mathematics, Musings, Science, Science Fiction, STEM, Summer
Tagged art, conventions, fantasy, fun, reading, science fiction, summer, writing
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Tonight’s Adventure in Star Gazing with the Public
Tonight is my first night this year as a volunteer of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City in our public outreach efforts to introduce astronomical observing to the public. Every Saturday night in May and through the end of October, … Continue reading
Look West After Sunset Tomorrow Evening
I probably won’t get to see this. Snow is forecast for this afternoon in the KC metro area and continuing cloud cover for the next couple of days. I’ll keep my fingers crossed and my eyes on the western horizon … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, Mars, Moon, Musings, Seasons, Solar System, Venus, Winter
Tagged amateur astronomy, conjunction, lunar observing, Mars, new moon, planets, Venus
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The Seven Wonders of the Solar System
http://io9.com/the-seven-wonders-of-the-solar-system-1600220388 Some suggestions for a superlative list of solar system wonders. My list off the top of my head: 1. Saturn’s rings 2. Jupiter’s red spot 3. Mars’ Olympic Mons 4. Io 5. Titan 6. Uranus for being axially contrary … Continue reading
Article: Google Just Added Maps For Mars And The Moon, And The Level Of Detail Is Stunning
Google Just Added Maps For Mars And The Moon, And The Level Of Detail Is Stunning http://www.businessinsider.com/google-just-added-maps-for-mars-and-the-moon-and-the-level-of-detail-is-stunning-2014-8 I wonder how long before Mercury will be added to the list? Or perhaps the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Posted from WordPress … Continue reading