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The wheel paradox that stumped Aristotle and Galileo

Posted on January 27, 2014 by mossjon314159

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Astronomy Plus Geometery

Posted on August 22, 2012 by mossjon314159

I put an appointment on my calendar earlier this week with an alert to remind me to go chasing planets after sunset on Tuesday evening.  I make sure to check Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazines’ websites for their ‘The … Continue reading →

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Back to Math Basics

Posted on January 3, 2011 by mossjon314159

Sunday afternoon became more distracting as it approached evening.  Aside from the numbness and tingling which reasserts itself every few minutes, I find it difficult to count stitches and determine multiples of double digit numbers in my head while remembering … Continue reading →

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