by Pamela | Feb 22, 2008 | Personal, Politics
This is not a discussion of politics. This is a discussion of the music and music videos inspired by politicians. Just saw this in YouTube. If you know of any other songs (we are sticking to the musical genre only!) about people actively running for president, forward...
by Pamela | Feb 21, 2008 | Astronomy, Space Carnival
This week’s carnival jumps across the “pond” to Chris Lintott’s self named blog. Check it out.
by Pamela | Feb 21, 2008 | Astronomy, Observing
I have to admit it: It was blisteringly cold and there were intermittent clouds and I missed the lunar eclipse. But, I still got to see it thanks to John S Gianforte of Blue Sky Observatory. He caught the images above (click for larger versions) using a Meade 127ED...
by Pamela | Feb 20, 2008 | Environment, Politics, Random
Was the title provocative enough for you? For the past several days headlines all over the web have read “US to shoot down satellite.” Ok, first off, that satellite is on its way down no matter what. That would be the problem. It doesn’t actually...
by Pamela | Feb 18, 2008 | Teaching
The other day, Astronomy Cast listener James S. sent us this really great question: “Give me a lever long enough, a fulcrum strong enough and I’ll move the world” -Archimedes No doubt both of you guys have heard the quote. My question is just how...
