October 16, 2006
I want a poster of this
Today's APOD
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August 24, 2006
Down to Eight
I was rooting for them to vote the other way on this, but it looks like we're down to eight planets.
The new definition of a planet makes sense (must orbit the primary, must have enough mass to be spherical, must clear its orbit), and probably preserves a lot of sensibilities. I bet the astrologers are bummed, though. Does this mean I don't have to worry about Pluto transiting my Sun on my Descendant?
Update The full text of the resolution can be found here. But ... but I have questions! Quick, where's an astronomer? Mainly ... hasn't Pluto cleared its orbit? Or are they only disqualifying it because it crosses Neptune's orbit?
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January 28, 2006
In Memoriam
This will always be NASA's darkest week, with the anniversaries of the Apollo 1 fire, and the loss of both Challenger and Columbia.
The guys who post at Caerdroia have said it all for me, and what they don't Bill Whittle does. Go, read, and give thanks to the people who have the courage.
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