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The Einstein Cross

Posted on November 4, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet How to measure a Gravitational Lens The daily commute to backfill, in Norristown, sometimes has me waiting in the off-ramp. Car is idle, and I spy a bird on the left shoulder. She sits atop a … Continue reading →

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The Milner Experiment

Posted on November 4, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet Ok. I am going to actually write about the Milgram Experiment (2). That was where volunteers gave shocks to people. The shocks were make-believe, and the persons receiving the shocks faked their pain and suffering. A … Continue reading →

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Outreach at Jenny Jump

Posted on October 1, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet star party for two Awesome is our outreach from AAAP. Gene led the way, this past year, with receiving event after event. Everyone, it seems, except yours truly, volunteered to be on or off site, and … Continue reading →

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The Earthworm

Posted on October 1, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet primordial astrochemistry These biological organisms that we inhabit are not quite what they appear to be. Your host body is not here to manifest your mind, or your brain. 57 percent of your humanity is composed … Continue reading →

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Starchild

Posted on September 3, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet No Taurus We spoke. We speak often with those we outreach, under the night sky. It is an impermanent relationship. One that is marked by conversation, sight and awe. Among the two-way talks that glanced thru … Continue reading →

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planetary nebulae

Posted on August 6, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet binary, trinary, or a black hole In my day to day job, when not backfilling a brick and mortar store, I am on the road. And, yes, for me, driving from location to location is a … Continue reading →

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There is life on Enceladus

Posted on August 6, 2019 by ST Editors

by Theodore R. Frimet not a question, et al. With the occurrence of the four tiger stripes on the Southern Region of Enceladus, we turn our cats’ eye view to the ejecta. Cassini, having done four fly-bys, and directed thru … Continue reading →

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