Tag Archives: science fiction

The Legacy of Gaia 

Posted on February 3, 2026 by ST Editors

By Prasad Ganti Thanks to Surabhi for pointing me to this topic from the Astronomy magazine. I collected some more information and summarized the same here. Summarizing and packaging information helps me learn. The Gaia spacecraft was launched in 2013 … Continue reading →

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Rip Van Winkle

Posted on June 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet Ok. Let’s combine a few items, spill some Java onto it, toss it onto the wall, and see what sticks: Rip Van Winkle Circadian Rhythm Space Time Dilation Iron as an abundant chemical element in the … Continue reading →

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Vanity Cards

Posted on May 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet That in my own humble opinion every Amateur Astronomer wearing a mask is a masked crusader for our mutual pursuit of life and liberty. I’ve got nothing. I have been waiting to write that phrase for a … Continue reading →

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K2

Posted on April 1, 2020 by ST Editors

by Theodore R Frimet twasi-now, or twasi-later Diapause. One mechanism that we can attribute to the halt in biological development due to unfavorable conditions. When your Sun goes Nova, that would entirely fit the bill, wouldn’t you think? Hmmm. Pull … Continue reading →

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