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Dark Side of Two Moons
A salute to Pink Floyd on the 50th anniversary of the release of Dark Side of the Moon. Enjoy the music (play it loud) and check out the...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Bright Line Is String of 50+ Satellites
A unique yet conflicting experience under the stars occurred Sunday while many football fans were inside watching the big game. I had...
Feb 13, 20232 min read

Centennial Star of the Cleveland Astronomical Society
Consider the star Ruchbah to be the "Centennial Star" of the Cleveland Astronomical Society (CAS), which celebrates its 100th birthday in...
Dec 31, 20213 min read

Return of Zebra Mussel Shells
As water levels recede on the Great Lakes, what trends in the cycle can we anticipate next? With high water we saw dunes scoured away,...
Dec 16, 20211 min read

Wartime President Failed to Lead
These are the words of a wartime leader: "Now it's our time. We must sacrifice together, because we are all in this together, and we will...
Sep 4, 20212 min read


Natural Artifacts Tumbling Along Beach
Emerging from Lake Michigan are natural spheres interlaced with debris. These artifacts of surf pounding a dune line are now decaying...
Jul 26, 20211 min read


My Flag Thrives In The Dark
I propose we honor the US flag by not lighting it at night. Rather, let the stars of the Union fly with their stellar brethren. Looking...
Nov 7, 20202 min read


What To Do With That 2020 Calendar
Paper calendars took a hit in 2020. Typically, the scribble of spontaneous social gatherings would be wedged between the surety of...
Jul 1, 20202 min read


One Image To Capture Six Months of 2020
In late December 2019, several people around South Bend, IN, used duct tape to secure 16-ounce aluminum cans lined with black and white...
May 12, 20201 min read


Slippery Ice Of Climate Science
When the streets are icy, don't slip and fall on the evidence of climate change. It's underfoot all around you. An amazing NOAA video...
Nov 20, 20193 min read