Articles Tagged with astronomy

The narrative imperative

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Telling the story

We notice that novel-writing and movie-making are different from Physics and History.

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Names for numbers

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Changing designations

Our astronomer wonders about Thor’s Helmet, the Heart and Soul, and other things.

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Searching vs. finding

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What are you looking for?

It’s harder when you don’t know, but can be more rewarding.

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Why teach errors?

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Outdated, still in use

We look for reasons to teach things that aren’t true.

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Dealing with data (II)

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The Law of Propagation of Bad Data

You need to go back to the source.

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Dealing with data (I)

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Making the cut

We have too much information to deal with.  What do scientists do?

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Celestial navigation

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Knowing where you are

You can get turn-by-turn directions.  What more do you need?

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Proof and re-proof

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Testing the theory again

General Relativity passes another test of its predictions.  Why bother?

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Libraries and long walks

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An unnecessary problem

Scientists sometimes set themselves problems just to learn.

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A village in space

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Interstellar genetics

A recent paper contemplates a very long voyage.

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