On orbits Published on May 12, 2020May 10, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Curves in space Things are different out there. Read More
Comes the dawn Published on March 3, 2020March 1, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Early risers We notice an asymmetry between sunrise and sunset. Read More
Examining the data Published on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com How science is done (II) How closely can you look at your input? Read More
A personal kind of astronomy Published on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com How science is done (I) We look at an extraordinary data set. Read More
Science vs. technology Published on February 4, 2020February 2, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Not always on the same side Even for scientists, the March of Progress is not always a good thing. Read More
The synthesis project Published on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Ways of being intelligent We present an idea that won’t work. Read More
Working from a snapshot Published on November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Patient astronomers People are rather ill-designed for astronomy. Read More
More helium hydride Published on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Important, but elusive Doing astrochemistry in a lab is difficult, but can be important. Read More
The weather on Jupiter Published on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com An unexpected variety We’re impressed by the many data sources, tools, and results in a recent paper. Read More
Giving advice Published on July 30, 2019July 28, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com A returning student We face the question of the future, and try to avoid it. Read More