A simpler theory Published on September 14, 2021September 12, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Measuring complications A simple idea can become a complicated thing to implement. Read More
Future puzzles Published on August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com When today is past What will need to be explained to future readers about today’s literature? Read More
Telescope economics Published on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Precision low-tech We consider whether to build or buy. Read More
The languages of science Published on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Standardization and diversity Does it matter what words go with the mathematics? Read More
Not quite constant Published on April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Dealing with precession We note some of the difficulties in writing historical fiction (among other things). Read More
Twelve quarters Published on March 30, 2021March 28, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Where the wind blows A poetic phrase has an unexpected scientific source. Read More
Colors of the stars Published on March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Poetic and precise How do you describe a color? Read More
Alphabetical order Published on March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com An historical mistake We highlight an instance in which not knowing one’s history led to mistakes in astrophysics. Read More
Make a map Published on February 9, 2021February 7, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Charts, surveys and catalogs We notice the importance of what and where. Read More
The prepared mind Published on February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Learning from an observation What we see depends on what we’re looking for. Read More