Big data Published on March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com On automatic We point out dangers in succumbing to routine. Read More
Round numbers Published on February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com An even ten-thousand We note an almost unknown milestone. Read More
A matter of time Published on December 13, 2022December 11, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The big project We find that time is not infinitely divisible. Read More
What kind of scientist? Published on August 9, 2022August 7, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Astronomers of different eras We note that different kinds of people have become astronomers, depending on when they worked. Read More
Take note Published on July 19, 2022July 18, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com From the archives Our consultants review some old writings. Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (III) Published on March 29, 2022March 28, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Publishing Roger Griffin Where does an astronomer go to discuss his results? Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (II) Published on March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Roger Griffin Know your data! Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (I) Published on March 15, 2022March 14, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Arlo Landolt The importance of calibration. Read More
The inefficient astronomer Published on December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Learning and relearning We ponder an example of wasted time in science. Read More
Fear of the dark Published on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com What’s scary? We ponder plastic skeletons and other seasonal paraphernalia. Read More