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
When there are two truths Published on September 21, 2021September 20, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Aristotle vs. Ptolemy We point out an uneasy tension beneath an apparent unity. 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
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
