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Carl Sagan Said It Best: We Are Star Stuff

Sometimes it’s not just the words but how you say them that makes a difference. Though other astronomers follow his example, the fact remains Carl Sagan was a master.

An Idea For Naming Planets, Stars, and Galaxies

I agree with the idea that we need a new way to name celestial bodies that helps the public feel a bit more in touch with the cosmos. We have two major problems with that now: the vast number of objects, and the limited number of thematic names we’ve traditionally used.

We Need Disambiguation About FIFA World Cup Uniform Stars

It seems that we might need a bit of a clarification on how many stars a men’s or women’s FIFA team can display to show their World Cup victories.

A Spacecraft For the Future

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) recently issued an RFI to support a project to last at least 100 years concerning building …

Why We Need to Restrict Light Pollution

When I was a kid, I lived in a small town that was more or less out in the middle of nowhere. Most businesses would close up around six (give or take), and most people stayed home. There were some streetlights, but not a lot. And at night, there were stars.

Irks and Perks

We all have ’em. Things that just make us cringe, ball our fists, and want to just go all medieval on someone’s tuchus. On the other hand, there are also those things that make you happy that… well, just make you happy. Here are a few of my irks and perks. Keep in mind, this is far from a comprehensive list, just a sampling.