Aside from digitizing the first series of images, the only research I've done is on a house. Yes, a House.
Kate and I have looked at houses for some time. The only concern at this point is the money. Will we be able to afford it? Taxes, taxes, upkeep, blah blah. Still kind of nice, though - it is a quaint little place, very cozy. Over 1500 sq. feet. Nice enough neighborhood. I like it.
The Astronomy will commence over this weekend. I have the scope ready for travel. I've caught aperture envy, and I've been drooling over a 12" Meade Truss tube scope at http://www.telescopes.com/telescopes/dobsonian-telescopes/meadelightbridge12inchtrusstubedobsoniandeluxe.cfm My heavens! I'll always be fond of my Orion - easy to transport and set up.
That's enough for now.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Pareidolia in Astronomy, part 1.
Before modern civilization, the skies were free of city light and pollution, making for a celestial show that surely entranced humans. It must have, because we have many western-culture constellations with names that date back to before the time of Homer.
I will venture down this road and explain some of the lore associated with modern constellations, and the overall goal will encompass the images these stars evoke. Some are obvious, others puzzling - by the end, we'll have a few of our own.
Astronomy has a deep and rich heritage, and there are hand-painted images of the stars that date back to 16,000 years ago. (Lascaux caves in France.)
My first task is already in motion. I am going to explain pareidolia in Astronomy using my observations. I have made charts and sketches. I will have woven several tales of my own using stars as my guide. I will post a few of these ideas and projects. I encourage feedback and ideas.
Lastly: It's going to be fun whether you like it or not.
I will venture down this road and explain some of the lore associated with modern constellations, and the overall goal will encompass the images these stars evoke. Some are obvious, others puzzling - by the end, we'll have a few of our own.
Astronomy has a deep and rich heritage, and there are hand-painted images of the stars that date back to 16,000 years ago. (Lascaux caves in France.)
My first task is already in motion. I am going to explain pareidolia in Astronomy using my observations. I have made charts and sketches. I will have woven several tales of my own using stars as my guide. I will post a few of these ideas and projects. I encourage feedback and ideas.
Lastly: It's going to be fun whether you like it or not.
long time since last post
Blogging... It sounds like an euphemism for taking a shit.
It's been over a year since my last post. A lot has changed. Lost my old job, got a new job.
Got back into Astronomy, starting to sketch and take observations. I need to learn the celestial coordinate system...
I've started a new project called, "Pareidolia in Astronomy". I will post my finished product once I have completed my observations and sketches.
It's been over a year since my last post. A lot has changed. Lost my old job, got a new job.
Got back into Astronomy, starting to sketch and take observations. I need to learn the celestial coordinate system...
I've started a new project called, "Pareidolia in Astronomy". I will post my finished product once I have completed my observations and sketches.
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