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Category Archives: Nebula
Am I mean?
Kid says cute thing and I cut it down. That’s the summary so if you are short of time, thanks for reading. It wasn’t even one of my science lessons, I was just on the warm up act for a lesson on … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, Nebula, The Astronomer's Den
Tagged Astronomer's Den, Astronomy, M27, Nebula, School, science, Teaching
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The Smudge of Galactic History
It makes no sense really. The sky is full of points of light and planetary discs. Defined, finite, predictable. Then you notice that funny, soft focus patch. Your eyes aren’t sure and you blink. Glare? Light pollution? It’s almost imperceptible. … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, M42, Nebula, Orion, The Astronomer's Den
Tagged Astronomer's Den, Astronomy, M42, Nebula, Orion, science, telescope, Urban Astronomy
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