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Lunar Eclipse

Posted on 15 April 2014 by Xander

A propos of nothing in particular, and with minimal commentary, a couple of pictures of last night’s lunar eclipse (rollover either picture for annotation or click for a larger version): While the moon was lovely, the proximity of the eclipsed … Continue reading →

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A Must Read

Posted on 20 July 2011 by Xander

As an addendum to this morning’s post, go read this. It is important. Be sure to read the entire thing.

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Shoot for the Stars

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Xander

I am a white male in America, and I spent the majority of my formative years living in Iowa. I was teased some as a child because my family is Jewish, but I basically come from a place of privilege. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Mercury

Posted on 18 March 2011 by Xander

More than six and a half years ago, NASA launched the MESSENGER probe. Since its launch, it has traveled around the inner solar system, flying by Earth once, Venus twice, and Mercury three times. Yesterday, MESSENGER finished its long journey, … Continue reading →

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