Author Archives: astroteacher
Science as a Creative Endeavor
The sciences may explain how the universe works, however it is the arts that define our relationship with it. The latest Education Matters column is now available on the newly redesigned Mercury online magazine! Read it here.
Looking Between, and Beyond the Stars
Looking up in awe at the night sky, the stars and planets pop out as bright points against a dark background. All of the stars that we see are nearby, within our own Milky Way Galaxy. And while the amount … Continue reading
Standing in the Shadow of the Moon (2023)
We are familiar with many types of shadows, but two of the most rare and exciting relate to the Moon’s and Earth’s shadows. Remember back to your first eclipse, that moment when you stood in the Moon’s shadow. What was … Continue reading
The Importance of Investigating the World Surrounding Us
Humans have a vast ability to notice visual cues and patterns Recently I saw a video showing a room that slowly morphed from one arrangement and decor to another over the course of a minute or two. The change happened … Continue reading
Musings on the Planet 