Astronomy

as�tron�o�my (ah�stron�^e�me) -- the science that deals with the,
material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere [c.1175-1225;
MiddleEnglish astronomie(from Anglo-French) from Latin astronomia,
from the Greek astro-, combining form of �stron a star, constellation,
akin to ast ^�r a star, AND -nomy, a comb. form meaning 'distribution,'
'arrangement,' 'management' -nomia law (n�mos n. law, custom;
akin to n�mein to manage, control)].

From the Electrons dancing inside your CCD,
maybe, or just a Pyrex glass under its thin
Aluminum Coating to the edge of the universe
and all the "light" and ideas in between !

Time quickly "slipping by"... in The Phases of the Moon.

These pages are still "under construction," and I would appreciate any comments or suggestions you may wish to forward to my e-mail address below!
Thank you for your input.

Our Calendar and the Vernal Equinox

I have also added some rather technical articles and data here on Time, the Earth, and our Calendar:

Summary of the Details of Astronomical Times

Details of the Earth's Rotation and Equatorial Co�rdinates

(What have you seen lately? Neptune? Pluto? A Galaxy? The Starman's Webpages?)

LINKS to other sites on the Web:

STARMAN: A Visual Look at the Visible Sky (� 1996, 1997 by: Jay Ryan, Astronomical Cartoonist.) Click on Jay's "Special Feature: Venus - Inferior Conjunctions and Transits," to visualize the physics of the Venus transit of June 8, 2004. (This page is definitely worth the visit.)
Then check out the humor in one of the most common experiences an amateur astronomer deals with when entertaining guests under the stars in: "The Guest....".
Too late! This Special Feature was removed by Jay already! I think he published it in a book!
Jay's monthly "cartoons" are now being printed in the prestigious magazine, Sky and Telescope.

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