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Tis the Season to Give Green

Yes, it is almost Christmas but some are still thinking about Christmas gifts. Have you ever considered avoiding the malls and online stores and giving a green gift? Name a Star Yes, you can have a star named after your sweetheart, parent, child, or friend. The Star Foundation Network allows your loved one to look up in the sky and see your gift every night…provided it isn’t cloudy. Each star costs $39.95 and the recipient gets a certificate, a signature medallion, a map of the constellations, a map and mythological explanation of the star, an astronomical term sheet, a fact … Continue reading →

Are You an Astrophotographer?

Are you a backyard astronomer looking to document a starlit sky with your own camera? Recently fellow blogger Courtney Mroch asked me for tips on how to shoot constellations and I thought I would write a simple post on camera set up, focusing, and lighting. Then I realized there is much more to astrophotography than one blog could accommodate. Therefore, I have decided to devote an entire series of blogs to astrophotography beginning with this one on the types of cameras used to capture stellar shots of constellations. The introduction and subsequent swift evolution of digital cameras has made astrophotography … Continue reading →

Love & the Stars: Is There Something to It?

As I admitted when I wrote about pet horoscopes, I’m kind of interested in astrology. I think there are some things it can help explain. A few years back I got a huge book called The Power of Birthdays, Stars, & Numbers: The Complete Personology Reference Guide. (When I say “huge” I mean as in size, not that it was a best-seller. I don’t know if it was or not.) Anyway, it lists all 366 birthdays of the year. Using part astrology, part numerology, and even some psychology it profiles each personality. The result is an overview of who you … Continue reading →

“Star Trek” Star Turned Heavenly Body

You know that you have really reached star status when you get an asteroid named after you. Just ask “Star Trek” actor George Takei. An asteroid between Mars and Jupiter has just been renamed 7307 Takei in honor of the actor whom many of us known best for playing Hikaru Sulu in the original “Star Trek” series and movies. “I am now a heavenly body,” Takei told reporters upon hearing about the honor. “I found out about it yesterday. … I was blown away. It came out of the clear, blue sky – just like an asteroid.” The 70-year-old actor … Continue reading →

Weekend Wanderings: Honey I Shrunk the Solar System

I’m back to bring you another Weekend Wandering that I took my daughter on, it’s a week late, but this time last week I was at the hospital for surgery and I wasn’t quite up to my usual par for typing. But as I detailed in my first weekend wandering, my daughter and I are now trying to spend our weekends on adventuring through our local area and discovering the hidden treasures that are hosted by our city. Honey I Shrunk the Solar System For this particular weekend wandering, we took a drive out to the University of Texas at … Continue reading →

Patriotic Crafts for Veterans Day

Here are some more crafts to help celebrate Veterans Day: Veterans Day Wreath You may have never heard of making a wreath for Veteran’s Day, but that’s okay. Wreaths can be for any occasion. Things you will need: Smooth wreath form Glue Cardstock or construction paper (red, white, and blue) Scissors Ribbon or yarn Small flag or flag picture *An embroider hoop or even a sturdy foam or paper plate will also work in place of wreath form. You can also decorate a grapevine wreath if you like. What you need to do: First, you’ll want to cut out lots … Continue reading →

Looking at the Stars

A few blogs ago I started an extension of my evidence series dealing with ways you can show your kids evidence for the existence of God. I think that looking at nature and the universe is a great way to show the existence of God to your children. First of all, most children are completely intrigued by things in nature and the universe. Secondly, the world we live in is God’s beautiful creation. From the intricate details of a flower petal to the grand mountain ranges to beautiful sunsets, God can be seen all around us. In the previous blog … Continue reading →