Corona Borealis: The Crown of Ariadne

Corona Borealis: The Crown of Ariadne

“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” – Og Mandino The stars have always been seen as a source of inspiration and the birthplace of many myths and legends. The constellation Corona Borealis, or...
Orpheus in the Underworld

Orpheus in the Underworld

Let me tell you my version of the old love story, for it was I, Orpheus who was a part of this tale. It started one very lovely day when I saw a beautiful young lady. I was a talented musician, as you may know. I played the lyre and, not to brag, but I could make...
Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?

Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?

Every year I offer to teach a course in our homeschool co-op, and I’ve taught astronomy many of those years. One year I was given a class of 3rd and 4th graders, and the focus of the class was planetary astronomy. Every week I grilled them on the names of the 8...