Tag Archives: solar system

Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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January Planetary Quintets

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Monica

Quintet in Moon Rising Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars cavort early morning with fading stars play with moon rising a bright quintet her part’s the biggest, most brilliant yet First among equals, she anchors the arc, modulates phase in the … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Space Shot

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Monica

from The Washington Post, September 8, 2015, by Rachel Feltman After three years maturing in space, Ardbeg Distillery’s malt whiskey has returned to earth.  The BBC reports significant differences in taste between earth whiskey and the International Space Station’s aged … Continue reading →

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Convergence

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Monica

Here is my best photograph of Venus, Mars, and the setting crescent moon from the evening of February 20. Yesterday the 21st was a huge snowstorm, so nothing was visible. My camera settings admitted too much light, so here is … Continue reading →

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Mars and Venus Conjoin

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Monica

This is not about: “She’s from Venus; he’s from … an alternate universe?” This is about two real planets in conjunction. Public domain images courtesy of Jay Hilgert Named after Roman gods who, at least in theory, controlled the solar … Continue reading →

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Walking Toward Jupiter

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Monica

Walking Toward Jupiter Familiar friend, well met unmistakable ecliptic companion dazzling colossus keeping company nightly not to be lightly missed

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