by Eric Bogatin | Mar 2, 2014 | Inspiration, Life 201, What Works
I’ve been writing technical books, feature articles and columns for more than 40 years. Based on the old guideline, “An expert is someone who’s made all the mistakes possible,” I am well along my way to being an expert. Most of my writing has been for a general...
by Eric Bogatin | Mar 2, 2014 | Inspiration
Millions around the world counted down the “seven minutes of terror” as we all followed each step of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), named “Curiosity”, execute the final steps of its landing on Mars. The mission control room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, part...
by Eric Bogatin | Feb 24, 2013 | Inspiration
Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky and the dynamics of objects in space. I think of it as about what you can see when you observe the sky with your eyes or through a telescope. What I love about astronomy is that it is accessible to everyone. You walk...
by Eric Bogatin | Feb 24, 2013 | Astonishing Science News, Inspiration, Life 201
If you missed out on summer camp as a kid, as I did, it’s not too late. But this time, you don’t have to rough it. For the last few years, I’ve attended various star parties during the summer. These are gatherings of enthusiastic amateur astronomers (not all of whom...
by Eric Bogatin | Feb 24, 2013 | Astonishing Science News, Inspiration, Life 201
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house… ” is the way the classic poem by Major Henry Livingston Jr. 1748 – 1828, begins. Over the years, 849 variations have been created each with different spins and Matthew Monroe has...
by Eric Bogatin | Feb 24, 2013 | Inspiration
Looking for an astronomy class a little beyond the basics, but not requiring a PhD and taught by the experts? Here are four recommendations that are “out of this world.” Formal school may have ended for many of us, but the thirst for more science knowledge,...
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