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Life Is Simple
Ever heard of Occam’s razor? It’s the principle that says the simplest explanation that fits the facts is most likely the correct one. It’s formally stated as “entities should not be multiplied without necessity.” Or informally as “keep it simple, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, Science and technology
Tagged astronomy, book review, Johnjoe McFadden, nonfiction, Occam's razor, philosophy, simplicity
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Super blood wolf moon lunar eclipse
Tonight’s rare “super blood wolf moon” lunar eclipse coincided with an equally rare clear January night in Seattle. My little point-and-shoot digital camera didn’t do it proper justice, but it gives you an idea of what we saw. Eclipses are … Continue reading
Posted in Science and technology
Tagged astronomy, eclipse, lunar eclipse, moon, science
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The End of Night
The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial LightBy Paul BogardBack Bay Books/Little Brown & Co., New York, 2013 If Vincent Van Gough were alive today he couldn’t possibly paint The Starry Night. That’s because … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged astronomy, books, darkness, Environment, light pollution, night, Van Gough
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