Airfix 1/144 Saturn Ib

This is another one of my long-term projects. I started it several years ago. It got put aside because of other more important things and other distractions so I never found the time to get back into it until now. Before I put it down, I had nearly finished the upper part of the model from … Continue reading Airfix 1/144 Saturn Ib

So That’s What 5.6 Feels Like

I had just finished watching Oklahoma State get past Kansas St. and was watching the news. They were reporting on the 4.6 quake that happened earlier that morning around 2:30am. When I started feeling some shaking and a rumble sound like a semi-truck going down Delaware. The talking head said that they were feeling an … Continue reading So That’s What 5.6 Feels Like

My First Astrophoto

I just finished processing my first astrophoto. It is of M42, the Orion Nebula. Actually this is about the 8th or 9th version. I think this is the one I'll keep. I think it is not too bad considering it is my first attempt at image processing and it is a composite of only 15 … Continue reading My First Astrophoto

Politicizing Science

If you are truly scientifically minded, all the climate change warnings may have you a bit skeptical. At least you should be. I've been skeptical for some time, even though it seems I'm one of the very few. There are a few bright spots where others with some voice in the press and media have … Continue reading Politicizing Science