Category Archives: Astronomy

On Being Old, Conservative, and Formally Educated

Posted on February 19, 2014 by DocStephens

Does the Earth revolve around the Sun and who thinks it does?  Who believes that astrology is a scientific discipline? Professor of Law and Director of the Demography of Diversity Project at Northwestern University, James Lindgren, JD, PhD., explored these questions in his analysis … Continue reading →

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Complexity, Simplicity, and Belief

Posted on November 21, 2013 by DocStephens

There exists a profound tension between the incomprehensible complexity of our universe and our inclination to simplify what we observe in order to afford us a practical understanding.  The consequence of this tension is belief.  Our lives as individuals, the continuing prosperity of … Continue reading →

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Earth From Saturn: A Different Perspective

Posted on July 23, 2013 by DocStephens

What would Earth look like from Saturn?  NASA provided an answer to that question with this stunning image.  That bluish-white dot below Saturn’s rings on the right side of the picture is the Earth as seen from 838 million miles away.  If … Continue reading →

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