Dark energy, dark matter
We’ve known since 1998 that 96 percent of the cosmos is made of unknown stuff. Not merely unknown as in
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Woodchuck Lodge
I have always found that memories of places are hard to disentangle from memories of people in my life. Sometimes
Kids’ Almanac (April 23-30)
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” – William Shakespeare FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston
Geology of Saugerties
Saugerties is a town divided into two halves by one mountain.
The end of an era: Explore the Universe comes to a close
Since 1978, some 1,200 local residents have joined me at my home and observatory to explore the universe. It has been
Kids’ Almanac (April 16-23)
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe FRIDAY | APRIL 17
Nature at your doorstep by Rich Parisio: Admiral Blackbird
What is the best way to keep time? I don’t profess to know, but I do know the most natural
Geology in the town next door
Naturally, we don’t do geology only in Woodstock. We like to get around. Nearby Saugerties is another big attraction for
My favorite Moon
Everyone notices how the Moon changes shape, and generally knows the names of all the phases: Full. Half. Crescent. Gibbous.
Kids’ Almanac (April 9-16)
“There is a morning inside you waiting to burst open into Light.” – Rumi SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Vernal