Clay Date
Above: Making memories with pots and friends. Courtesy of Paseo Pottery. When it comes to gifts, my wife, Kristin, likes experiences, while I enjoy more tactile things. When I heard about Paseo…
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Parallax | Go. See. Do. | May 2018
Astro-photography can range from a steady hand holding a camera phone against a telescope's eyepiece to extremely technical sessions that span multiple nights capturing data. The image above was taken…
Read MoreParallax | Go. See. Do. | April 2018
When I moved to New Mexico 12 years ago, the sheer volume of stars suspended in the night sky amazed me. With our high elevation, clean air, low population densities, and high number of clear nights…
Read MoreParallax | Go. See. Do. | March 2018
The word parallax , broadly interpreted, means “new insights gained from the addition of a second vantage point”—a metaphor with enough meaning to earn an appearance in my wedding vows. Astronomers can…
Read MoreParallax | Go. See. Do. | February 2018
February’s crisp air provides a clear view of our dark New Mexico skies. Cold air vibrates more slowly, which allows for better viewing. Low precipitation, pollen counts, and wind speeds favor early…
Read MoreParallax | Go. See. Do. | January 2018
Among New Mexico’s myriad cultural resources are its dark skies—windows into our ancestral night-sky heritage. As an amateur astronomer and lover of stories, I’m pulled into the inky black canvas that…
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