Astronomy Log

3:56:04, 2/5/07

1)

Did stars always twinkle? I know what they say, but for the first 21 years of my life, I never noticed them winking in and out. Now it is twinkle city down here. Is this something I should be concerned about?

2)

I saw a shooting star tonight for the first time ever. It was bright orange, 2 degrees long, and moving half a degree per second. It was pretty, but I was afraid that I was being hoaxed somehow. On further reflection, I don't think I have anything to worry about. More details forthcoming when I learn to care about astronomy.*

*Never.