One of the students from the Maryland School for the Blind astronomy series just FIXED IT! You see, previously, before Pluto's cruel demotion, one could remember the order of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, etc) with the phrase "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas." But now...no noodles! Shoutout to Z for this gem: "My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Noodles(!)
Don't forget, folks! The Perseid meteors peak overnight. https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html
Heya folks! Annnnd we're back. The Perseid meteor shower is approaching, peaking on August 11/12. What if you're like some of my buddies, and are blind? Or it's raining? Listening to 'em is a great way to observe. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa14fOybJ4qTosQPa1TJdcw
I got to learn how to use a thirty foot telescope last night. It was "out of this world!" https://joshurban.substack.com/p/shoot-the-moon?s=w
