Billy Hix
@billyhix.bsky.social
Professor emeritus/retired NASA researcher Conducts outreach with my portable planetarium . Serious amateur astronomer. Love my grandsons and hope for them a better life. Been blessed with a wonderful career
I could not say it better - I believe, but not in the religion of the GOP that states that if you look and act like me, you are ok, otherwise, you are hated and go away. I don't think Jesus had that in mind!
January 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I could not say it better - I believe, but not in the religion of the GOP that states that if you look and act like me, you are ok, otherwise, you are hated and go away. I don't think Jesus had that in mind!
On January 7, 1610, Galileo pointed his telescope at Jupiter. Like many science endeavors, he didn't see just Jupiter. He saw “stars” next to Jupiter. Over the next two weeks these “stars” moved around Jupiter. This discovery provided support for the heliocentric (Sun centered) solar system.
January 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
On January 7, 1610, Galileo pointed his telescope at Jupiter. Like many science endeavors, he didn't see just Jupiter. He saw “stars” next to Jupiter. Over the next two weeks these “stars” moved around Jupiter. This discovery provided support for the heliocentric (Sun centered) solar system.
First full moon of 2025 on Monday, 13th. The Old Farmer’s Almanac called this full the Full Wolf Moon because wolves were to be heard howling at this time. I was asked why we have names for the full moon. This was their calendar! Most had never seen a paper calendar with names of the months.
January 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
First full moon of 2025 on Monday, 13th. The Old Farmer’s Almanac called this full the Full Wolf Moon because wolves were to be heard howling at this time. I was asked why we have names for the full moon. This was their calendar! Most had never seen a paper calendar with names of the months.
Full Moon on Sunday, December 15. Native Americans called this the “Cold Full Moon” or the “Long Night Full Moon.” That second name originates from the fact that the full moon in December occurs near the winter solstice, which has the longest night of the year. Next month = the Full Wolf Moon.
December 15, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Full Moon on Sunday, December 15. Native Americans called this the “Cold Full Moon” or the “Long Night Full Moon.” That second name originates from the fact that the full moon in December occurs near the winter solstice, which has the longest night of the year. Next month = the Full Wolf Moon.
A wonderful planetarium visit to Snow Hill Elementary School in TN this week!!! Wonderful teachers and excited students made for a great day!!!!
December 6, 2024 at 8:49 PM
A wonderful planetarium visit to Snow Hill Elementary School in TN this week!!! Wonderful teachers and excited students made for a great day!!!!
I want to thank the teachers and staff at Highland Rim School in Lincoln Co TN for allowing me to spend the day with your 5th grade students in my planetarium! What an excited group of students! A special thank you to Mrs. Diotalevi for making sure my day was a good one!
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 PM
I want to thank the teachers and staff at Highland Rim School in Lincoln Co TN for allowing me to spend the day with your 5th grade students in my planetarium! What an excited group of students! A special thank you to Mrs. Diotalevi for making sure my day was a good one!