… So I was just trying to mind my own business and sort out this danged rayality, and now with so much danged time on my hands and out of household projects, I’ve got to resort to this crap again! “Oh, type something funny blog monkey, entertain us!”
Ugh. I hate you people, even when you’re not around!
So having extra time to contemplate the Universe, I’ve decided to … uh … contemplate the Universe!
Hey, I’ve always loved space and astronomy, and all the wonder of the endless cosmos that surround this tiny blue marble. In fact, it was just about a year ago in this space that I was trying to wrap my mind around the first-ever images of a black hole in outer space, among other cool features and images from well beyond our earthbound existence.
If you’re inclined to notice, the pace of the discoveries being made by astronomers and astrophysicists around the globe is continuing unabated. It seems as if every day they’re finding new exoplanets (more than 50 already in 2020), spotting interstellar objects (such as Oumuamua), and unraveling more and more mysteries about dark matter, black holes and all manner of interstellar mystery.
Oh, and what about all the new constellations! It doesn’t get as much notice as some of the other space stories out there, but there’s been a slew of new connect-the-stars drawings. In 2018, NASA made headlines when it named 21 new constellations that have been identified using the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The Hulk (because of the gamma-ray connection), Godzilla, the Starship Enterprise, and Dr. Who’s Tardis are among the latest official additions to the lore of the night sky. Such mirth and madcappery! Who says scientists are boring? Pah!
Of course, with all the other news as of late, you may have missed some of the brandy-new ones that were recently added. Always eager to spread knowledge, let me share a few with you:
First up, if you look to the Western spring sky, is Manny the Manatee—
A bit crude, but you can see him … you know, if you squint a bit.
Next is Steve, the Fisherman …
Again, a tad of imagination is needed, but you can see it. Sort of.
Now if you’re worried that Steve is lonely up there in the Heavens all by himself, don’t worry! Just a few galaxies over is Bertha the Librarian.
Awww … she’s a cutie, right? And I bet she’s a lot of fun when those glasses come off—watch out, Steve!
Speaking of more fun, to the Far North, there’s Squatchy the Sasquatch!
Not exactly a looker, but hey, I’m sure to the right Bigfoot, she’s a … uh … another Bigfoot. I’m not one to judge. Love is love.
And everyone loves dogs, right? Turn South and say hi to Hector, the Support Chihuahua!
He looks sorta mean for support pup, no? Well, I’m sure he makes some nervous frequent flyer happy, even if he’s not all that friendly.
Oh, you know who’s always a friendly? Dorothy the Dinosaur!
Romp-pomp-a-chomp!
And while we’re on iconic children’s figures, how can we have a party in the sky without Fudgie the Whale?!
And, of course, a quasar to the left, his good friend Cookie Puss!
Hmm … not sure why, but do they kind of look … oh, never mind! I’m just seeing things.
Okay, I’m not going to pretend to understand this one, but hey, it’s Flappers the Two-Headed Goat!
Yay? Hmmm …
Finally, this one over the night skies of Philly is simply called Ongo the Influencer.
Derivative!
Anyway, always happy to drop some knowledge on you all. Sweet dreams my little blogaroos!