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Outsider Diaries

by John McPhee

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Outsider Diaries

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Outsider Diaries

Writings on nature and astronomy from a decidedly layman's perspective. There are lots of pretty pictures too. I'm a mostly editor, sometimes reporter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

In the Blog...

Blog
Something's crooked about our home planet
about 5 months ago
A reporter’s rant: When we’re the story, you know it’s not good news
about 8 months ago
A walk with Grandmother Moon
about 9 months ago
Cast your eye to the southern sky
about 11 months ago
When the night sky makes the news
about a year ago
Secret codes and nocturnal encounters
about a year ago
Sagittarius hits the mark
about 2 years ago
The enduring fascination of Mars
about 2 years ago
Celestial summer visitor
about 4 years ago
Let's play name that star
about 4 years ago

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