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"The solstice is a doorway to awaken our connection to the cycles of the Earth." – T.S. Eliot
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Christmas Bread & “Liberty Teas”
"Having visited my great grandmother, Omi, in Germany multiple times growing up, I’ve always had a special connection to German baked goods. While I have yet to find the perfect German pretzel in the U.S. or a recipe that yields a decent replica, I have discovered that stollen — a traditional German Christmas bread — is relatively easy to recreate in my own kitchen." -- Alison Tashima, Class of 2024
Observatories & Planetariums
"The time will come when diligent research over long periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden" -- Lucius Annaeus Seneca, "Naturales Quaestiones" 62 A.D.
Molėtai Astronomical Observatory
The old astronomical observatory of Vilnius University, opened in 1753, and the new University observatory near Vingis Park, built in 1921, gradually appeared inside the city of Vilnius where conditions turned out to be unsatisfactory for astronomical observations. In 1974 and 1991, the reflecting telescopes of 63 cm and 165 cm diameters were put into operation; one of the largest in Northern Europe
Fiske Planetarium
The largest planetarium on a U.S. college or university campus is the Fiske Planetarium which features a 65-foot diameter dome. It seats over 200. It has undergone significant technological upgrades, making it one of the most advanced planetariums in the country. It offers a variety of shows, including live demonstrations and immersive experiences that simulate different cosmic phenomena and environments.
Quadrivium: Autumn
Educational settlements should be magical places. The stack informing the beauty of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day globally. Titles are time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We monitor the action continuously to formulate response to public consultations. Topics appear on our CALENDAR and explored every day at 16:00 UTC. Recommend refresh of this web page once or twice to see timeliest information.
Winter Solstice
Kevin Moss, Community Outreach Coordinator at Plantations discusses the significance of the Winter Solstice and Celtic folklore around winter plants. Kevin is standing in the heart of the "Mullstein Family Winter Garden" located in the Botanical Garden at Cornell Plantations.
International Building Code Assembly Group A
§ 303.1 Assembly Group A includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation. Today we sort through relevant specifics that apply to planetariums.
Current Issues & Recent Research
We examine the proposals for the 2028 National Electrical Safety Code; including our own. Public comment on proposed changes will be received until March 24th. The 2026 National Electrical Code which has recently been released for public use (public input on the 2029 revision will be received until April 9, 2026). Next Tuesday we prepare proposals for Technical Committee CMP-3.
Gallery: Planetariums
Planetariums are central features in many education communities; including secondary school campuses. They are special "theaters" that present educational and entertaining shows about the night sky or provide training in celestial navigation. Content is presented across a dome-shaped projection screen onto which scenes of stars, planets, and other celestial objects can be made to appear and move realistically to simulate the complex 'motions of the heavens' with highly specialized projectors that have evolved over centuries.