Jeff Medkeff

spectrumSign of the TimesRICH HARRINGTONI'm no Taurus, but 1 know bull when I see it. And I saw plenty when I opened my Boston Globe last August 28th and read the headline "Heavens Smile on Astrology School." The Astrological institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, is now an accredited institution of...

Bad-Guy Editor'm an idiot. I don't know any astronomy. I pander to advertisers. I don't care what readers think. I'm interested only in money. I'm closed-minded. I'm a bigot.Yes, I'm bad. At least, that's what I'd think if I were to believe everything that's been said to me, or about me, on the...

My Hero, the TyrantOn my first trip to London 23 years ago, I was wandering through Westminster Abbey when I happened to look down at my feet. The large flagstone on which I stood was inscribed in Latin: Hie deposi-tutu est Quod Mar tale fuit Isaaci Newtotti. Below me the great master lay in...

And the Big Loser Was The winners of our 20th-century, inspirational-image poll were showcased last month, beginning on page 37. I had two images at the top of my personal list. One was the poll s first choice, "Earthrise, Apollo 8." The other was "Electromagnetic Sky." So 1 was mightily surprised...