Skipped evening self-study[^selfstudy] to go photograph the moon at the astronomy club

Because of relative motion, the moon that looks so still

Actually needs the telescope recalibrated every five or six minutes

Reminds me of the law of quantitative to qualitative change

Listening to the senior talk about the recent comet, how Saturn’s rings are facing us right now, things like that

Actually, when I first got into sci-fi novels, when I was playing Stellaris, I did a bit of astronomical research —anyway, whether academic or hobbyist, it’s all super demanding for an individual

Recalling this, I feel like the university astronomy club might be the last time I ever get to engage with anything astronomy-related

Makes me even more glad I came. From tomorrow I need to push further, try skipping classes[^skipping], don’t waste time on meaninglessness!

💬 Comments

  • optional (2024-10-17 22:26): So beautiful
  • Ji (2024-10-17 22:47): Our astronomy club doesn’t need an interview, you just join directly, but it’s really active
  • funoru (2024-10-17 23:34): Astronomy club
  • Chen (2024-10-18 06:33): A freedom I envy

[^selfstudy]: Evening self-study (晚自习) is a mandatory supervised study period common in Chinese universities and high schools, typically running from 7–10 PM. Attendance may be tracked.
[^skipping]: Skipping class (翘课) is a small act of rebellion in Chinese universities, where attendance is often strictly monitored and can affect your grade —making it far riskier than in Western universities.