No chauvinism here. I was referring to the person being interviewed. I'm well aware that perihelion/aphelion and the solstices have other implications for those in the southern hemisphere. By the way, Seth, thanks for referring me to "A Private Universe." I really enjoyed seeing it again. Do you know if similar studies have been done since? Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Seth Jarvis Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:33 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] FW: Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 53, Issue 5 Check your hemispheric chauvinism at the door. For the folks in the southern hemisphere the shortest day of year corresponds nicely with aphelion. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.1/889 - Release Date: 7/6/2007 8:00 PM