Explanation¶

Background information and conceptual guides to deepen your understanding.

Explanation guides are understanding-oriented. They clarify and illuminate a topic. They help you understand why things work the way they do.

Available Topics¶

Gemini Protocol

What is Gemini? Learn about the protocol Astronomo speaks.
Gopher Protocol

The classic menu-driven protocol from 1991.
Finger Protocol

User information lookup protocol from the early internet.
Architecture

How Astronomo is built: components, data flow, and design decisions.