For those of you who know their Bible, you might know an important verse in Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” While this blog is no biblical commentary, good old King Solomon nevertheless understood an important truth about human nature; we need a vision, a prophecy, an ideology, a ‘grand narrative’ to drive our endeavours, to ignite the human genius. Every night human beings around the planet see the same sky, the same moon and the same celestial bodies. That view leaves us awe-struck, and I can only imagine what went through the minds of our distant ancestors who knew nothing of astronomy and physics. NASA’s probe ‘Curiosity’ could not have a more fitting name, because so much of our culture is the product of that uniquely human quality, without which we would find ourselves unrecognisable. However, as the French philosopher Lyotard predicted, we have allowed ourselves to be drowned in the flood of digitised, quantifiable knowledge, and rational behaviour has become equated with selfishness, perhaps the nastiest of human vices. The spirit of exploration is disappearing from our space programmes, and everything must have a so-called ‘rational’, economically driven motive to be held legitimate. Deeper questions about legitimation are disregarded, particularly those about the legitimation of the legitimators. We have been told that human suffering on earth should cause us to focus all our energies on this planet, rather than on the pursuit of science-fiction adventures in space. I want to question this assertion, and I hope to show you that to appeal to our collective conscience is misguided and possibly dangerous.
|ESA probe approaching Mars|
In 2009, each European from an ESA member state paid €8.64 on the space programme, while each American paid $57.54 to NASA. The current ESA budget of €4 billion is sufficient to finance dozens of missions, among them probes to Mars, Venus, and the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. So, with a relatively small amount of money, quite a lot is possible. A manned mission to Mars however, would require an entirely different level of financing. Robert Zubrin and David Baker’s proposal of sending four astronauts to the Red Planet (see Mars Direct) would cost around €50 billion over a period of 10 years, while more conventional estimates for such a project easily reach €500 billion. Going to space is expensive; there is no way around that. The key to preventing you from thinking that this money could better be used to tackle problems here in Earth is an understanding of why space is so expensive.
You might think that it’s the energy costs that cause the problem, but this is certainly not the case. Let’s say it costs €10,000 to place one kilogram of material into orbit (admittedly a high estimate), requiring 50 litres of kerosene, costing about €1 per litre, then this accounts for merely €50 per kilogram. What makes launch costs high are the materials needed to construct rockets, the non-reusability of rockets, and the development costs. The latter refers to both paying staff and to trying out new technologies, which for the aforementioned reasons is quite expensive. However, it is very important to understand that in the current ESA budget, robotic exploration accounts for a mere 2.7%. Human spaceflight and launchers account for 8.8% and 15.1% respectively. The vast majority of money is spent on stuff like navigation systems and earth observation. A quick glance at the NASA budget confirms that impression. Effectively, Europe spends about €500 million a year on space exploration, which, if spent on development aid, would increase Europe’s development budget by a mere 1%. The money spent on space is insignificant when compared to healthcare or education.
|Earth and terraformed Mars:|
humanity's future on two planets
However, I have a point to make that is even more important. Is improving the state of affairs in the world really about money? Space technology has contributed massively to decreasing human suffering (weather satellites, navigation services, earth observation, disaster management, etc.), and money itself does not build schools and hospitals. This planet is suffering not from a lack of resources. A lack of money is artificially created scarcity, caused by our blind belief and religious adherence to the monetary system. If we burnt all our money, no resource would have disappeared. My point is that it is human beings that have to build and operate schools and hospitals, and that resources on this planet are not scarce, but unevenly distributed. A budget for space exploration that is ten times higher than the one we have now would easily be achievable, for it is not the lack of resources that prohibits it, but a lack of political will and public support. As so often, we are confronted also with a need for international coordination, preventing duplication and encouraging cooperation between the space-faring countries. A merger of all space agencies into a World Space Agency would allow for the colonisation of the Moon and Mars to begin in this decade. Europe can play a particularly important role in facilitating such cooperation, because ESA is the prime example of a successful international space programme.
There are ethical problems with going to space (mostly related to environmental arguments about the contamination of other planets with earth life), but the economic argument is certainly misleading. It makes us think that money itself feeds people, which could not be further from the truth. It is, in fact, a dangerous idea, because what is really required is the equal distribution of resources. The resources used on the space programme would not benefit people who are suffering, but the political institutions that enforce ‘free trade’ such as the World Trade Organisation give industrialised countries a competitive advantage that will forever deepen the gap between rich and poor. The cure for injustice is to be sought largely at the political level (as we discuss in various posts), and not in cutting space budgets for the mere reason that they no longer secure votes.
It is inevitably the destiny of humanity to go into space. Future generations will struggle with overpopulation and resource depletion to an extent that is completely unimaginable to us at this time. Existing on one planet implies the constant threat of extinction (epidemic, nuclear war, asteroid impact are but a few scenarios). SETI has had no results so far, and as far as we know, we are alone in the universe – we are its only consciousness, and it would be irresponsible to keep the consciousness of the universe on a single planet. Mars is just next door, and the colonisation of the solar system and nearby stars is technologically very feasible. ESA’s Aurora programme is an ambitious but underfunded project, intended to bring humans to Mars by 2035, and to begin colonisation in the 2040s. At least 25% of the ESA budget should be devoted to this end. At the moment, 19% are spent on building an unnecessary satellite navigation system that duplicates the already existing GPS. Combining the budgets of NASA, ESA, and ROSKOSMOS would make a manned mission to Mars feasible by 2022. No vision has a stronger appeal than space, and if humanity is to flourish we need to pursue this vision.
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Through August 22nd: The Perseids Meteor Shower makes it appearance every year and this year is expected to be a very good showing with no moon in the sky. Evening Sky Tours is highlighting the Perseids meteor shower through August 22 on tours. The peak activity will occur August 11-13, with up to 80 meteors per hour.
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H. MOSER & CIE.: THE SOMBRE BEAUTY OF THE MOON
Fascinating, mysterious: People have always found the moon captivating. With the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept model, H. Moser & Cie. pays remarkable homage to the lunar body. With two resolutely contemporary models, H. Moser & Cie. reinterprets the most poetic complication ever; showcasing the eyecatching moon in a large window at 6 o’clock, in all its splendour. A perpetual moon, the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept is one of the most precise moon phases available, with one day’s deviation every 1027 years.
By reinterpreting the moon phase in such an understated way, H. Moser & Cie. highlights the beauty of the lunar body in an ode to its purity. Nestled at the heart of the Concept dial, which features neither logo nor indices, the moon shines through in a large window at 6 o’clock. Surrounding it there is only space, seemingly interplanetary space. This effect is enhanced by the dial which is made from Vantablack® for the steel model. Its ultra-black coating, regarded as the darkest substance of all, Vantablack® is used in astrophysics in telescopes and by the army as thermal camouflage. It is composed of carbon nanotubes that are vertically aligned next to each other and is capable of absorbing 99.965% of light. It is the darkest black dial to be produced yet. The black colour is such that it appears astral, abyss-like: An undeniable black hole at the centre of which shines the moon. The Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept in steel has an elegant, serene and refined moon phase display. A contemporary and bold design equipped with a black leather strap.
More sensual, the 5N red gold version features an H. Moser & Cie. midnight-blue fumé dial. Its deep lustres, with twilight tones, are perfectly matched with the red gold of the case. A brown alligator leather strap adds the finishing touch.
The Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept is powered by the HMC 801 hand-wound Manufacture calibre, equipped with an interchangeable Moser escapement. This calibre ensures the watch has a minimum 7-day power reserve, with an indicator on the movement side. The moon phase system is an extremely precise display that can be set, read and predicted to within a minute. The system can be easily adjusted using a push-button on the side of the case. On average, the moon’s orbital period lasts 29.53059 days. To be more precise: 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.9 seconds. The Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept’s intricate wheel train portrays this interval so precisely that the gap is a mere 0.23 seconds per day, that is to say one day’s deviation after 1027.30 years, making it the most precise model available.
The H. Moser Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept embodies technical complexity, is unconditionally elegant and understated and worthy of the finest watchmaking traditions. Available in steel or red gold, the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept is available in a limited edition of 50 pieces for each of the two references.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – ENDEAVOUR PERPETUAL MOON CONCEPT
Reference 1801-1200, steel model, Vantablack® dial, black leather strap, limited edition of 50 pieces Reference 1801-0400, 5N red gold model, midnight-blue fumé dial, brown alligator leather strap, limited edition of 50 pieces
Steel or 18-carat 5N red gold
Diameter: 42.0 mm, height: 12.9 mm
Screw-in crown adorned with an “M”
Vantablack® or midnight-blue fumé with sunburst pattern
Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands
Centre seconds and AM/PM hands
Moon phase window
Hand-wound HMC 801 Manufacture calibre
Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes, height: 6.5 mm
Frequency: 18,000 Vib/h
28 jewels and screwed gold mounts
Power reserve: minimum 7-day with a double barrel
Bevelled ring and Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Interchangeable Moser escapement
Original Straumann Hairspring®
Traditional screw balance wheel with gold adjusting screws
Gold escapement wheel and pallet fork
Hours and minutes
Centre seconds hand and hacking seconds
AM/PM indicator – Hours 12 to 6 o’clock representing AM and 7 to 11 o’clock representing PM
Large moon-phase indicator display
Power reserve indicator on movement side
Moon-phase adjuster push-button on the case flank
Hand-stitched black leather or brown alligator leather
Steel or 18-carat 5N red gold pin buckle engraved with the Moser logo
Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept, reference 1801-1200, steel model, Vantablack® dial, black leather strap, limited edition of 50 pieces
Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept, reference 1801-0400, 5N red gold model, midnight-blue fumé dial, brown alligator leather strap
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More about H. MOSER & CIE.
H. Moser & Cie. was created by Heinrich Moser in 1828. Based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, it currently employs around 60 people, has developed 12 in-house calibres to date and produces more than 1,500 watches per annum. H. Moser & Cie. manufactures parts such as regulating organs and balance-springs, which are used for its own production as well as to supply its partner companies. H. Moser & Cie. is honoured to have a Moser family member with the company as Honorary Chairman and President of the Heinrich and Henri Moser Foundation. The aim of the Moser Foundation, created by one of Heinrich Moser’s descendants, is to keep the family history alive and seek out antique pieces for the Moser Museum, located in Charlottenfels Manor, Heinrich Moser’s family home. With its substantial watchmaking expertise and highly acclaimed experience in the sector, MELB Holding holds shares in H. Moser & Cie. and Hautlence. MELB Holding is an independent family group, based in the heart of the legendary Vallée de Joux.


Solar Space 72 Pieces Wooden Round Floor Puzzles (4-6 Years)
Space System Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle has beautiful full-color illustrations of the planets, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Be a little astronaut and explore our space with Mini Leaves Space Puzzle 72 pieces puzzles.
- Is a great educational Wooden floor puzzle featuring brightly colored, space-themed designs, quite appealing to little ones. 72 wooden pieces come in a wooden box, are easy to grab, and are good for kids' motor skills, shape recognition, memory, and improving their social bond with others.
- Follow the attached illustration paper, you could jigsaw a wonderful space world. Learn through play. The finished puzzle measures 29' x 29 '' CM. Enjoy the family screen-free fun with this floor puzzle. Keep kids busy when staying at home with lots of fun.
- This puzzle is a fun activity to do alone or in a group and makes a great gift at Christmas, birthdays, and holidays.


April 5th 2014, 1:00 pm
Join the Howell Woods Advisory Board and staff for an annual open house event at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center. Spend part of the day and into the night enjoying educational programs and recreational activities for adults and children.
The Howell Woodstock event has fun things to do for the whole family including hayrides, star gazing, nature walks, live music and a bonfire with s'mores.
There will be a variety of educational programs, conservation and green living booths, as well as learning center reptile and birds of prey displays.
In addition, local vendor Raglands Productions will be on site with a rock wall, mechanical bull and inflatables. Food will be available for purchase from the following:
Vendors: click here to register
- White Swan BBQ
- The Chuck Wagon
Educational Program Schedule (All programs are free)
2:00 p.m. Soaring with Raptors
3:00 p.m. Living with North Carolinas Venomous Snakes
4:00 p.m. Turtles of Howell Woods
5:00 p.m. Exoplanets
6:00 p.m. Black holes
7:00 p.m. Weather on Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
8:00 p.m. State Wide Star Party*
For more information on the event, call (919) 938-0115.
* State Wide Star Party
Join Howell Woods in celebration of the North Carolina Science Festival with a sky watching extravaganza! Howell Woods is a perfect spot for viewing the night sky because it’s located away from city lights. During the afternoon, solar telescopes will be staffed by amateur astronomers who can show the public sunspots and solar flares. And after dark, we'll train our telescopes on the moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and a number of deep sky objects.
NOTE: If you have your own telescope or binoculars, we encourage you to bring them along with blankets and chairs. This Statewide Star Party event is an extension of the Howell Woodstock festival which begins at 1:00 p.m. Come early, bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of nature talks and activities, food, music, crafts and fun!
The North Carolina Statewide Star Party is made possible thanks to the generous support of NC Space Grant.
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Full Moon 2024: A Guide to the Lunar Events of the Year
The year 2024 will be a spectacular one for lunar enthusiasts, as it will feature 12 full moons, each with its own unique name and meaning. The full moon is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun, as seen from Earth. The full moon occurs once every 29.5 days, or about once a month, depending on the lunar cycle.
The full moon is not only a beautiful sight to behold, but also a source of inspiration and fascination for many cultures and traditions around the world. The full moon has been associated with various myths, legends, rituals, festivals, and celebrations, as well as with the effects and influences that it may have on human behavior and emotions.
The names of the full moons are derived from the seasons, the natural phenomena, the animals, the plants, or the events that occur during the month of the full moon. The names of the full moons vary depending on the region, the culture, or the source of reference. Some of the most common names of the full moons are based on the Native American, the Colonial American, or the Old English traditions.
The following is a list of the full moons of 2024, along with their dates, times, names, and meanings.
January 25, 2024 Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon is named after the howling of the wolves that could be heard during the cold and snowy nights of January. The Wolf Moon is also known as the Old Moon, the Ice Moon, or the Snow Moon. The Wolf Moon of 2024 will occur at 12:54 p.m. EST.
February 24, 2024 Snow Moon
The Snow Moon is named after the heavy snowfall that typically occurs during the month of February. The Snow Moon is also known as the Hunger Moon, the Storm Moon, or the Bone Moon, as it was a time of scarcity and hardship for the Native Americans. The Snow Moon of 2024 will occur at 7:30 a.m. EST.
March 25, 2024 Worm Moon
The Worm Moon is named after the earthworms that begin to emerge from the thawing soil in March, signaling the arrival of spring. The Worm Moon is also known as the Sap Moon, the Crow Moon, or the Crust Moon, as it marks the time of the maple syrup harvest, the cawing of the crows, or the crusty snow. The Worm Moon of 2024 will occur at 3:00 a.m. EST.
April 23, 2024 Pink Moon
The Pink Moon is named after the pink flowers of the wild ground phlox that bloom in April, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The Pink Moon is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, or the Fish Moon, as it signifies the growth of the vegetation, the fertility of the animals, or the spawning of the fish. The Pink Moon of 2024 will occur at 7:49 p.m. EST.
May 23, 2024 Flower Moon
The Flower Moon is named after the abundance of flowers that blossom in May, creating a fragrant and colourful display. The Flower Moon is also known as the Corn Planting Moon, the Milk Moon, or the Hare Moon, as it marks the time of the corn planting, the milking of the cows, or the mating of the hares. The Flower Moon of 2024 will occur at 9:53 a.m. EST.
June 21, 2024 Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon is named after the ripening of the strawberries that are ready to be picked in June. The Strawberry Moon is also known as the Rose Moon, the Hot Moon, or the Mead Moon, as it coincides with the blooming of the roses, the rising of the temperatures, or the making of the honey wine. The Strawberry Moon of 2024 will occur at 9:08 p.m. EST.
July 21, 2024 Buck Moon
The Buck Moon is named after the antlers of the male deer that begin to grow in July, preparing for the mating season. The Buck Moon is also known as the Thunder Moon, the Hay Moon, or the Wort Moon, as it reflects the frequent thunderstorms, the harvesting of the hay, or the gathering of the herbs. The Buck Moon of 2024 will occur at 6:17 a.m. EST.
August 19, 2024 Sturgeon Moon
The Sturgeon Moon is named after the sturgeon, a large and ancient fish that is more easily caught in August. The Sturgeon Moon is also known as the Red Moon, the Green Corn Moon, or the Grain Moon, as it relates to the reddish hue of the moon, the ripening of the corn, or the harvesting of the grains. The Sturgeon Moon of 2024 will occur at 2:26 p.m. EST.
September 17, 2024 Corn Moon
The Corn Moon is named after the corn, one of the main crops that is harvested in September. The Corn Moon is also known as the Harvest Moon, the Barley Moon, or the Fruit Moon, as it coincides with the autumnal equinox, the reaping of the barley, or the picking of the fruits. The Corn Moon of 2024 will occur at 10:34 p.m. EST.
October 17, 2024 Hunter's Moon
The Hunter's Moon is named after the hunting of the game that is done in October, in preparation for the winter. The Hunter's Moon is also known as the Blood Moon, the Travel Moon, or the Dying Grass Moon, as it evokes the blood of the prey, the migration of the birds, or the withering of the grass. The Hunter's Moon of 2024 will occur at 7:26 a.m. EST.
November 15, 2024 Beaver Moon.
The Beaver Moon is named after the beavers, the industrious rodents that build their dams and lodges in November, before the onset of the frost. The Beaver Moon is also known as the Frost Moon, the Mourning Moon, or the Oak Moon, as it signifies the first frost, the end of the harvest, or the strength of the oak tree. The Beaver Moon of 2024 will occur at 4:28 p.m. EST.
December 15, 2024 Cold Moon
The Cold Moon is named after the cold weather that sets in December, bringing snow and ice. The Cold Moon is also known as the Long Night Moon, the Moon Before Yule, or the Bitter Moon, as it corresponds to the longest night of the year, the winter solstice, or the harshness of the season. The Cold Moon of 2024 will occur at 4:02 a.m. EST.
The full moon 2024 calendar is a great way to keep track of the lunar events of the year, and to learn more about the history and culture behind the names of the full moons. The full moon 2024 calendar can also help you to plan and schedule your activities according to the lunar cycle, and to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the moonlight.


Welcome to the Greatest Space Adventure on Earth! Whether your visit includes training like an astronaut, attending a special event or just a day of touring Kennedy Space Center, arrive early for this full-day experience to make the most of your visit. Though closing time varies by season, the visitor complex opens at 9 am every day of the year. Plan your trip for this season or next, for any day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Now it’s time to have fun and make the most of your visit. Learn about all your options to make your visit memorable. Questions? We are here to help. Visit Information, Guest Services or ask a crewmember for assistance.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex℠ is organized into Mission Zones — allowing you to weave your way through the U.S. Space Program in chronological order: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle and beyond!


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The largest supermoon visible since 1948 will grace us with its presence on November 14th, 2016. This amazing moon will be the biggest and brightest in 70 years, making it an event you just don’t want to miss. Supermoons themselves are fairly frequent and there have been plenty of stories about them in the news in 2016. There will be a total of six in 2016, the new moons of March, April and May, and the full moons of October, November and December. The three early ones were new moons, so they weren’t visible by the naked eye. Unlike the rare Black Moon or Blood Moon, this particular one has no prophecy attached to it, but it will be a once-in-a-generation sight.
Many people are uncertain about what makes a moon super or not super. The phenomena occurs when the moon is at its closest orbit to the Earth. Because the moon’s orbit is elliptical, there are times when it is closer to earth than others. When its either full or new and meets this criteria, it’s termed super. These moons, when full of course, can be up to 30 percent brighter and appear 14 percent larger than a regular full moon. At its closest point on Monday, the November supermoon will be approximately 214,486 miles away from Earth, which is pretty close in space measurements. This astronomical event will not come again until November 25, 2034.
The term supermoon does not come from any astronomy textbook. An Astrologer named Richard Noelle is credited with creating the supermoon label back in 1979. HIs criteria was that a new or full moon which occurs with the Moon at, or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit would be “super.” In short, Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line, with Moon in its nearest approach to Earth. There is no documentation on why Noelle chose 90% as his threshold. Despite the non-scientific approach, the name stuck and grows in use each passing year.
The Supermoon, the Tides, and More
One interesting fact is that the tides will bed stronger during this supermoon. When the moon is closer to earth, the tides will be higher and less consistent. Some of the side-effects that might occur with human beings is insomnia, potential escalated emotional responses, and extreme behaviors. Emergency rooms are often filled to the brim during a full moon with people who act erratically for unexplained reasons. Police departments worldwide report an uptick in crime during a full moon as well.
There are many theories on why this odd set of circumstances occur around a full moon, including the “water” theory; which states that since our bodies are mostly made up of water, the gravitational pull of the full moon does something to tip the balance in the brain and leads to irrational behavior. Other theories have attempted to connect everything from the birth-rate to suicides with the phases of the moon, but there is little corroborating information. The insomnia effect has been researched with some credible results on loss of sleep, but nothing tying that loss to anything else. For an individual already suffering from mental health issues, this effect is likely to be escalated.
The moon can often appear red or orange when it’s lower in the sky because light particles at the red end of the spectrum don’t scatter as easily as light particles at the other end (blue end.) When the moon passes through the thicker part of the atmosphere it appears red, but as it gets higher in the sky, returns to it’s normal coloring.
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The Lindbergh High School Astronomy Club invites the community to rise early to view the Venus Transit Tuesday, June 8.
At about 6 a.m. — sunrise — the planet Venus will be visible as a small, inky-black dark spot crossing the sun. Venus can be seen crossing the sun through the club's telescope with a special solar filter.
The viewing will take place on the Lindbergh High School soccer field, 4900 S. Lindbergh Blvd., on the rear of the high school campus.
Jim Denner, Astronomy Club sponsor and Lindbergh science teacher, will be on hand to discuss the Venus Transit, and will point out other stars of interest in the morning sky. It is worth missing an hour of sleep to view Venus, because this event occurs only every 120 years or so, according to a district news release.


If you haven’t heard the tragic news, Stephen Hawking has passed away at age 76, according to a statement released by his family.
“His family have kindly requested that they be given the time and privacy to mourn his passing, but they would like to thank everyone who has been by Professor Hawking’s side — and supported him — throughout his life,” the statement said.
Not only was Stephen Hawking one of the greatest physicists of our time, he also had plenty words of inspiration for us all.
Here are 15 of the best quotes from the great scientist:
1) “One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don’t throw it away.”
2) “For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen. Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible. Mankind’s greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn’t have to be like this. Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.”
3) “It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.”
4) “I believe the simplest explanation is, there is no God. No one created the universe and no one directs our fate. This leads me to a profound realization that there probably is no heaven and no afterlife either. We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe and for that, I am extremely grateful.”
5) “We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet.”
6) “Today will still yearn to know why we are here and where we came from. Humanity’s deepest desire for knowledge is justification enough for our continuing quest. And our goal is nothing less than a complete description of the universe we live in.”
7) “Women. They are a complete mystery to me.”
8) “Mankind’s greatest achievements have come about by talking and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn’t have to be like this.”
9) “When people ask me if a god created the universe, I tell them that the question itself makes no sense. Time didn’t exist before the big bang, so there is no time for god to make the universe in. It’s like asking directions to the edge of the earth; The Earth is a sphere; it doesn’t have an edge; so looking for it is a futile exercise. We are each free to believe what we want, and it’s my view that the simplest explanation is; there is no god. No one created our universe,and no one directs our fate. This leads me to a profound realization; There is probably no heaven, and no afterlife either. We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe, and for that I am extremely grateful.”
10) “I don’t think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space.”
11) “If you are disabled, it is probably not your fault, but it is no good blaming the world or expecting it to take pity on you. One has to have a positive attitude and must make the best of the situation that one finds oneself in; if one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well. In my opinion, one should concentrate on activities in which one’s physical disability will not present a serious handicap. I am afraid that Olympic Games for the disabled do not appeal to me, but it is easy for me to say that because I never liked athletics anyway. On the other hand, science is a very good area for disabled people because it goes on mainly in the mind. Of course, most kinds of experimental work are probably ruled out for most such people, but theoretical work is almost ideal. My disabilities have not been a significant handicap in my field, which is theoretical physics. Indeed, they have helped me in a way by shielding me from lecturing and administrative work that I would otherwise have been involved in. I have managed, however, only because of the large amount of help I have received from my wife, children, colleagues and students. I find that people in general are very ready to help, but you should encourage them to feel that their efforts to aid you are worthwhile by doing as well as you possibly can.”
12) “The human race is just a chemical scum on a moderate-sized planet, orbiting around a very average star in the outer suburb of one among a hundred billion galaxies. We are so insignificant that I can’t believe the whole universe exists for our benefit. That would be like saying that you would disappear if I closed my eyes.”
13) “In the early universe—when the universe was small enough to be governed by both general relativity and quantum theory—there were effectively four dimensions of space and none of time. That means that when we speak of the “beginning” of the universe, we are skirting the subtle issue that as we look backward toward the very early universe, time as we know it does not exist! We must accept that our usual ideas of space and time do not apply to the very early universe. That is beyond our experience, but not beyond our imagination, or our mathematics.”
14) “There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.”
15) “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”


Recently, the discovery of a planet around Barnard star was announced. This star is 6.2 light years away from our solar system and it is the second closest after Proxima Centauri, which is 4.2 light years away. The planet is not in the habitable zone but it is impressive that its year lasts 233 days! Its discovery required 20 years of observations (!!) and such a discovery emphasizes that research often requires no some time but … years! Finding planets in our nearby stars strengthens the view that planets are everywhere and that almost every star hosts at least one planet. Nevertheless, even the neighbouring Barnard star is not very close, as we would have to travel with the speed of light for at least six years to get there …
And don’t forget that this planet is not even orbiting inside the habitable zone of its star …!
Congratulations to the research team for their great effort and work!
For more information, visit this link.
Read the publication of the discovery here.
Image credits: ESO / M. KORNMESSER


International Teen Blogger-The Big Dipper: Cultural Ties
Originally, I aimed to write a post about various constellations, going through the stories and details each culture has given them. Since stars have existed for millions and billions of years, there is bound to be a connection between them that ties the stories of years of civilizations together. After researching the topic further, I’ve found that, especially with major points in the sky, there’s a lot to be said. Instead of describing various constellations that would result in a fifty page essay, I am going to go through the aspects of what we know as the big dipper.
The Big Dipper that we know in America is known as “The Plough” in England, which is part of Ursa Major, the Greater Bear. In France it’s known as the Saucepan or Grande Ourse and in Germany as Grosse Bar. Because of it’s proximity to the North Star and it’s limited movement across the sky, the name greater bear might have come from sailors from which they maintained their “bearings”. Etymology is cool.
The details of Greek mythology are varied from many websites, but here is the story in essence. Callisto, goddess of the crescent moon, bore Zeus a son, Arcas. Zeus’s wife grew furiously jealous and turned Callisto into a bear to roam the forest. One day as Arcas was walking through the woods, he faced Callisto. Thinking she was going to attack him, he poised to shoot an arrow at her. Zeus saw this and, to save them both, pulled them by their tails, perhaps why the tail of Ursa major and minor have abnormally long tails for bears, and made them to roam the sky together. Still, it’s said that Hera assured that they were placed high up in the sky to be deprived of water from the ocean.
Hindu mythology identifies the seven stars of the big dipper to be seven rishis, or sages. These seven rishis were said to be the first Brahmans who made the sun rise and kept peace for the universe. Chinese associate the seven stars, Tseih Sing, with the seven palaces of the God of Longevity.
The first image is the view of Ursa major with the bowl of the dipper as the saddle on the bear, and the second image is how it’s most commonly known with the longer tail.
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It’s not the end of the world. And it should be a pretty amazing sight to see, this rare solar eclipse that’s coming our way on Monday, August 21.
Even if you’re not able to be within the 70-mile-wide ribbon that experts are calling “The Path of Totality,” you will still get to see a partial solar eclipse. There will still be parties, and of course we will all enjoy the sight of millions of people wearing funny protective glasses. Just remember – the sky isn’t falling! It’s just momentarily going dark. And be sure to keep those eclipse glasses on.
Granted, a solar eclipse tends to be a black and white situation, but all this talk makes us think of automotive retail. Perhaps that’s because we’re hearing stories about dealerships hosting community eclipse parties; one dealer in Ohio has even ordered eclipse cookies and skydivers. It also seems to fit in terms of the industry’s relentless march toward a truly connected and technology-empowered sales experience. Just as the moon is lining up with the sun and earth, dealers and the technology they use are aligning buyer expectations with a profitable experience. So to celebrate the day, we’ve come up with a few fun eclipse-inspired reminders:
Is Your Sales Process in the ‘Path of Totality?’
When your customers visit your dealership, do they get a complete technology-driven experience, from sales to F&I, and registration & title? That’s a proven path of efficiency, one that often leads to the “Totality of CSI Satisfaction.”
Is your F&I Team Wearing Eclipse Glasses?
Just as eclipse glasses will help protect you from severe eye problems caused by the eclipse, using mobile technology during the F&I process helps protect you from the burn of angry customers caused by product confusion and too much idle time.
Are You Making Successful Contacts?
Customers expect your sales team to connect the dots from online to in-store, beginning with first contact in the showroom and continuing with key technology-enabled contacts all the way through the experience. It’s the first contact that makes a critical difference: The 2017 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey found that 74% of shoppers surveyed have decided on a vehicle to purchase before visiting dealerships.


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Outer Space Alien Masks
Halloween is fast approaching. If you don’t have your costume or your child’s costume yet, you need to get a move on. Space is currently in the news more than in recent years. Do you think we’re the only planet with life, are we really alone?? On this page I show some of the best outer space alien masks available, along with a few accessories to complete the look. Order them now so you have everything in place by Halloween.
Aliens from Outer Space are some of the spookiest costumes of Halloween, possibly because almost everyone believes they are real and may already be here on our planet. To that end, dressing as one for Halloween becomes a very popular way to scare just about everyone; the public, grandma and grandma, Mom and Dad, even the dog or cat. But be sure you look after the little dog or cat, they may not get over it, but the folks will!
So if you’re looking for a scary look this Halloween, you’ve found plenty of them here.
Here are my picks of the season.
You might also want costumes to go along with the masks and here are a few that come complete with mask.


"After the earth dies, some 5 billion years from now, after it’s burned to a crisp, or even swallowed by the Sun, there will be other worlds and stars and galaxies coming into being - and they will know nothing of a place once called Earth."
"The Japanese say you have three faces.
The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family.
The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are."


Akikazu Nakamura, shakuhachi; Shin Miyashita, koto
My living room just isn't good enough for this music. I need a bare wood floor, no furniture and a view of a mountain.
SANYOU and KOUGETSU [from Sun Moon] are a pair, like the sun and the moon. In KOUGETSU I tried to express the clearness of the moon at night; in SANYOU, the purity of the early morning air.
The Chinese character getsu means moon. In Chinese, similarly, the verb 'to chip' is pronounced ketsu. They are connected by the fact that the phases of the moon represent a 'chipping' away of its face. In Japanese, however, the word for moon is tsuki, which has the same sound as the word for obsession. We can thus understand how the ancient Japanese felt about the moon. Even today we can feel the mysterious beauty of the full moon in the clear sky.
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In 1979, headlines were made around the world when NASA’s first attempt at a manned space station, Skylab, came crashing back down towards the earth. When fragments of the colossal experiment landed on the eastern coast of Western Australia, the parks authority issued NASA with a $400 littering fine for leaving a trail of space junk all over the south-east.
Launched in 1973, Skylab functioned as a Manned Orbiting Laboratory, or a base from which scientists and astronauts could conduct research and military reconnaissance. Its launch in May 1973 was not without complications, and the station had to be repaired after a meteoroid shield detached during the launch, dragging two solar panels with it. After the damage was repaired, Skylab went on to set new records in spaceflight. It completed 858 orbits of the Earth and 1081 hours of solar experiments.
In 1974, NASA was forced to abandon Skylab after the space station started to break apart. NASA’s scientists knew that Skylab would re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere, but nobody could say exactly where it would land. The world watched with bated breath as Skylab started falling in July 1979. The San Francisco Examiner even offered a reward of $10,000 to the first person to show up at its offices with a piece of the debris.
When Skylab finally landed, the pieces of flaming debris came to rest in the Indian Ocean and the Australian outback, not far from Esperance. After hearing about the reward offered by the San Francisco Examiner, Stan Thornton, a 17-year-old truck driver from Esperance, jumped on the first plane to America with a bag full of space junk that had landed in his front yard. He was awarded the cash, but NASA was not so lucky: when officials arrived in Western Australia to collect the remaining debris, the president of Esperance Shire issued them a $400 fine for littering, in a mock ceremony that drew crowds and became part of the Skylab legacy.
The fine was issued as a humorous response to the sensation Skylab had caused, and NASA were never seriously expected to pay it. Despite this, Scott Barley, a Californian radio host, launched a good-humoured campaign three decades after Skylab fell, to finally raise the money and clear NASA’s name.
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Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, is an Eagle Scout. When he said, “The Eagle has landed,” “he wasn’t kidding. In 1969, Armstrong became the first Eagle Scout to be portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp— called “The Man on the Moon.”
This month is the anniversary of the moon landing. Mention to Mr. Glaser how many years ago those iconic words were spoken and claim your prize!


Wanna know what the eclipse will look like in your town? Wanna make sure your eclipse glasses aren't a fraud?
We put together this helpful set of resources to guide you through all things Solar Eclipse 2017 on August 21.
* What will the eclipse look like at my house? Use this 3-D simulation to see exactly what the eclipse will look like in your town
* How do I know if my eclipse glasses are legit? Here's some helpful info about online eclipse glasses scams


UMD Faculty Key to James Webb Space Telescope Project
By Dylan Lewis
As the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope project (JWST) made waves across the internet this past summer when its first full-color images and spectroscopic data were released from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center just up the road in Greenbelt, Maryland.
UMD faculty are heavily involved in projects surrounding the JWST and its data. For example, Dr. Alberto Bolatto, Professor at the Department of Astronomy, leads a team observing two of the nearest starburst galaxies, and Dr. Marc Pound, Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Astronomy, is part of an international team investigating the Orion Bar, a region of star formation in the Orion Nebula. Pound’s current Ph.D. student, Ramsey Karim, is using JWST data for his dissertation. Several other members of the UMD Astronomy Department either lead or are part of teams obtaining data from JWST, including Professors Sylvain Veilleux, Eliza Kempton, and Drake Deming, and Drs. Mike Kelley and Mark Wolfire, among others. Pound notes that many UMD astronomers have a high profile in the field, and the number of competitively awarded projects using JWST data just showcases the high caliber of research activity being done by faculty and graduate students at UMD.
The JWST’s observations are incredibly important for astronomers and non-scientists alike. According to Bolatto, the JWST is “revealing at much higher resolution and sensitivity than previously possible some of the most hidden places in galaxies, stars and planets in formation, and some of the very first objects that formed in the universe.” This is important to astronomers not only wanting to observe things that were previously unobservable, but because the detail of the images and their data “beautifully show the intricate structure of the dust and gas between the stars, and the spectroscopy gives us access to the composition of exoplanet atmospheres, and also of galaxies through cosmic time.” In short, the telescope’s observations are reshaping the field of astronomy.
JWST’s images are also meaningful to people who are not scientists. Bolatto notes that “Science can be complex to explain, and it is not foremost in most people's minds as they go through their day, but the images from these telescopes speak by themselves. Nature is beautiful, and understanding how nature works, which is what science does, is also beautiful.” Pound is “grateful that taxpayers support this kind of basic research” because the telescope is an “astonishingly well-designed instrument, a true engineering marvel, that will produce amazing images and science over its lifetime.”
It is exciting to see UMD faculty so involved in projects of this scale and importance to the scientific community. You can learn more about Drs. Pound and Wolfire’s JWST project at the team website here: https://pdrs4all.org/.
Faculty Success Updates
New Section to the University CV Template
In the Spring of 2022, Faculty Affairs worked with the Faculty Success Advisory Group and the Council of Associate Deans for Faculty Affairs to find a way to represent faculty involvement in public engagement, public scholarship and public practice. To meet this need, a new section was added to the University CV, Section V. Public Engagement, Scholarship and Practice. To learn more about this new section, see Section V of the University CV: Public Engagement, Scholarship and Practice.
In Faculty Success, there is now a Public Engagement, Scholarship and Practice section on the Activities page, with two activity screens associated with it.
- The Media Appearances and Interviews activity screen, moved from the General Information section
- A new activity screen, Public Engagement, Scholarship and Practice
The following reports have been updated to include this new Section V in their generated output:
- Annual Activity Report
- Merit Review Report
- University CV
2022 Annual Activity Reporting
Each year, all tenured and tenure-track (TTK) faculty members must complete an annual report of their research, teaching, and service activities so that the University may meet its state-and University System of Maryland-mandated reporting requirements. For the second year, Librarian faculty will be reporting their annual activities using Faculty Success.
In past years, each college determined which of their Professional Track faculty (PTK) would participate in annual activity reporting using Faculty Success. This year, however, all benefits-eligible PTK faculty will be able to participate in 2022 Annual Activity Reporting using Faculty Success and Workflow. These PTK faculty will be included in the Workflow setup in Faculty Success and will receive all of the annual reporting communications. Individual units will make the determination as to whether annual reporting is required of their PTK faculty or not.
The 2022 reporting cycle will open on January 17, 2023 and conclude March 17, 2023. Chairs, directors and deans will have until March 31, 2023 to complete their reviews and approve faculty-submitted annual reports.
New this year is an interactive report tool for the Annual Activity Report that can help as you prepare for 2022 annual reporting. Navigate to Reports->Annual Activity Report (Interactive), open Options and set the Date Range to the 2022 calendar year (be sure to uncheck the 'All Dates' checkbox). You can now review, edit and add activities that will be included in your annual report, all within this interactive view. While this report is not the version that will be submitted in Workflow, it does help you prepare more efficiently, ensuring that accomplishments are documented in the right sections without the need to hunt for the correct activity data screen. See this new tool in action in this short demonstration video.
And remember: you don't have to wait until January 17, 2023 to get started on your 2022 Annual Activity Report! The system is always available for you to add new activities or update information. Get a head start on your activity data today!
To support you, we have online guides and videos on our Faculty Success portal. We will be offering training via Zoom during the reporting cycle. The schedule and signup are on the Training page. Lastly, we have a bulk data import service for faster data entry or for updates in bulk to existing activity information.


SEASON OPENS MAY 2024!
LOCATED IN VIRGIN, UTAH
The Virgin riverbed is a mixture of sand and rocks which can hurt your feet when you stand up. Better safe than sorry!
We take you to and from the river in a passenger van so you just have to sit back and relax!
The current average trip time is 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on river levels. Plenty of time to take it all in!
WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO IN THE AREA?
Let yourself be amazed by the Dark Skies of Utah: gaze out at the Milky Way, follow the Planets on their journey, marvel at distant Galaxies and Star Clusters, see the stunning colors of Nebulae and make a wish upon the streak of the occasional meteor.


We use official time zones that normally cover a 15° section of longitude for every hour, some even larger. Every place in that Zone has the exact same time, but there’s another way to look at the day and measure time that is called local time. You can use all of our charts to calculate your local time for the equinox by knowing your local longitude and subtracting four minutes from 11:21 pm for every ° west and adding four minutes for every ° east. This will give you local time.
The Longitude of Fayetteville Arkansas is 94°10’W. That is Six hours and Seventeen minutes behind GMT.
The Fayetteville local time for the March Equinox is 6:04 pm Daylight Time and 5:04 pm Standard Time. Seventeen Minutes behind CDT. Six hours and seventeen minutes behind GMT
Our Central Time Zone Daylight Time is 6:21 pm CDT, in Standard Time, 5:21 CST. These are exactly six hours behind GMT.
But there’s another way to calculate your local time. You can use shadows to do it. Erect a pole of whatever length you wish and stand it up in an open area. Use a bubble level to stand the pole of straight, or use a tether ball poll or a tooth pick stuck in clay. The size of the pole can vary. Starting at 9:00 am, mark the tip of the shadow that the pole casts. Give the mark a label and using an accurate watch, record the time. Repeat every 10 minutes until 3:00 pm.
Look at the marks of the shadows. The line between the pole and the mark closest to the pole traces the north line in the northern hemisphere and the south line in the southern hemisphere. This is your local Meridian. This Mark should coincide with noon. Check the difference between this and the local official time zone which you obtained from your watch. See if this coincides with the longitude calculations. Let us Know.
Oh, and the sun should set in Fayetteville about 7:17 CDT.


KOLEJ HAVASI (COLLEGE AIR)
OPENING DATE: September 6, 2019
DIRECTOR: Mehmet Sertan Ünver
SYNOPSIS: The documentary will talk about Beşiktaş football team and of course Süleyman Saba through the eyes of the trio of Metin, Ali, and Feyyaz, who led the team and marked a period of our country’s football.
OPENING DATE: September 20, 2019
DIRECTOR: James Gray
CAST: Brad Pitt, Ruth Negga, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland
GENRE: Sci-Fi, Thriller
SYNOPSIS: The film will focus on finding the space engineer Roy McBride’s father, who went to the planet Neptune twenty years ago to find out if there was life there, and to explore the solar system to find out why his mission failed.
A Tale of Three Sisters/Drama/13
Annem (My Mother)/Drama/20
Elcano & Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World/Animation, Adventure/27
A Rainy Day in New York/Comedy/30


For the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 13 space mission, watch the iconic Houston, We Have a Problem scene from the film by Ron Howard!Buy/Rent Ap.. Highlights from the 1972 NASA film Apollo 13: Houston, We've Got A Problem featuring the preparatory phase to the mid-flight explosion and mission abort 1970. április 11-én az Apollo 13 három fős legénysége nekivág a végtelen világűrnek. Küldetésük nem mindennapi: leszállni a Holdra. A kilövés simán megy, a mérnökökből, tudósokból és matematikusokból álló houstoni irányító központ felügyeli a repülést. Az űrhajó majdnem eléri a Holdat, amikor a következő Houston, baj van! A három űrhajóst egy hibás.
Jim Lovell, playing the part of the ship's captain, shakes hands with Tom Hanks, who played the part of Lovell in the film Apollo 13 . Életük nagy lehetősége áll előttük: az Apollo-11 és -12 sikere után ők is Holdra szállhatnak
Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a crippled spacecraft, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) fight a desperate battle to survive. Meanwhile, at Mission Control, astronaut Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise), flight director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) and a heroic ground crew race against time - and the odds - to bring them home 1970. április 11-én az Apollo 13 három fős legénysége nekivág a végtelen világűrnek. Küldetésük nem mindennapi: leszállni a Holdra. A kilövés simán megy, a mérnökökből, tudósokból és matematikusokból álló houstoni irányító központ felügyeli a repülést. Az űrhajó majdnem eléri a Holdat, amikor a következő üzenet érkezik 330 ezer kilométer messzeségből. Apollo 13 (Ron Howard, 1995). Tom Hanks (above) plays mission commander Jim Lovell in this true-life account of NASA's second-most-famous mission of all time. An excellent cast ensures the.
The space spectacle Apollo 13 released in 1995 and gained much love from the audience.The famous Houston we have a problem became an iconic line from the movie. Fans loved the drama and the screenplay of the film due to which audiences were invested in the movie from the beginning itself Apollo 13 szereplők. Itt találod Apollo 13 film főszereplőit és néhány mellék szereplőjét is, ha a több szereplő gombra kattintasz akkor megtekintheted az összes szereplőt, a színészekre kattintva többet megtudhatsz róluk, mint például, hogy mely filmekben vagy sorozatokban szerepelt és találhatsz pár képet és egyébb. The film was based on the book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, by Lovell and space journalist Jeffrey Kluger. Join us for a virtual film club discussion on YouTube Live. Kluger and space history curator Margaret Weitekamp will discuss the film, its accuracy and and the liberties it took, and its impact on the way we remember the. A new website just went live today that will let you relive the heart-wrenching Apollo 13 mission ahead of its 50th anniversary, as if it was happening live today. The website, called Apollo 13 in.
As Apollo 13 orbits the moon, Jim envisions what it would have been like to step foot on its surface. Themes: Science, Exploration, NASA, Space, Mission, Achievement, Humanity, Success, Milestone. Currently 0.0/5 Stars. 0:55 1 Not On My Watch Apollo 13. Gene demands that his NASA experts find a way to bring Apollo 13 home safely.. Dec 1, 2013 - The launch of Apollo 13 - This is the CBS coverage of the event. Dec 1, 2013 - The launch of Apollo 13 - This is the CBS coverage of the event.. Saved from Saved from youtube.com. Launch of Apollo 13 (CBS) The launch of Apollo 13 - This is the CBS coverage of the event In this 26 minute film, Fred reflects on his military and NASA careers, the launch of Apollo 13 and initial photographic tasks and equipment, the the oxygen tank explosion , the problems with CO2 and the lithium hydroxide cartridges, the mission's best lunar photography, the story and promise of Apollo, and the future of humanity Apollo 13 Watch Apollo 13 Full Movie Streaming Online Duration 140 minutes and broadcast on 1995-06-30 MPAA rating is 346.. Duration of movie : 140 Societies of production : Universal Pictures Tagline : Houston, we have a problem. Movie Genre : Disaster, Drama, History, Film Note :-movie_rating- Original title : Apollo 13 Release Date of film : 1995-06-30 Status : Release An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video. An illustration of an audio speaker. Audio. An illustration of a 3.5 floppy disk. Software An illustration of two photographs. Apollo 13. Topics Apollo 13. Apollo 13 Addeddate 2017-12-31 07:11:07 Identifier Apollo_13 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3. plus-circle Add Review.
From director Todd Douglas Miller (Dinosaur 13) comes a cinematic event 50 years in the making. Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made. They will then conduct an Apollo 13 Film Discussion on YouTube Live at 8 pm EDT. On Friday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Pacific time, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will host a live chat with Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise, Mission Lead Flight Director Milt Windler, and Flight Directors Gerry Griffin and Glynn Lunney on the Museum's Facebook. Apollo 13 is based on the fateful events of the United States' third lunar mission in early 1970, less that 12 months after the first successful Apollo mission that put man on the moon. Astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit Apollo 13 director Ron Howard shares trivia as the film turns 25. Also Read | Oscars: 93rd Academy Awards Pushed Further Back To April 2021; All You Need To Know During the pre-production stages of the film, Ron Howard and his team faced several issues trying to simply come up with a way to become truly weightless to give a zero-gravity feel Screenwriters for the 1995 film Apollo 13 wanted to punch that up. Thus was born Houston, we have a problem. Even more artistic license was taken with NASA flight director Gene Kranz.
Apollo 13 - Program 17 YouTube Found Footage Film - Youtube is a 512x512 PNG image with a transparent background. Tagged under Apollo 13, Film, Nasa, Youtube, Apollo 17, Film Poster, 2011 The soundtrack to director Ron Howard's 1995 blockbuster Apollo 13 effectively blends dialogue, actual audio clips from newscasts, classic songs, and portions of conductor James Horner's original score, creating a worthy aural companion Apollo 13 (1995), scheda completa del film di Ron Howard con Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon: trama, cast, trailer, gallerie, boxoffice, premi, curiosità e news Apollo 13 is smart, captivating and a classic from the 90's. Y'know, it never ceases to amaze me how well films age. Whether it's a flashy blockbuster or a low budget drama, ageing is a curse that. 'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of.
Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Event . And because it is a true story of calamitous errors and inept design, but on the other side of the coin a fantastic dedication and perseverance by the ground based staff to work on every issue till they found the answers they needed and helped the three astronauts to find a way to get back to earth Television Show - Apollo 13 YouTube Film Poster - Tom Hanks is a 786x587 PNG image with a transparent background. Tagged under Television Show, Film, Alien, Tom Hanks, Advertising, Film Poster, Apollo 13 Apollo 11 is a 2019 American documentary film edited, produced and directed by Todd Douglas Miller. It focuses on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, the first spaceflight from which men walked on the Moon. The film consists solely of archival footage, including 70 mm film previously unreleased to the public, and does not feature narration, interviews or modern recreations Directed by Ron Howard. With Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise. NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy
Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Apollo 13 directed by Ron Howard for $14.99 ALIEN chasers have been left amazed after investigators analysed video footage said to be taken during the Apollo 10 moon mission which appears to show a number of UFOs flying over the lunar surface In fact, even the first 5 minutes of the chapter includes a fun reference to the renowned 1995 film Apollo 13, which only ardent fans would have noticed. One eagle-eyed viewer did catch onto the. Follow Classic FM on Youtube. Horner. Music James Horner: Apollo 13. Released: 1995 Director: Ron Howard Cast: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon The Film: Based on the true story of the ill-fated 13th Apollo mission bound for the moon. A mission that couldn't get TV airtime because space flights had become routine to the American public, it.
Apollo 13 [Blu-ray] 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,656. 4K $14.99 $ 14. 99. Get it as soon as Tue, Oct 13. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. More Buying Choices $6.70 (28 used & new offers) Multi-Format $15.46 $ 15. 46. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. Apollo 13: Part 1: Evening News Reports on YouTube (the other parts are on YouTube too. These are the actual news reports from CBS, NBC and ABC at the time it happened): Find the link to Bill Paxton's Wikipedia.org Article from our Tombstone (1993) Post
Plot - Huston, we have a problem': these laconic words, spoken 205,000 miles from Earth left the NASA's Mission Control and the whole world in suspense. The Apollo 13 spaceship left from Cape Canaveral on 11 April 1970, directed to the Moon. An explosion happened at an advanced stage of the mission, wasting oxygen, power and control In the film, the Apollo 13 crew plays Spirit in the Sky after their successful launch, but in reality they played the theme from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey—which had just come out. James Horner had an amazing year in 1995. After an exceptional score for Legends of the Fall, he provided the music for two family movies, Balto and Casper. Then came two superb Academy Award nominated soundtracks - for Braveheart and Apollo 13 - all in all an exceptional achievement. The stirring score for Apollo 13 evokes both the heroism and sacrifice of the Apollo astronauts
Apollo 13 (teljes film) HUN. 35. Feliratkozom. Filmek itt. 148 videó. 485 Loop készítése Tetszik . 0. 0. 0. 2019. aug. 29. 1970. április 11-én az Apollo 13 három fős legénysége nekivág a végtelen világűrnek. Küldetésük nem mindennapi: leszállni a Holdra. A kilövés simán megy, a mérnökökből, tudósokból és. A chronicle of the Apollo 13 flight in 1970, which almost ended in disaster when a liquid-oxygen tank ruptured, stranding the crew in space. Related Documentaries 4.68 Modern Marvels - Aluminiu Apollo 13 film en entier, Apollo 13 film complet, Apollo 13 complet, Apollo 13en entier, Apollo 13 film entier,Apollo 13 streaming, Apollo 13 torrent, Apollo 13 2012 telecharger, Apollo 13 youtube film entie Other articles where Apollo 13 is discussed: Fred Haise: Apollo 13, Ron Howard's film about the 1970 mission, was released in 1995 to critical acclaim Watching Apollo 13, you can't really escape that it's an atypical film when compared to other movies. There's still personal drama and obvious stakes, but the whole story is about trying to.
Universal/Apollo 13 screencap It's a great moment written by John Sayles, who goes uncredited in the film. You can watch it here. If you didn't know, it's director Ron Howard's mother, Jean. In the movie Apollo 13 the crew of the spacecraft is wearing the Omega Speedmaster (later known as the Speedmaster Professional), the watch famous for being the choice of NASA for it's space expeditions. Some of the watches in the film have the regular bracelet, but others have a large velcro band to fit the watch on the outside of the space suit, see images on the left
Ron Howard Credits Interest in Fact-Based Films to an 'Apollo 13' Viewer Who Called Ending 'Hollywood Bulls-' He didn't know it was based on a true story, and he thought it was corny The crew of Apollo 13, Commander James A. Lovell, Command Module Pilot (CMP) John L. Jack Swigert and Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Fred W. Haise, still 175,000 miles from Earth, looked back at the Moon and realized that according to the normal flight plan, Lovell and Haise would have just landed their Lunar Module (LM) Aquarius in the Fra Mauro highlands as Swigert orbited the Moon in the. The style of the film, which tells the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing, is borrowed from conventional and unexceptional documentaries, and the effect is to render a wondrous event banal
This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten. One fan noticed that the moment lines up almost exactly with a similar sequence of shots from the senior Howard's 1995 based-on-a-true-story film, Apollo 13. So she cut together a little. Besides Apollo 13, the film recounts the tragedy of the first mission in 1967, when three astronauts were killed in a preflight test, and the success of the moon landings—all from the. Including the time an Evian spray bottle was used for outer-space particles. Ron Howard's Apollo 13 turns 25 this week. The VFX Oscar-nominated film was one of Digital Domain's landmark early calling cards, full of model and miniature effects and a wealth of nascent CG imagery and digital compositing created by the then-new studio
In Howard's 1995 movie Apollo 13, which chronicles the aborted lunar mission in which the three astronauts had to figure out a way to get back home from space in a broken spacecraft, the ship at the end of the movie falls from space in a reentry that could burn them up if the craft doesn't hold When Apollo 13 lifted off from the John F. Kennedy Space Center on April 11, 1970 on America's planned third visit to the surface of the moon, the general public greeted the event with a collective yawn. After just two manned visits to the moon the reaction by many to continuing lunar exploration was been there, done that. The major television networks broadcast the launch, as was. Since starring in Apollo 13, Tom Hanks has continued to craft a legacy as a cultural icon. In 1995, just five months after the drama debuted, Disney's Toy Story hit theaters. In the film, Tom. HRM 310 Organizational Development November 11, 2020 The film Apollo 13, follows three astronauts on the Apollo 13 lunar mission to the moon and their troubles and struggles along the way. The mission starts out as a success but eventually the three astronauts are in danger of being stranded in space after an oxygen tank on the ship explodes as the mission is aborted and the astronauts.
Apollo 13 Houston We've Got a Problem: NASA Historical Film on Apollo 13. Damage to Apollo 13 Service Module. Apollo 14 Mission to Fra Mauro: NASA Historical Film on Apollo 14. Alan Shepard Hits a Golf Ball on the Moon. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's Close-Up views of Apollo 12, 14 and 17 Landing Sites Apollo 13 is a tremendous film. And because it is a true story of calamitous errors and inept design, but on the other side of the coin a fantastic dedication and perseverance by the ground based staff to work on every issue till they found the answers they needed and helped the three astronauts to find a way to get back to earth The story of the mission was dramatized, most notably, in the 1995 film Apollo 13, Below is the 50th anniversary video published by NASA on YouTube remembering the teamwork that triumphed over. . Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, t. Watch Apollo 13 Online Publisher: NBC Universal Turns out the one I remember was an Ident used here in the UK in the early 90's by the channel ITV whenever they would show a Disney film. I don't know if variations of this was used outside the UK, or if it is based on another Disney intro, but this is one I can personally cross off for myself at least and hopefully some other UK members
Launching Apollo 13 Article by Tim Prokop Total verisimilitude was the prime directive for visual effects supervisor Rob Legato and his team at Digital Domain, and for special effects coordinator Matt Sweeney, when they signed on with director Ron Howard to bring Apollo 13 to the screen Technical troubles scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1971, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew in director Ron Howard's chronicle of this true-life story, which turns a failed journey into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy Reinert, who received an Oscar nomination for the film, and another for co-writing Ron Howard's Apollo 13, died recently, at the age of seventy-one, at home, in Wimberley, Texas


The Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) will be the nation’s very own, continuous space transmission system to astronauts.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has published that it tries to launch its satellite partners for space communication purposes, called the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS).
Quoting ISRO chief Dr. K Sivan, a statement by The Hindu states that IDRSS is previously being operated on and will be crucial in managing communication with the astronaut crew and ground mission command at any provided point, when manned space missions.
India is set to embark upon its first-ever manned space mission including Gaganyaan in 2022, and Sivan has declared that IDRSS will be compelling to the mission.
The two satellites, which will be disposed of in phases, are previously doing run on by ISRO.
According to sources, the first of the two satellites will be started into low-Earth orbit at the end of 2020, leading off the unmanned Gaganyaan test flight that will additionally carry a humanoid dummy onboard, laden with sensors.
The second satellite will be launched in 2021 before the manned mission is begun upon in 2022.
Sivan stated on this topic that while IDRSS will be a critical element of Gaganyaan, he ideally wants this first of the two satellites deployed and running leading of also the first trials, to have lots of experiment spaceflight time — something that is equal parts critical and time-consuming.
India is not an anomaly in fixing up its space travel communication system. The USA now owns a three-satellite communication fleet in space, identified as Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).
Russia, another space major, previously has a 10-satellite communication system, recognized as Satellite Data Relay Network (SDRN).
The European Space Agency (ESA) also has the European Data Relay System (EDRS), while China too manages its Tianlian space communications infrastructure. With IDRSS, India will join the elite company as it follows the unexplored limit in the years to come.
IDRSS will be important in the permanent monitoring of India’s spaceflights, which will be especially valuable to do with Gaganyaan since it will affect human life onboard.
The only choice is to arrange up ground controller stations all beyond the Earth, but even that happens with substantial obstacles and roadblocks.
The satellite communications setup, while, will help ISRO’s ground control room to regularly watch the space team and communicate with them at each given point of time and can be managed in both low orbit missions and more faraway missions such as those to the moon, Mars and beyond.


WORLD MYSTERY - Stonehenge: Legends and Theories
The mysterious megalith of Stonehenge is a unique monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It was probably built by the unknown people of ancient England 2000 years before the Druids came to the Salisbury Plain.
Stonehenge means “hanging stones”. Some scholars think it means that the stones were used to hang criminals back in 3000 BC, when Stonehenge was started. Others believe that the stones were made on and that the name refers to the way the stones “hang” in the air.
There are many different legends and theories about Stonehenge. One legend states that the stones were made when dancing giants were transformed into stones. Another says that the devil purchased the stones from a woman in Ireland, and magically made them float to their new spot. One even claims that UFO’s have something to do with the place. In the 12th century it was believed to be a monument over King Arthur’s grave.
Some theories have attributed it to the Phoenicians, Romans, Vikings, and visitors from other worlds; others incline to the view that Stonehenge was connected with the Druids, a castle of Celtic priests who used it as a temple for sky worship, but this has never been definitively proven.
It was once thought to have been a type of prehistoric astronomical observatory or clock for predicting the seasons and other astronomical events. Stonehenge’s axis is pointed roughly in the direction of the sunrise at the summer and winter solstices. Some scientists believe that early people were able to foretell eclipses of the sun and the moon by the position of these celestial bodies in relation to the stone monument.


Speaker: Henrique Gomes (Perimeter Institute, Waterloo)
Title: New vistas from the Many-Instant Landscape
Abstract: Quantum gravity has many conceptual problems. Amongst the most well-known is the "Problem of Time": gravitational observables are global in time, while we would really like to obtain probabilities for processes taking us from an observable at one time to another, later one. Tackling these questions using relationalism will be the preferred strategy during this talk. The 'relationalist' approach leads us to shed much redundant information and enables us to identify a reduced configuration space as the arena on which physics unfolds, a goal still beyond our reach in general relativity. Moreover, basing our ontology on this space has far-reaching consequences. One is that it suggests a natural interpretation of quantum mechanics; it is a form of ‘Many-Worlds’ which I have called Many-Instant Bayesianism. Another is that the gravitational reduced configuration space has a rich, highly asymmetric structure which singles out preferred, non-singular and homogeneous initial conditions for a wave-function of the universe, which is yet to be explored.


The James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a glowing new portrait of Uranus that showcases the ice giant’s typically hidden rings, moons, weather and atmosphere — features that were nowhere to be seen in the planet’s first close-up more than three decades ago.
Webb is known for capturing stunning perspectives of distant cosmic objects in great detail, but the space observatory is also capable of revealing new insights in our own celestial backyard.
Humanity’s first good look at Uranus came when Voyager 2 flew by the seventh planet from the sun in 1986. Through the spacecraft’s camera, which viewed the solar system in visible light, Uranus appeared to be a bright blue world.
But Webb, which views the universe through infrared light invisible to the human eye, captured all of the facets often missing in other telescope images, revealing the planet’s dynamic nature.
Sending a dedicated mission to study Uranus has become a priority for astronomers, according to a report released in 2022.
And that means mission planners need as much information about the icy planet as possible — such as this detailed Webb image — before sending a spacecraft to investigate. Released by NASA on Monday, the image includes more detail than a previous version released in April.
The normally faint inner and outer rings of Uranus shine in the latest image, including the planet’s closest yet incredibly dim and diffuse Zeta ring. Nine of Uranus’ 27 known moons can also be seen as blue dots, including some of the smaller ones that exist within the rings.
The “literary moons,” named for Shakespearean characters, include Rosalind, Puck, Belinda, Desdemona, Cressida, Bianca, Portia, Juliet and Perdita.
Uranus’ unusual seasons
One of the brightest features in the new image is Uranus’ seasonal white north polar cap, which takes center stage as the pole points toward the sun during the planet’s approach to solstice, expected to occur in 2028.
Uranus is an unusual world that spins on its side with a 98-degree tilt, which means the icy planet experiences seasons in an extreme way.
One year on Uranus lasts around 84 Earth years, and for about a quarter of the Uranian year, the sun shines directly over one of the planet’s poles, which means the other half of Uranus experiences a dark winter that lasts 21 Earth years.
Storms can also be seen near and beneath the polar cap in Uranus’ atmosphere. Astronomers will eagerly watch how the polar cap and the planet’s weather and atmosphere change as Uranus approaches solstice. Scientists want to determine what seasonal and meteorological forces influence the storms, which could also reveal insights into Uranus’ complex atmosphere.
While a year on Uranus may take decades from our perspective, one day on Uranus passes very quickly, only taking about 17 hours.
The planet’s quick spin makes spotting storms and other atmospheric features on Uranus very difficult because they appear to move within minutes.
But Webb was able to take long and short exposures of Uranus that allowed astronomers to see unprecedented details.
Revisiting the ice giants
Voyager 2 is the only spacecraft that has flown near Uranus and Neptune on the edge of our solar system, which means that many mysteries remain about the ice giants. In recent years, researchers have detected X-rays coming from Uranus.
A team of scientists also found a weird “blip” in Voyager 2 data indicating the spacecraft flew through a plasmoid, a giant magnetic bubble that likely pinched off part of the planet’s atmosphere, sending it out into space.
Understanding more about Uranus can also aid astronomers as they study the thousands of ice giant-size exoplanets discovered outside of our solar system to shed light on how those worlds may have formed.


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Prepare for launch! Here at the Four Rivers Cultural Center, we’re passionate about providing as many learning opportunities as possible for the children in our community! That’s why on Friday, January 28th we’re bringing an exciting new immersive and interactive experience to Malheur County. Join us from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a FREE intergalactic experience that your child isn’t likely to forget!
Discover just how FUN learning can be!
Explore the constellations from the comfort of Earth (and FRCC) within the STARlab planetarium and bring lessons in astronomy, mythology, and more–to life! Join our Special Guest Speaker from Friends of the Owhyee, Sammy Castonguay, an Oregon Outback Dark Sky enthusiast, and explore the endless night sky!
The STARLab planetarium offers endless opportunities as a cross-curricular learning tool that allows children to use their imaginations even while meeting Next Generation Science Standards. Make science lessons leap right off the page, and take children on an educational adventure through outer space–without ever having to lift off.
What You Need to Know:
- This program is best for grades K-8th


Naples (Italy), 4 aprile 2012 (Casertasette Newsbook) - They were right under our nose but we couldn’t see them because we
were using and still use nowadays an inappropriate and expensive
instrumentation or, in a more colorful language, an inadequate pair of
But the most important and unexpected aspect is the inedited consequence
coming from this fact. In effects, the one we can define the
most important discovery of the century is nothing else than a little and
hidden part of a true, shocking and unknown scientific explosion
having inside of it very formidable scientific implications. Effectively,
you will realize that only by talking about gravitational waves it’s like
we had talked about the little part of an iceberg, hiding underwater a
frightful and powerful mass to be explored. Abnormal mass full of revolutionary
consequences nearly cancelling the fact that finally we succeed
in intercepting, obviously in experimental way, those elusive gravitational
waves preconized by General Relativity and searched in vain
by international scientific community still investing intellectual and
economic resources in this research.
Those that seem to be foolish affirmations are instead demonstrated
right in the first 26 pages of The Unification of the electromagnetic
and gravitational waves. The gravitational waves. The Antigravity. First
Part by Carlo Santagata & MyBoook Editor), available in italian language
too (L’Unificazione dei campi elettromagnetici e gravitazionali. Le
onde gravitazionali. L’Antigravità) that the reader can download for free
from the editor website.
A few pages to convince that the gravitational interaction is not other
than a particular aspect of the electromagnetic interaction of matter.
That’s demonstrated by the fact that a gravitational variation of the
Earth-Moon dipole, just to make an example, involves a corresponding
magnetic variation that can be detected with a common terrestrial
magnetogram. Then it’s easy to conclude that the magnetic terrestrial
field constitutes an irreplaceable and formidable antenna for the gravitational
waves coming both from our solar system and abysses of the
cosmos so now we have the possibility to see the entire creation even
through this gravitational light, that is electromagnetic.
But if this is true, and so if gravity is not other than a particular electromagnetic
manifestation of matter, then we can conclude that is possible
, with opportune equipment entirely electromagnetic,
To vary as we like the gravitational field surrounding any mass
And this opportunity is enormously stronger of the one to finally detect
the gravitational waves. But wahat does that mean?
Nowadays we are able to fly thanks to helical propulsion (in presence
of air) or using action and reaction principle applied in our advanced
missiles. But if, as we say, the gravity is not other that an exclusively
electromagnetic field, we can, with opportune equipment entirely electromagnetic,
to vary the gravitational action that, for example the
Earth, performs on anybody gravitating on its surface. The consequences
of this fact are evident and immediate.
The Unification of the electromagnetic
and gravitational waves.
The gravitational waves. The
Antigravity. First Part
Publisher: & MyBook
Price: 35,00 €
Carlo Santagata, born in 1944, lives in Santa Maria Capua
Vetere (Caserta), where he has been exercising the profession of
engineer for 35 years. As a member of the Italian Society of
Physics, performs an intensive activity in scientific research.
He has published different articles on various international
reviews about some inedited properties of matter and researches
on Quantum Mechanics fundaments.
You can have further informations of theoretical physics and
structural engineering by going on www.carlosantagata.it


We arrived in La Serena and said goodbye, because we weren't staying in the same place. But we will probably see each other again.
I am staying this amazing hostel in La Serena (Hostal el Arbol) I immediately booked a tour to go to the observatory in Elqui.
First I needed some groceries and asked some guys (Jack, Chris, Jordan and Blake) that were staying there too. They told me about this huge supermarket. So I went there and it is the most biggest supermarket (Lider) I have seen so far in South America. You could spent a whole day there :)
At night I made a nice tortellini spinach and tomato pasta and made enough for 2 or even 3 days haha.
Then at 21:00 I got picked up and first had a drive for 1,5 hours. When we got out of the van I couldn't believe my eyes... It was amazing!!! I have never seen so many stars in my whole life!!! Unfortunately the Milky way wasn't visible that good with the naked eye. You can see it's body/centre from May they told me. But I did my best to take a picture of it 🌌
The guide showed us several stars through a big telescope. With the naked eye you could see one star, but then through the telescope you could see hundreds more! It was amazing to see! The telescope was pre-programmed, so he only had to type in the name of the star and then the telescope automatically turned towards it! So awesome. "I got to get me one of these" I said haha
He also showed us a video where we realized again, that we are soooooo small in this big universe! And then showed an awesome website/app! So for all you space lovers: stellarium.org


Astrophysics is a branch of physics that studies celestial objects and events using physics methods and concepts. The Sun, other stars, galaxies, extrasolar planets, the interstellar medium, and the cosmic microwave background are among the topics investigated. Astrophysicists are knowledgeable experts who specialise in a particular field of astronomy. Astrophysicists can work in a range of businesses, such as research to aid with significant projects or academia to teach students in Astrophysics; some people may work at a university or college and do both duties. As a researcher, astrophysicists evaluate and analyse the physics of astronomy, using their in-depth understanding of physics to astrological ideas. Planets, stars, other galaxies, and things in the cosmos may be studied by astrophysicists.
Nature of work
An astrophysicist may have the following responsibilities:
- Create astrological hypotheses and use research methods to put them to the test.
- Keep current with the most recent research in the field.
- Contribute to the field by providing data and research.
- Analyze and create systems and techniques to aid astrological study in the future.
- Help scientists to conduct experiments in order to understand more about the cosmos.
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To work as an astrophysicist, you’ll need at least a master’s degree, though many firms prefer a doctorate. Engineering, physics, astronomy, and other science courses are available to students.
You should begin refining your math abilities in high school since arithmetic is the language of astrophysics. Students must first get a bachelor’s degree in physics with a major in physics, astronomy, astrophysics or a similar field. Students then pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in astrophysics or astronomy. Some students will get a master’s degree first, while others will pursue a programme that includes both master’s and doctoral degrees.
Dissertations must be written and defended by Ph.D. students.
A doctorate degree will equip you to work as a researcher or instructor at a college or university, for government agencies like NASA, private and public research facilities, and national observatories and science centers.
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Astrophysicists may work in different industries, which can further affect the expected workday tasks. These are a few of the most common industries:
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There are a number of hard and soft skills, including a healthy dose of perseverance and a lot of curiosity, that an astrophysicist may use to help them succeed in their profession, including:
When working as an astrophysicist, it is critical to have well-developed analytical skills. Astrophysicists work on a variety of research initiatives, and analytical skills help with data collection, interpretation, analysis, and reporting.
Astrophysicists are vital to the advancement of astrophysics research. It’s crucial to be able to not just test but also provide data in a form that other industry professionals can understand.
Astrophysicists frequently employ strong mathematical abilities in order to test ideas and present data. Astrophysicists can benefit from math abilities learned in courses such as calculus and physics.
Many astrophysicists deal with a wide range of issues as part of their studies. They can recognise the problem, formulate a hypothesis, and take the actions necessary to verify or reject the idea using problem-solving skills.