Physical Science

Jupiter is by far the largest planet in our solar system, at last count it was orbited by approximately 63 moons as of 2003. The largest of these moons are Ganymede, Io, Europa, and Callisto. Jupiter derives its name from…
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If you’ve ever wondered how stars are formed and planets coalesce into being from swirls of cosmic dust, you’re in luck. According to a report from the BBC, the Altacama large millimetre/submillimetre array in Chile is online and operational, with…
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I believe in both the idea of the existence of aliens, and that they have most likely already visited our planet, even if only for research or sample collecting rather than for interaction with us as a species.I do not…
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Of the estimated 63 moons that orbit the great planet of Jupiter, the most dominant to backyard observers are the four largest, which are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. It is my intent with this article to give the reader…
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The Pleiades, is a beautiful naked eye cluster of stars found within the constellation of Taurus. To people like the ancient American Indians, and the ancient Mayan people this asterism of stars represented everything from when to plant crops, to…
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Strange little Pluto has been demoted from its planetary status. It’s no longer a planet. Just an icy little oddball floating out in space, now called King of the Kuiper Belt rather than the runt of the solar system. Pluto…
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In a discussion concerning the facts surrounding the great “Lord of the Rings”, I can only relate to this, by revealing those facts through the many observation that I have made of this magnifiscent planet through the years. The observations…
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The planet Saturn is famous for the immense colorful rings that surround it.  We have been able to see these rings for centuries, making Saturn stand out from the other planets of our solar system.  Saturn’s image is a staple of…
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Abundant across the Vegas Strip in flashing signs and also in glow sticks won at Chucky Cheese by the thousands, neon is actually relatively rare on Earth. If you looked across Las Vegas Boulevard, the main stay of the strip,…
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Let’s talk about the speed of light and explain what it’s all about. First of all the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second. This is the fastest speed that can be attained. Light can travel at 186,000 miles…
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