February 16, 2015 Physical Science
The Lick Observatory is an astronomical research center that is located in the state of California. It has a long history that dates back to 1888. Today, it is a world-class research center that attracts people from all regions of…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
Iron is an element that has the chemical symbol, Fe. It is a metal that has been used since prehistory, by the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians as early as 4000 B.C. These ancient peoples were able to get pure iron…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
The Fates, Triple-Moon Goddess. The moon has always been a magical force upon the human imagination. She gives light to the dark nights and moves in cyclical and measured patterns. Females were probably the first people to notice the strange…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
One of the most ancient legends about the Sun comes from Egypt. It concerns Kephera – ‘The Sun God Of The Egyptians’ and age-old feud between the Sun himself and his mortal enemy and jealous rival, black Apep of the…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
Movies make it look so dangerous. The bad guy flies through the window, gets up and brushes himself off. This seemingly dangerous feat is made safer by the fact that movie sets of old used candy glass in place of…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
In ancient time, stories and legends were a part of folk lore. Almost every country and ethnic group has a legend about the moon, what it’s made of, and its power over us in its various stages. I’ve read that…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
The science of astronomy can seem complicated and even incomprehensible to many. The exploration of space seems limited to those trained as astronauts and mission specialists. But while these generalizations are true, anyone can participate in amateur astronomy, and come…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
A stargazers guide to amateur astronomy needs no better introduction than the stunningly beautiful sight of an inky black sky sparkling with crystals, especially on a frosty night. Since man first gazed skywards, society has been transfixed by this compelling…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
Some things never change, and you may be surprised to find that the same things that intrigued you as a child are interesting for today’s children as well. Science toys, while sometimes not on the top of our gift lists,…
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February 16, 2015 Physical Science
An eclipse is the obscuring of the face of the Sun or the Moon. There are various types of eclipse though. Both lunar and solar eclipses can be ‘total’ or ‘partial’ and solar eclipses can also be ‘annular’. A solar…
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