October 12, 2014 Physical Science
A few names stand out when we think about or read about man’s space programs. Yuri Gagarin is one of those names that is or should be very near the top of the list for everyone. Even at the height…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
UFO spotters and alien abductees have less help now that the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) has bailed on UFO investigations. Some classified UFO files now coming to light have revealed that the NZDF has its share of skeptics, including…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
Meteor showers have fascinated the inhabitants of the earth since the beginning of humankind. They have inspired songs like “Catch a Falling Star” and fairy tales like “The Girl with the 3 Matches”. Native peoples of all kinds of cultures…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
For as long as there have been people, they have looked up at the night sky with wonderment, and sometimes fear. They sought to understand what they saw, and often made stories and based mythologies on them, trying to make…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
It takes next to nothing to get started with amateur astronomy. Some may think that it is a very expensive hobby to get into, and indeed a person can spend a great deal if they want to, but all that…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
Christa McAuliffe I remember exactly where I was when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated on national television. I was sitting in a class room just outside our school gymnasium. Our whole school had been encouraged to watch the lift-off, because…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
Born September 2, 1948, (Sharon) Christa Corrigan McAuliffe grew up to be a teacher and it was her profession and her love of it that led to her death in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986. The…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
You probably learned at some point that everything, all of matter, is composed of atoms. These atoms, in turn, are composed of electrons orbiting a central nucleus. The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons, and how many protons the…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
With my own two eyes, I saw the space shuttle take-off several times from the cape. I also went to the space museum and took the tour around the place. As a result, I believe that the brave astronauts of…
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October 12, 2014 Physical Science
Having nice, shiny “gems” made from your personal rock collection takes time, as well as the right supplies. Using a rock tumbler is not a craft for those who are short on patience. However, it can be a fun and…
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