Physical Science

Black Holes are truly amazing objects. They were first postulated by Albert Einstien as objects of infinite density. In laymens terms this means that the atoms cannot be squeezed together any further. Density of any object is basically determined by…
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Another memory challenged. I will never forget watching the moon landing that July in my aunt’s basement. We were visiting in Indiana and gathered in front of the black and white TV. It was a monumental moment and a giant…
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Over the years there have been many UFO ( unidentified flying object ) sightings in the United States making it not unusual to hear about the sightings and reports although recently in the last month there have been hundred and…
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When astronauts explore Mars they will not survive without special suits to protect them against what is to all intents and purposes a hostile environment. Mars does not have a magnetosphere to protect it from radiation, or meteors and micro…
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Blackholes form from a massive explosions of a star. It is these forces created during this explosive event that activates a black hole. Stars have a enormous amount of mass, and once that mass hits a critical level it detonates,…
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The average distance Europa is from Jupiter is 485,000,000 miles.  This makes it the sixth moon of Jupiter’s 63 moons.  The closest it comes to Jupiter is 664,862 kilometers and the farthest it gets from Jupiter is 676,938  kilometers.  The moons that…
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An adult who loves astronomy might like a related gift for the 2010 Christmas holiday.  There are many great presents that are appropriate for a variety of budgets. Trip to the Kennedy Space Center An adult who loves astronomy might…
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The largest moon of Saturn is Titan.  It has a dense atmosphere and there is evidence of an abundance of water.  Titan is one and one-half the size of Earth’s moon and is one and eight tenths times as massive. …
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The full moon conjures up images of witches on broomsticks, ghosts and goblins.  The moon is more than just myth and legends.  Long ago, our ancestors used the moon as a calendar.  They had different names for the moon beginning…
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In these exciting times for astronomy the number of quality magazines available is increasing. These magazines offer not just feature articles on interesting aspects of the subject, but also advice on telescopes and accessories and fascinating photographs of the cosmos….
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