Spherical Earth

Andrew Stephens Mr. Hamed Pour-Imani ASTR 2001L 4 August 2016 Night Lab Report On July 15 our astronomy lab met on the roof of Kimpel Hall to observe several objects in our night’s sky. Using a 10-inch diameter telescope we were lucky enough to have a mostly clear sky to view in this order: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon. Viewing these celestial bodies in person is truly one of the most exciting and core tenets of astronomy. With our telescope we were able to see firsthand and…

Mercury's surface is similar in appearance to the appearance of the Moon, showing plains and heavy cratering, indicating that it has been inactive for billions of years. Knowledge of Mercury's geology has been based only on the 1975 Mariner flyby and terrestrial observations, it is the least understood of the terrestrial planets. As data from messenger orbiter is processed, this knowledge will increase. For example, an unusual crater with radiating troughs has been discovered that scientists…

was a place with no struggle. They believed that all the struggle was on Earth and that it was the goal…

Analysis of NASA Article The first article I chose to analyze is titled “NASA STUDYING 2015 El Nino As Never Before,” by Kasha Patel. The article explains what the weather pattern known as El Nino is, the effects it has on the climate, why NASA wants to study it, and how NASA plans on studying it. Now NASA has advanced satellites that can monitor more aspects of the weather pattern such as sea level and sea surface temperature. The reason NASA is so interested in the weather pattern this year…

Equilibrium Paper There are multiple ingredients used to make baked goods rise; baking powder and baking soda are among them. The difference between single and double-acting baking powders is simple. Single-acting releases the carbon dioxide bubbles when mixed with a liquid ingredient and double-acting soda releases bubbles when the baked item is placed in heat. Baking soda and baking powder are remarkably similar, yet there are distinct differences. One is that baking soda is a strong base,…

In 1965, the serpentine rock became California’s state rock; they are abundant in central and northern California. The serpentine rock is a metamorphic rock that forms by the hydration of rocks from the Earth’s mantle; these types of rocks will rise towards the Earth’s surface along fault zones. It can be found in various colors from dark green and brown, to blue with a glossy surface. However, these rocks tend to be slippery and creates a high risk for land slides. Through a series of…

Instead, they float around pushing and pulling themselves using their upper body. Their legs and hips are not bearing as much weight as they used to on Earth. Over time, the bones release calcium and break down causing a significant decrease in their bone density (http://nsbri.org/the-body-in-space/). Zero gravity can also affect the spine. On earth, the force of gravity compresses the disks of the human vertebrae. In space, these disks are relieved of that pressure, which can lead to astronauts…

out, why this happens in this time frame and where tides change in the U.S.? Students will find that this rise in tides is due to the earth’s rotation and that high tide occurs when the sun or moon’s gravitational pull is greatest or closest to the earth. Students will find where there are usually two changes of tides throughout the day on the western and eastern borders of the United States. They will also find that…

created the Popol Vuh which meant the book of the people or community, it is the story of the creation of the world. The Legends of 5 Suns is the stories of the creation of the world and the origin of humankind. The native people believed that the Earth was fragile and that…

1. Discuss three types of barriers to vertebrate distribution and give an example of each. (1) Physicalbarriers: This one of the barriers that the vertebrates usually encounter during their life. Land is one of the main factors that contributes to physical barrier since some of the species are constrained in specified geographic factor and also some physical conditions. Water is also another constrain i.e. for other species get constrained. The type of topography and also the soil type is of…