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Tools of the Trade- How Stargazing Works

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

Last Friday, I volunteered at an astronomy program at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.   While there, I had several people try to figure out how to use the telescope.  While amusing to watch, I realized that most people really have … Continue reading →

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How Close are we to Colonizing Mars?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

Or anywhere besides Earth, for that matter?  Currently a staple of science fiction, someday we’re going to have to have to go elsewhere to ensure the survival of our species.  So where do we go and how do we do … Continue reading →

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Look Out Below!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, something rather strange happened in Russia last week.  Just as scientists were getting all excited about a 150-foot asteroid that was going to pass really close to us, an 50-footer smacked us from … Continue reading →

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Other Earths

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

After last week’s discussion on aliens and the possibility of life in the universe, I thought that it would be appropriate to point out the places where we may first find life.  They are diverse worlds from puny Enceladus to … Continue reading →

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