Tycho Brahe Biography sources.
1.) Fowlerg, Michael. "Tycho Brahe." Galileo. Galileo.phys, 01 Apr. 1996. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. <http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/1995/lectures/tychob.html>.
2.) Helden, Al Van. "Science | Tycho Brahe." The Galileo Project. The Galileo Project, Nov.-Dec. 1995. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <http://galileo.rice.edu/sci/brahe.html>.
Friday, September 30, 2011
APOD 1.5
APOD 1.5: September 30, 2011
Cloudy night of the northern lights: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
This amazing phenomenon occurred on Septmeber 26,2011 in the norern regions of Norway. The bright light and glow are the cause of an massive explosion in the sky caused mainly by a large coronal mass injection that led to the explosion in Earth's magnetosphere. Producing a severe geomagnetic storm and magnificent widespread auroras. These lights were mainly visible in northern Europe, notably in Norway. These auroras spread over the length of 100 kilometers in the sky.
Cloudy night of the northern lights: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
This amazing phenomenon occurred on Septmeber 26,2011 in the norern regions of Norway. The bright light and glow are the cause of an massive explosion in the sky caused mainly by a large coronal mass injection that led to the explosion in Earth's magnetosphere. Producing a severe geomagnetic storm and magnificent widespread auroras. These lights were mainly visible in northern Europe, notably in Norway. These auroras spread over the length of 100 kilometers in the sky.
Friday, September 23, 2011
APOD 1.4
September 23,2011: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
As the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, that is the defining factor of the autumnal season. Spring begins in the southern hemisphere, and autum begins in the northern hemisphere. During this time, the northern lights grow much bigger, thus making them much easier to see in the sky. The shimmering green light glows high above earth in the dark sky. Spring and autumn bring an increase in magnetic storms.
As the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, that is the defining factor of the autumnal season. Spring begins in the southern hemisphere, and autum begins in the northern hemisphere. During this time, the northern lights grow much bigger, thus making them much easier to see in the sky. The shimmering green light glows high above earth in the dark sky. Spring and autumn bring an increase in magnetic storms.
Observation 1.2
Two nights ago ( September 21 ) at 9:30pm I went out on turtle beach to observe the stars. I made several different observations. Firstly, the sky was very clean, and since the beach was very dark, many stars were visible. I was able to observe Jupiter in its current retrograde motion, and made different colonies including the Corona Australis and the Archer. The moon was also out that night, and the brightness of the moon made it difficult to see more stars. The clouds slowly rolled in and covered up the sky, making it incredibly difficult to continue observations of the stars.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Astronomy Cast Observation 1.2
Ice in Space Astronomy cast. Episode 225.
Ice is present in space. In 2015 the new Horizon Mission will travel through the Pluto system. The Horizon Mission's flight plan is to land on unknown objects. And before 2016 and 2020 they must discover which objects they will land on by taking thousands of pictures of the region of the solar system. After passing the Asteroid belt, some of the moons of the planets behind the belt are entirely made of ice. The ice is more than just water, it is ammonia, methane and many different chemicals. The ice comes from the same elements that created our solar system. The moon also contains H20, yet the problem is that the water is mixed with the soil and would require massive amounts of energy to extract out of it.
Ice is present in space. In 2015 the new Horizon Mission will travel through the Pluto system. The Horizon Mission's flight plan is to land on unknown objects. And before 2016 and 2020 they must discover which objects they will land on by taking thousands of pictures of the region of the solar system. After passing the Asteroid belt, some of the moons of the planets behind the belt are entirely made of ice. The ice is more than just water, it is ammonia, methane and many different chemicals. The ice comes from the same elements that created our solar system. The moon also contains H20, yet the problem is that the water is mixed with the soil and would require massive amounts of energy to extract out of it.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Observation 1.1
Observation 1.1. September 12, 2011
I went to Turtle beach around 8:30pm to observe the stars. I noticed multiple pattern in the constellations. I was able to identify multiple constellations including the teapot. The moon was also out that night. It was somewhat cloudy, and thus I was unable to recall the exactphaseof the moon. While observing constellations, I also had an encounter with a shooting star that I dashing up above.
I went to Turtle beach around 8:30pm to observe the stars. I noticed multiple pattern in the constellations. I was able to identify multiple constellations including the teapot. The moon was also out that night. It was somewhat cloudy, and thus I was unable to recall the exactphaseof the moon. While observing constellations, I also had an encounter with a shooting star that I dashing up above.
Friday, September 16, 2011
APOD 1.3
APOD 1.3
September 16, 2011: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
The link above is of a full moon rising above the horizon. Full moons can be impressive especially due to their massive size. Monday's full moon was nearest to the Autumnal equinox.
In the northern hemisphere it is traditionally called a harvest moon because farmers would work late at night and see the moon rise.Despite the night, the sun continues illuminating the moon giving it an orange color.
September 16, 2011: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
The link above is of a full moon rising above the horizon. Full moons can be impressive especially due to their massive size. Monday's full moon was nearest to the Autumnal equinox.
In the northern hemisphere it is traditionally called a harvest moon because farmers would work late at night and see the moon rise.Despite the night, the sun continues illuminating the moon giving it an orange color.
Friday, September 9, 2011
APOD 1.2
September 8 2011: Apollo 17 Landing Site
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110908.html
The entry for September 8 2011 is a picture of the Apollo 17 landing site on the moon. This picture is very informative because it clearly shows the distances between the ALSEP Equipment, and the challenger descent stage. It also shows the path that astronauts followed as they walked on the moon from one location to another. The most incredible part about this picture is that it was taken from the Lunar Reconaissance Orbiter as it was flying 22Km above Apollo's landing sites. This picture is also signficant because it is the sharpest image to ever be taken from such an close distance to the moon.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110908.html
The entry for September 8 2011 is a picture of the Apollo 17 landing site on the moon. This picture is very informative because it clearly shows the distances between the ALSEP Equipment, and the challenger descent stage. It also shows the path that astronauts followed as they walked on the moon from one location to another. The most incredible part about this picture is that it was taken from the Lunar Reconaissance Orbiter as it was flying 22Km above Apollo's landing sites. This picture is also signficant because it is the sharpest image to ever be taken from such an close distance to the moon.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Apod 1.1
August 26, 2011: Timelapse of the formation of hurricane Irene.
I watched the August 26th post which contained a video of the formation of hurricane Irene. From the video, I learned how hurricanes form and the way in which they travel. I also learned why they travel in certain directions. The video showed how the hurricane clearly expands in size as it reaches areas with a warmer climate and warmer waters. The video also shows how hurricane Irene's beginning was simply a slight differential pressure system.
I watched the August 26th post which contained a video of the formation of hurricane Irene. From the video, I learned how hurricanes form and the way in which they travel. I also learned why they travel in certain directions. The video showed how the hurricane clearly expands in size as it reaches areas with a warmer climate and warmer waters. The video also shows how hurricane Irene's beginning was simply a slight differential pressure system.
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