telescoped worked was they had to launch it into space in order for it to be used in its full potential. This monster of a telescope too ka toatle of 2,800 watts to power it! Now its power was gained from solar of course considering in the vaccum of space sun light is the most reliable resource. When this was launched it was planned to stay in space for years observing and sending the data back to earth for NASA to observe. This monster of a telescope was launched on April 24, 1990, it was sent up on the
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Trail, it expands from Canada to Mexico, going through Washington, Oregon and California. But that's for the future. In the meantime, averaging about twice a year, I get away to the Redwood National Forest located in Northern California. Just as the sun is rising is the prime time to walk amongst the giant coastal redwoods, the air crisp, cleansed by the morning dew that is still clinging to the foliage and spider webs. Branches reaching out, entangled with its neighbors, allowing the sun's rays to
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The moon is a critical part of the function of earth. Without the moon, we wouldn't have night or tides. Centuries ago, scientists began to research the origin of the moon and how it began to orbit around earth. Their research provided them with four different theories on the formation of the moon, however, one question arises. Which one of these theories is valid? The impact theory holds the most truth and is supported with the most accurate information and, therefore, should be accepted on a global
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spiral, but a distinct, separate point of radio emission corresponding to the exact center of the Galaxy. This point is referred to as “Sagittarius A* or ‘Sgr A*’” and today, Sgr A* is believed to consist of a black hole about 3 times larger than the Sun and has a mass of 2 million times that of the sun.Interestingly, the intensity of x-rays being emitted from this massive hole was much less than expected. Scientists then realized
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it weren't simply because she had lost her map and had no idea where she was. Still Bria was never one to waist a good ride, in any sense of the word, especially when it felt so good to have something strong between her thighs. She smirked as the sun set and the image of the old bar came into view. Bria may have no idea where she was, or where she was going to sleep that night. But she did know where her next beer was coming from, and that was surely a step in the right direction. She could see
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brightly lit room is commonplace. However, there are over 1.2 billion people who currently live without power world-wide (Carbeck). Immense strides have occurred throughout time, with the existence of solar and wind power knowledge. Unfortunately, the sun will set every night and wind can be capricious. Fluidic Energy is a corporation that has seen the need to create a product that is vastly more reliable for all demographics around the world, the next-generation batteries, Zinc-Air batteries. Zinc-Air
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Many are familiar with the long and dreary winters of northern Wisconsin, but there is much more to the area than that. The natural landscape of the region is breathtaking; the bluffs rising above the valleys, the rolling hills dotted with farms and orchards, and the deep pine forests all come together to evoke a sense of mystic remoteness that stimulates creativity. This aura would peak during autumn – the natural beauty and color of the scenery during the fall is what I most loved about growing
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When I was a young child I could remember those windy spring days working in my grandfather’s garden. One of the first things he taught me how to work up the soil with a rototiller at the age of nine. Starting the machine took muscles and patience to pull on the starter cord, to even start the tiller. Once it was running it was really since it was built sometime in the 1990’s. When it backfired it would make a loud pop noise, and simultaneously a large cloud of black smoke would blow right into your
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Waking up early the morning after Memorial Day weekend, Mr. Cassidy knew many people at been at the river partying, and left many cans and bottles. After breakfast, he took the truck knowing he would fill it up as he had done during past holiday weekends. Parking his truck near, the river, Mr. Cassidy hummed while picking up cans and bottles and had soon filled the bag. He hurried to the truck to dump it and returned to fill another bag. When he filled the back of the truck, he was tired and decided
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Kevin Begos a freelance journalist, former MIT Knight Science Journalist and researcher whose stories appear in New York Times and Scientific America. Begos shares his views surrounding solar energy controversies versus oil, coal and natural gas. Because of the increased attraction of solar energy by consumers, Congress under Presidents Obama’s Administration extended a 30% tax credit to individuals and business toward the purchase of solar systems from their tax bill. The result of this tax incentive
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