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Starting with an article in the popular press about a new astronomical result,explore the details of this discovery, in terms of the nature of the object(s) being studied, the process of observation by which the discoveries were made, and how the results fit into and expand our existing knowledge.

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Ambrose

The aim of the research assignment in this course is to dive into a new and exciting scientific discovery and discuss it in terms of the concepts that we have covered in the course. Starting with an article in the popular press about a new astronomical result, you will explore the details of this discovery, […]

Write a short essay of at least a single-spaced page in 12-point font (or two double-spaced pages) about how your calendar relates to the sky:Discuss how the calendar you have chosen is connected to the motion of the Sun, the stars, the Moon, and anything else of note. Describe how and how well do they line up with the days, months, years, or whatever else the calendar has.

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Ambrose

Choose a historical or fictional culture which had a reasonably sophisticated way of reckoning time: a calendar. Some possible suggestions: the Julian calendar (of the Romans, named after Julius Caesar); the traditional Chinese calendar; any of the Hindu calendars of India; any of the Buddhist calendars used in Southeast Asia; the Hijra calendar (used by […]

Do WE decide which species have the right to live or die? What role does YOUR religion feel humans play in regards to the planet?

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Ambrose

While this story is fabulous, what are your thoughts on creating MORE stories where nature is praised over profit? Have we turned from stewards for what God has created to “playing God” ourselves? Do WE decide which species have the right to live or die? What role does YOUR religion feel humans play in regards […]

Arrange the following objects in order of increasing size:A scientific idea Group of answer choices like a pseudoscientific idea only needs to be confirmed by a single observer.is repeatably testable by performing an experiment.

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Ambrose

Arrange the following objects in order of increasing size:Group of answer choices planet, star, galaxy, galaxy cluster, supercluster.star, planet, galaxy, galaxy cluster, supercluster.planet, galaxy, star, supercluster, galaxy cluster.planet, star, supercluster, galaxy cluster, galaxy. Flag this QuestionQuestion21ptsAt the time of this writing (2020), the population of the United States is about three hundred thirty one million, […]

Write a 2 to 2 1/2 page paper about the discovery and recent fly-by of the New Horizons Spacecraft by the object called Ultima Thule.

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Ambrose

Write a 2 to 2 1/2 page paper about the discovery and recent fly-by of the New Horizons Spacecraft by the object called Ultima Thule. You do not need to provide references, however, use several sources, including NASA and New Horizons webpages, and include one or two pictures with captions! (Your words not NASAs!!!) Make […]

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Starting with an article in the popular press about a new astronomical result,explore the details of this discovery, in terms of the nature of the object(s) being studied, the process of observation by which the discoveries were made, and how the results fit into and expand our existing knowledge.

Do WE decide which species have the right to live or die? What role does YOUR religion feel humans play in regards to the planet?

Arrange the following objects in order of increasing size:A scientific idea Group of answer choices like a pseudoscientific idea only needs to be confirmed by a single observer.is repeatably testable by performing an experiment.

Write a 2 to 2 1/2 page paper about the discovery and recent fly-by of the New Horizons Spacecraft by the object called Ultima Thule.