After four years of development, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, as it will now be called, is ready for series production. The most exclusive sports car of all time is following in the footsteps of the legendary Bugatti, those universally-coveted limousines and unbeatable racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s which today are among the most sought-after creations from the early days of automobile construction.
This brings to an end the era of design models and concept cars which since the late 1990s
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Fantasy Baseball Q help?
I need to trade one of my pitchers away because I will need space, since my DL's will be coming back soon.
Order my Pitchers from most valuable to least valuable
If I do trade like Andy Pettite away for an OF what kind of player should I expect in Return?
SP: Carlos Zambrano, Kelvim Escobar, Mark Buehrle, Yovani Gallardo, Kerry Wood, Andy Pettite, Oliver Perez, Jered Weaver
DL: Curt Schilling, Pedro MartinezAuthor: ۞ JønaŦhan ۞Source:
Order my Pitchers from most valuable to least valuable
If I do trade like Andy Pettite away for an OF what kind of player should I expect in Return?
SP: Carlos Zambrano, Kelvim Escobar, Mark Buehrle, Yovani Gallardo, Kerry Wood, Andy Pettite, Oliver Perez, Jered Weaver
DL: Curt Schilling, Pedro MartinezAuthor: ۞ JønaŦhan ۞Source:
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Space Shuttle Disaster in the Sacred Books
by groovelock
Space Shuttle Disaster in the Sacred Books
There are many space disasters. Some of these disasters are avoidable and could be corrected. Other space disasters unfortunately are unavoidable.
Example of the unavoidable Space Shuttle Disaster:
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred in the United States in 1986. As an outcome of this disaster, the United States President Ronald Reagan appointed a special commission to investigate the accident
Space Shuttle Disaster in the Sacred Books
There are many space disasters. Some of these disasters are avoidable and could be corrected. Other space disasters unfortunately are unavoidable.
Example of the unavoidable Space Shuttle Disaster:
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred in the United States in 1986. As an outcome of this disaster, the United States President Ronald Reagan appointed a special commission to investigate the accident
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Our Story: Fredericksburg man left his mark in Calif.
Our Story: Fredericksburg man left his mark in Calif.
On a hill high above San Jose, Calif., sits the Lick Observatory, named after a Lebanon County native who became one of the area s first millionaires and a benefactor in his adopted state of California.
Read more on Lebanon Daily News
Local enthusiasts enjoy night skies
Dark nights, clear summer skies and a telescopic window to the cosmos are the Cache Valley astronomy enthusiast’s playground. But with or without a telescope,
On a hill high above San Jose, Calif., sits the Lick Observatory, named after a Lebanon County native who became one of the area s first millionaires and a benefactor in his adopted state of California.
Read more on Lebanon Daily News
Local enthusiasts enjoy night skies
Dark nights, clear summer skies and a telescopic window to the cosmos are the Cache Valley astronomy enthusiast’s playground. But with or without a telescope,
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Lastest Astronomy Careers News
3 Big Goals for NASA to Inspire America Again, from Former NASA Chief
As George Whitesides, the former NASA chief of staff and current Virgin Galactic CEO, sees it, NASA plays a critical role not just in space exploration, but in creating a desire to excel in science and technology in America's next generation of innovators. We can't measure how many of today's tech giants were inspired by watching the Apollo missions on television, but if Whitesides himself is ...
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As George Whitesides, the former NASA chief of staff and current Virgin Galactic CEO, sees it, NASA plays a critical role not just in space exploration, but in creating a desire to excel in science and technology in America's next generation of innovators. We can't measure how many of today's tech giants were inspired by watching the Apollo missions on television, but if Whitesides himself is ...
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Progress: lighter and cheaper
Progress: lighter and cheaper
Radio astronomy is a science based upon the study of naturally occurring radio emissions from objects in space. Because of the huge distances involved, these signals are extremely weak, far weaker than any manmade radio transmissions.
Read more on Kelowna Capital News
10 Mobile Astronomy Apps for Stargazers
One of the best parts of summer is sitting outside on a warm night, glass of wine in hand (or bar of dark chocolate, whatever your pleasure), good
Radio astronomy is a science based upon the study of naturally occurring radio emissions from objects in space. Because of the huge distances involved, these signals are extremely weak, far weaker than any manmade radio transmissions.
Read more on Kelowna Capital News
10 Mobile Astronomy Apps for Stargazers
One of the best parts of summer is sitting outside on a warm night, glass of wine in hand (or bar of dark chocolate, whatever your pleasure), good
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Top Ten Beginner Telescopes for 2011
I've added Amazon links in the description below so you can check out the technical details of each product and see more reviews: #10: Tele Vue 60mm Imaging System www.amazon.com #9: Stellarvue Nighthawk Next Generation 80mm ED Telescope SV80ED www.amazon.com #8: Meade 80mm f/6 Triplet ED Apochromatic Refractor www.amazon.com #7: Stellarvue 102mm White Refractor ED Telescope SV-102ED www.amazon.com #6: Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope www.amazon.com #5: Orion 8-inch
Thursday, June 16, 2011
By land or by water, visitors get viewing pleasure in Black Canyon of the Gunnison
By land or by water, visitors get viewing pleasure in Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Each year, about 200,000 visitors travel to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to see millions of years of geology combine with some of the best recreational activities on the Western Slope. The park offers hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and a number of guided history tours.
Read more on The Daily
Each year, about 200,000 visitors travel to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to see millions of years of geology combine with some of the best recreational activities on the Western Slope. The park offers hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and a number of guided history tours.
Read more on The Daily
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Corot telescope in exoplanet haul
Corot telescope in exoplanet haul
A French-led satellite mission to spot planets outside our Solar System reveals its latest 10 finds, including an unusually young planet-hosting star.
Read more on BBC News
New Planetary System Has South African Astronomers Doing A Double Take
Double your pleasure… Double your fun… Double twin planets found orbiting a double sun! Are you ready for the weird, true and freaky? Then check out what Drs. Stephen Potter and Encarni Romero-Colmenero from
A French-led satellite mission to spot planets outside our Solar System reveals its latest 10 finds, including an unusually young planet-hosting star.
Read more on BBC News
New Planetary System Has South African Astronomers Doing A Double Take
Double your pleasure… Double your fun… Double twin planets found orbiting a double sun! Are you ready for the weird, true and freaky? Then check out what Drs. Stephen Potter and Encarni Romero-Colmenero from
Monday, June 13, 2011
Test Aero-Ektar Telescope
A few nice beginners telescopes images I found:
Test Aero-Ektar Telescope
Image by Wanderlinse
80 meters distance. Resolution test with selfmade telescope, using "Kodak Aero-Ektar" 610 mm lens. The "Aero-Ektar" was used by the alliance forces to photograph Europe by plane and to document what had left after WW2... Taken with "Pentax K20D". The lens is not yet fixed correctly, just taped. Quality will increase... magnification about 20 (no ocular). See the
Test Aero-Ektar Telescope
Image by Wanderlinse
80 meters distance. Resolution test with selfmade telescope, using "Kodak Aero-Ektar" 610 mm lens. The "Aero-Ektar" was used by the alliance forces to photograph Europe by plane and to document what had left after WW2... Taken with "Pentax K20D". The lens is not yet fixed correctly, just taped. Quality will increase... magnification about 20 (no ocular). See the
2008 State of the City Environment Webisode
Mayor Gavin Newsom's 2008 State of the City environment webisode.Author: MayorGavinNewsomSource:
Sunday, June 12, 2011
How does one open up an astronomical observation center?
by fusionpanda
Question by Johhnyy Dramma: How does one open up an astronomical observation center?
Best answer:
Answer by Kevin7ask a university
What do you think? Answer
Question by Johhnyy Dramma: How does one open up an astronomical observation center?
Best answer:
Answer by Kevin7ask a university
What do you think? Answer
Friday, June 10, 2011
Shaler astronomer credited with spotting supernova
Shaler astronomer credited with spotting supernova
A Shaler astronomer who previously discovered a star cluster and has an asteroid named in his honor has added a supernova to his astronomical accomplishments. Early last Thursday, Tom Reiland, 64, decided to rest his eyes after hours of observing faint galaxies by turning the telescope toward a favorite "showpiece" in the sky, the Whirlpool Galaxy, or M51.
Read more on Pittsburgh
A Shaler astronomer who previously discovered a star cluster and has an asteroid named in his honor has added a supernova to his astronomical accomplishments. Early last Thursday, Tom Reiland, 64, decided to rest his eyes after hours of observing faint galaxies by turning the telescope toward a favorite "showpiece" in the sky, the Whirlpool Galaxy, or M51.
Read more on Pittsburgh
NASA space shuttle Endeavour final launch
Endeavour blasted off on the next-to-last shuttle flight Monday morning under the command of Mark Kelly, the husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. It was the second launch attempt. Late last month, an electrical problem halted the countdown. Endeavour and its six astronauts will arrive at the International Space Station on Wednesday. They are delivering a $2 billion particle physics experiment. The mission will last 16 days. Only one other shuttle trip remains.Author: RTAmericaSource:
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Why are Observatories/telescopes located so high up?
by Puggles
Question by Alexander N: Why are Observatories/telescopes located so high up?
I am referring in a more specific sense to the (large) telescopes of australia, but i would assume that the answer would be the same for all the world!
Best answer:
Answer by PeachPieto get away from the lights of the city
What do you think? Answer
Question by Alexander N: Why are Observatories/telescopes located so high up?
I am referring in a more specific sense to the (large) telescopes of australia, but i would assume that the answer would be the same for all the world!
Best answer:
Answer by PeachPieto get away from the lights of the city
What do you think? Answer
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Universe - Alien Galaxies / Full Documentary
The Universe - Alien Galaxies / Full Documentary
Video Rating: 5 /
Video Rating: 5 /
Monday, June 6, 2011
Nice Astronomy Black Hole photos
A few nice astronomy black hole images I found:
Astronomers find black holes form first!
Image by thebadastronomer
Astronomers have found evidence that black holes form faster than the galaxies surrounding them. See my Bad Astronomy blog for more details.
Black hole wind
Image by thebadastronomer
The wind from a supermassive black hole in a young galaxy affects how the galaxy itself forms.
Black Hole Blows Big Bubble (NASA, Chandra, 07/12/10)
Image by NASA's Marshall Space
Astronomers find black holes form first!
Image by thebadastronomer
Astronomers have found evidence that black holes form faster than the galaxies surrounding them. See my Bad Astronomy blog for more details.
Black hole wind
Image by thebadastronomer
The wind from a supermassive black hole in a young galaxy affects how the galaxy itself forms.
Black Hole Blows Big Bubble (NASA, Chandra, 07/12/10)
Image by NASA's Marshall Space
Saturday, June 4, 2011
How fast is space travel currently compared to the speed of light?
by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
Question by jthames1390: How fast is space travel currently compared to the speed of light?
compared to the speed of light i would like to now how fast the current space shuttle travels, how fast the space craft winner of project X travels and how fast the successor to the space shuttle will travel.
Best answer:
Answer by NikosKRe: Space Shuttle
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2001/InnaSokolyanskaya1.shtml
compared to 299,792,458 metres per second
Question by jthames1390: How fast is space travel currently compared to the speed of light?
compared to the speed of light i would like to now how fast the current space shuttle travels, how fast the space craft winner of project X travels and how fast the successor to the space shuttle will travel.
Best answer:
Answer by NikosKRe: Space Shuttle
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2001/InnaSokolyanskaya1.shtml
compared to 299,792,458 metres per second
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Can anyone tell me what airline or what site to get good prices for airplane tickets for military families?
Our son is in the Air Force, in states, we want to visit for the holidays.Author: mrshennSource:
'Dead' Galaxies Aren't So Dead After All
'Dead' Galaxies Aren't So Dead After All
University of Michigan astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time.
Read more on SpaceRef
Astronomers have unveiled a 3-D map of the entire known universe
Astronomers have unveiled a 3-D map of the entire known universe, consisting of some 43,000 galaxies spreading out 380 million light-years.
Read more on KIII Corpus
University of Michigan astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time.
Read more on SpaceRef
Astronomers have unveiled a 3-D map of the entire known universe
Astronomers have unveiled a 3-D map of the entire known universe, consisting of some 43,000 galaxies spreading out 380 million light-years.
Read more on KIII Corpus
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