Moon Facts There are many interesting facts about the moon and trivia that may or may not be important to you. Some interesting facts include: We all know there was a man on the moon, but did you know that there is one who stayed there? Dr. Eugene Shoemaker, a Geological Surveyor, who educated the Apollo mission astronauts about craters, never made it into space himself, but it had always been one of his dreams. He was rejected as an astronaut because of medical problems. After he died, his ashes were placed on board the Lunar Prospector spacecraft on January 6, 1999, which was crashed into a crater on the moon on July 31, 1999. The mission was to discover if there was water on the moon at the time, but it also served to fulfill Dr Shoemaker's last wish. When Neil Armstrong took that first historical step and said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" it would not have occurred to anyone that the step he took in the dust of the moon was there to stay. It will be there for millions of years because there is no wind on the moon. That is, assuming the downdraft from the Command Module upon takeoff back into space didn't destroy the print. Buzz Aldrin reportedly saw the American flag, much further away, blow over during launch. Nevertheless, any footprints made by the famous astronauts undisturbed by takeoff are, in fact, there to stay. When Alan Sheppard was on the moon, he hit a golf ball and drove it 2,400 feet, nearly one half a mile. In a survey conducted in 1988, 13% of those surveyed believed that the moon is made of cheese. The multi layer space suits worn by the astronauts to the moon weighed 180 pounds on earth, but thirty pounds on the moon due to the lower gravity. How close can you get without completely running out of gas? Apollo 11 had only 20 seconds of fuel left when they landed on the moon. Apollo 15 was the first mission to use a lunar rover. The top speed that was ever recorded in this 4-wheeled land vehicle was 10.56 miles per hour. It is possible to have a month without a full moon. This occurs in February, but either January or March will have two moons. In China, the dark shadows that are on the moon are called "the toad in the moon". The Apollo missions brought back 2196 rock samples weighing 382 kg in total Facts About the Moon The moon is not a planet, but a satellite of the Earth. The surface area of the moon is 14,658,000 square miles or 9.4 billion acres Only 59% of the moon's surface is visible from earth. The moon rotates at 10 miles per hour compared to the earth's rotation of 1000 miles per hour. When a month has two full moons, the second full moon is called a blue moon. Another definition of a blue moon is the third full moon in any season (quarter of year) containing 4 total full moons. From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon; the other side is always hidden. The dark spots we see on the moon that create the image of the man in the moon are actually craters filled with basalt, which is a very dense material. The moon is the only extraterrestrial body that has ever been visited by humans. It is also the only body that has had samples taken from it. The first space craft to send back pictures from the moon was Luna 3 (built by the Soviet Union) in October 1959. The moon has no global magnetic field. The moon is about 1/4 the size of the Earth. credit to www.moonconnection.com There are many interesting facts about the moon and trivia that may or may not be important to you. Some interesting facts include: ... Read more »
How The Aurora Borealis Form The amazing light appear to be seen in the sky. The colorful and beautiful light which never fail to please our eyes. Perhaps many of us love to watch this phenomena (normally occur in northern region). But do we really know how and what really made this happens? It begins with a solar flare The aurora borealis (northern lights) form when charged particles emitted from the sun during a solar flare penetrate the earth's magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in our atmosphere. These collisions result in countless little bursts of light, called photons, which make up the aurora. Collisions with oxygen produce red and green auroras, while nitrogen produces the pink and purple colors. This reaction encircles the polar regions of the earth and occurs at an altitude of 40-400 miles (65-650 km) in a zone called the "Auroral Oval." When and Where The aurora borealis most commonly occur between 60°-75° latitude, but during great geomagnetic storms the auroral oval expands equatorially and can reach 30° latitude or further. In the northern hemisphere they are called the aurora borealis (northern lights) and in the southern hemisphere aurora australis (southern lights). An auroral display might be observed any night from dusk until dawn as long as it is dark, which excludes Alaskan summer nights (May-July). The best time to view them is between midnight and 2 am. There is an 11-year solar cycle (on average) that controls the tempo of the aurora. The most recent peak in the cycle occurred in 2000-2001. The next peak is predicted in 2013 - 2014. credit to aurorahunter.com The amazing light appear to be seen in the sky. The colorful and beautiful light which never fail to please our eyes. Perhaps many of u... Read more »
Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches In The World Anse Source d’Argent – Seychelles 1/10 On the top of the most beautiful Beaches around the world Anse Source d’Argent, located in La Digue, the third largest inhabited island of the Seychelles. A major contender for the top spot, this ribbon of sand on the island, La Digue, mixes salt-white and flamingo-pink sands to create one of the most photographed beaches in the world. Sun Island – Maldives 2/10 Recognized as the world’s best and one of the most beautiful beaches, located in a beach-lover’s paradise, Maldives. This diamond in the middle of the Indian Ocean has become a favorite with celebs and rich honeymooners drawn by the thought of sleeping over the water, literally. 3. Matira – Bora Bora – Tahiti 3/10 Bora Bora is one of the magical islands that make up French Polynesia in the South Pacific. This Island is like the Gwyneth Paltrow of beaches — a little too perfect to be believable. But the spell that this small island is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. Maya Bay – Ko Phi Phi – Thailand 4/10 Maya Bay is a white sand beach hugged by steep limestone cliffs. Coral reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling. This strikingly beautiful beach has seen its popularity skyrocket after featuring in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, but it’s still worth visiting for the dramatic setting and marvellous snorkelling opportunities. Pulau Perhentian Kecil – Malaysia 5/10 If you’re a beach bum you’ve probably already heard of, or visited, or fallen in love with, Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands. The Perhentian Islands lie approximately 10 nautical miles off the northeastern coast of West Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles south of the Thai border. Hanalei Bay – Hawaii – USA 6/10 Hanalei is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kaua?i County, Hawai?i, United States. Hanalei means “lei making” in Hawaiian. Alternatively, the name Hanalei also means “crescent bay” and may be indicative of the shape of Hanalei Bay, which is one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Nungwi – Zanzibar – Tanzania 7/10 On the north-west coast of the island, Nungwi is considered to be the most beautiful beach of Zanzibar, where the absence of strong tides guarantees the pleasures of swimming and snorkelling in the crystal, jade sea. The island has long been loved by intrepid travelers for its enigmatic old Stone Town and 30 or so pristine beaches. Playa Paraiso – Cayo Largo 8/10 One of the gorgeous beach in world is Playa Paraiso in Cuba’s finest beach island Cayo Largo. This beach well deserves its name of “Paradise Beach” is not quite as exposed to the elements as some of the other beaches on the island. The weather is usually calm and the sea here remains shallow most of the year. Bahia Solano – Colombia 9/10 One of the gorgeous beach in world is Playa Paraiso in Cuba’s finest beach island Cayo Largo. This beach well deserves its name of “Paradise Beach” is not quite as exposed to the elements as some of the other beaches on the island. The weather is usually calm and the sea here remains shallow most of the year. Whitehaven – Queensland – Australia 10/10 It’s difficult to pick a favourite in a country known for its beautiful beaches, but if you’re looking for unspoilt, flawless natural beauty, the fine sands of Whitehaven in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands are a strong contender. With more than four kilometers of sand that is 98 percent pure silica, so clean it squeaks. credit to thestupidstation.com Anse Source d’Argent – Seychelles 1/10 On the top of the most beautiful Beaches around the world Anse Source d’Argent, located in La Digue,... Read more »
10 Unbelievable Places That Are Hard To Believe Really Exist! Platja D'Aro, Girona, Spain 1 Playa d'Aro South east of Girona, and roughly midway between Lloret de Mar and Begur is the fabulous beach-side resort of Miami Playa (Platja d'Aro in Catalan). The international airfield at Girona is approximately 40 minutes drive. Platja d'Aro is a ??modern, cosmopolitan town, neighbouring the elegant town of S'Agaró, in south east Girona. Tropea, Calabria, Southern Italy. 2 Tropea (ancient Trapeia) is a municipality located within the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria (southern Italy). Sagrada Família Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain 3 The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (English: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family; Spanish: Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia), commonly known as the Sagrada Família (Catalan pronunciation: [s????að? f??mi?i?]), is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site,[5] and in November 2010 Pope Benedict XVI consecrated and proclaimed it a minor basilica,[6][7][8] as distinct from a cathedral which must be the seat of a bishop. Atlantic Ocean Rd, Norway 4 The Atlantic Ocean Road or the Atlantic Road is a 8.3-kilometer long section of County Road 64 which runs through an archipelago in Eide and Averøy in Møre og Romsdal, Norway The Dunes of Lencois, Brazil 5 When you first see it, Lençóis Maranhenses in northeastern Brazil appears much like a typical desert: sand – and lots of it. Yet closer inspection quickly reveals pools of water among the ridged hills of sand, lining the landscape with their rich hues of green and blue. One of the most visually contradictory sights on our planet, there are lagoons among the dunes. Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California 6 Ocean Beach is a beach that runs along the west coast of San Francisco, California, United States, at the Pacific Ocean. It is adjacent to Golden Gate Park, the Richmond District, and the Sunset District. La Grotta Cove, Corfu Island, Greece 7 This is the place to go snorkeling quite a lot of fish and small squid in this cove. The dive of around fifteen meters of the rocky ledge is a must for those in need of excitement. I don't mean the one with the rope i mean the big rock out in the bay. The bar plays nice techno music and the coffee is good. There are sun loungers but only a few as the Grotta is small and there isn't much room for sun loungers. Vintgar Gorge, Triglav National Park, Slovenia 8 The Bled Gorge (Slovene: Blejski Vintgar) or Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar) is a 1.6-kilometre (0.99 mi) gorge located in Slovenia in the Municipality of Gorje near the settlement of Zgornje Gorje, four kilometers northwest of Bled. Carved by the Radovna River, the sheer canyon walls are 50 to 100 metres (160 to 330 ft) high, with a total slope measuring about 250 m (820 ft). The stream has created many erosive features such as pools and rapids, and terminates in the picturesque 13 m (43 ft) Šum Falls (literally, 'noisy falls'). Qikeng Don in Wulong, China 9 Qikeng Don in Wulong, China Valloires Abbey Garden, France 10 Valloires Abbey is a 12th-century Cistercian abbey situated in the commune of Argoules in the Somme department of France. credit to thestupidstation.com Platja D'Aro, Girona, Spain 1 Playa d'Aro South east of Girona, and roughly midway between Lloret de Mar and Begur is the fabulous ... Read more »
Amazing Universe Pictures These are few of the universe/space pictures I find it amusing whether it is unedited or edited by space artist. Enjoy! p/s : you may set some of the pictures as your desktop wallpaper if you like it. Thank you for spending your precious time here a little bit. Share it with your friends if you like it. These are few of the universe/space pictures I find it amusing whether it is unedited or edited by space artist. Enjoy! p/s : you may set s... Read more »
Sacred Knowledge - Golden Ratio Today, I would like to share with all of you fellow readers about a secret and sacred wisdom I found it simple and interesting called Golden Ratio Golden Ratio, Golden Proportion, Golden mean and many more of its name referred to only one symbol (ϕ) also pronounced as phi (Greek letter). But what is too special so that I have to give a spotlight on it? We will begin with the main idea behind it. The concept is simple, imagine a straight line. The longer part divided to the shorter part of that line will give the value of approximately same as the value of the whole length divided to the longer part of the line. As you can see here So, by the formula (as in the picture), you may change the 'a' to ϕ and 'b' to 1 (Google it to understand why and how to calculate it so). After that, use a quadratic formula to finally get the formula of ; φ=(1+√5)/2 by using the above formula, you might find the exact value of the phi. But what is interesting is that most of all thing in this world are showing the pattern based on this value. For example at our body... If you watch closely, you will notice the golden ratio are everywhere at our body, for example the arms parts and also many more at our body part (see the picture above for more details). if you measure the length and the same as I explain in the straight line part, you will get the approximate value of 1.618... not exactly is, but approximate value. Okay. So that's it, in us. Is there anywhere else that I could see? YES! In plants, for example the sunflowers. You might notice the middle pattern of the sunflower to be a little bit attractive (see the picture below). But how do we determine that shape formed by the order of the Golden Ratio? Just divide the 360 degree to phi (1.618...) and you will get the value of 137.5 degree (see the picture below). Simple, the 'b' is 137.5 degree, just continuously and repeatedly spam the 'b' part after the end of previous 'b' part and mark each end of 'b' with a dot, and you will have finally get the sunflowers pattern. You might still be confused on it, to understand it more, you might Google 'nature, the golden ratio and Fibonacci numbers' an article from Mathsisfun that provide an application to generate a dots-pattern from any given ratios there, or you can also search the animation in Youtube about it. Okay, so that's it in the plant kingdom. Is there any other magnificent manifestation? Yes! In the universe. There are actually too much to explain about it, but let us take Venus for instance. Venus day according to Earth day for a year is 225 days and 1 Earth year is 365 days. If you divide these two values, you'll get the approximate value of phi (1.622... something). Moreover, the days for Venus-Earth-Sun transit is 584 days which is 1.6 greater than that of Earth cycle. And the transit will also form a shape of pentagram in its orbit if it happen 5 times or more. Amazingly, the pentagram shape also have too many Golden Ratio that can be measured. So, what and how was it? I leave to you to find it by yourself. Thank you to spend your time a little bit to read about this topic. Have a nice day. Credit to mathsisfun.com Today, I would like to share with all of you fellow readers about a secret and sacred wisdom I found it simple and interesting called Golden... Read more »
Top 10 Miraculous Places 10. Dry Valleys - Antarctica Antarctica's Dry Valley in the form of a gravel floor, and it is said that you may watch the scenery in this place with no different from the views of Mars. This is an incredible views you'll find in Antarctica, and there is absolutely no snow, thus the only place with no ice in Antarctica. At the bottom of this valley there are ice lake up to several meters thick. And below this lake, there is the very salty water, and amazingly, it turns out in the water are the living organism which can survive in it! 9. Socotra Island - Indian Ocean If you have the opportunity to visit the island, you may tell the people that you've just abducted by aliens. Socotra Island views are isolated from the nearest continent, this 6 or 7 million of African continent is very unique. Furthermore, there are 700 flora can be found on this island, the rarest flora and fauna in the world. But do not expect to live here, the island's climate is very hot and dry. There are many caves can be found in the coast of the island, but one of the caves reach a length of 7 km, and the mountain on the island reach 1525 meters high, and even some plants reach the age of 20 million years old. 8. Rio Tinto - Spain Rio Tinto mines feature the incredible beautiful but strange views, and even some said that the views are seems similar to the moon. The growth organism from these mines are consuming the mountains and valleys there, even all the villagers near the mine should be transferred to the closest city. Red water in the Rio Tinto rivers are very sour and high metal content weight. 7. Klikuk, The Spotted Lake - Canada In the summer, the water in this lake, evaporate and leave mineral that is crystallized, and form a small pool with a wide variety of colors, which generally are blue and green. Mineral content in the water and mud is used to help in reducing the pain, even the local Indian tribes often use this place as a place to treat those who were injured. 6. Salar de Uyuni - Bolivia Probably the most beautiful place (yet strange) in the world. Having district with the world's largest salt field, including active volcanoes, and squares of geysers, with various unique mirage that makes you feel living on another planet. 5. Vale da Lua - Brazil Translation from the name is the Valley of the Moon, which is a stone valleys formed by the erosion of water, leaving many 'swimming pool'. Rocks in this valley is perhaps the world's oldest rocks, formed from quartz with the fringe made of crystal. 4. Blood Pond Hot Spring - Japan Hot Springs, Blood Pond, is one of 'hell' in Beppu, Japan. Nine hot springs emerged from this place pleases the eye and very beautiful, but probably not for bathing. The 'Hell blood pond' has water in the red due to the iron content in it. 3. The Stone Forest - China Stone Forest in original Shilin language, is a rock formed from water continuously bursting the rocks, scraping the surfaces leaving the form of pillars like figure. The area is evidently known since the Ming dynasty and is considered the 'First World Wonders'. 2. The Richat Structures - Mauritania This incredible surface of land is in the southwest of Sahara desert, and is referred to as Richat Structure. It is very large (reached 50km of diameters) and can be seen from the outer space. The spiral shape is also yet to be explained by scientists. 1. Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves - Austria This ice cave is definitely different to the other typical caves. The existing lighting will make you feel like being away from earth, as if traveling to the other planets. Eisriesenwelt cave is the largest cave ever exist and it is also reach a length of 40 km. 10. Dry Valleys - Antarctica Antarctica's Dry Valley in the form of a gravel floor, and it is said that you may watch the scenery in t... Read more »
10 Of The Stunning Northern Lights These are the few images I found it amusing about the Aurora or in another name, Northern Light. These are the few images I found it amusing about the Aurora or in another name, Northern Light. Read more »