Starting this evening, a very rare occurrence will begin – the transition of the planet Venus across our Sun. Ho-hum, you might say but this will be the last time this transition occurs during our lifetime. The transitions happen in pairs – our last one was in 2004. The next time it will happen is…
The universe is a very, very large place, indeed. However, it’s also a very, very small place. Permit me to explain. The world of space is massive beyond human comprehension. It’s so big that all of the matter that exists crowds space about as much as three wasps flying over Europe. Yet the amount of…
The universe is a very big place, indeed. For that matter, so is our solar system. But did you ever wonder how familiar heavenly bodies compare against each other for size? Today’s FamilyFirst site does just that. It compares the sizes of the planets, to each other, then to the sun, then to really massive…
Summer nights, camping under the stars, what a way to look forward to spending a vacation. But while looking at those stars, have you ever wondered about them? Especially the ones closest to the Earth. I mean the other planets that go around the sun with us, as well as their moons. If you look…
I came across this interesting little site that is a part of the NASA site at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (where the all kinds of outer space stuff happenes). It is a simulator that allows you to look at any planet or satellite in our solar system from any other planet or body. If you…
Exploring the unknown has always beckoned mankind. Climbing the highest mountain, going to the South Pole, even the moon are just some of the adventures that have been undertaken in our history. Today’s site is one that allows a visitor to experience the thrill of discovery without leaving your armchair. The site, Sea and Sky,…
Summer nights, camping under the stars, what wonderful summer vacation it was. But while looking at those stars, have you ever wondered about them? Especially the ones closest to the Earth. I mean the other planets that go around the sun with us, as well as their moons. They are the subject of the FamSite…
Summer nights, camping under the stars, what a way to look forward to spending a vacation. But while looking at those stars, have you ever wondered about them? Especially the ones closest to the Earth. I mean the other planets that go around the sun with us, as well as their moons. They are the…
Exploring the unknown has always beckoned mankind. Climbing the highest mountain, going to the South Pole, even the moon are just some of the adventures that have been undertaken in our history. Today’s site is one that allows a visitor to experience the thrill of discovery without leaving your armchair. The site, Sea and Sky,…
Today’s FamSite is one that, when you first hear its name, will make you think of a Tim Allen movie. But closer inspection will show that is has the same subject matter, but is more educational and entertaining. The name of the site is called Planet Quest, and while the majority of earthlings contemplate day-to-day…