A is for the Andromeda Galaxy

First of all, since the first letter of the alphabet is A, I'd like to give a shout out to Arlee Bird, the creator of the A-Z Challenge.  If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be here for this.  Thank you!

The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is our cosmic neighbor.  As such, it intrigues us with its beauty. We study it in our quest to deepen our understanding of the cosmos.  One day, it will collide with our own Milky Way Galaxy and create something new.  For me, this only adds to its allure.

Photo: Chris Lasley
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Here's a fun video tour of the stunning Andromeda Galaxy.

A Star Wars Conspiracy

This video contains some thought provoking evidence that might make you think differently about Star Wars!  It's great fun!

An Interview With Neil deGrasse Tyson

I love interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson.  His enthusiasm is infectious.  That's why I wanted to share this interview with all of you.  There is a total of three parts, but it's worth the time to watch.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
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Oreo Separator Machine

Personally, I love the whole Oreo, but I still thought this was pretty neat.  David Neevel definitely demonstrated determination and ingenuity when he built this.

Asteroids and Meteors, Oh My!

I support the space program, and I always have for many reasons.  The dangers posed by asteroids and other cosmic objects are as good a reason as any to consider the future of the space program and how dependent we are on this planet of ours.  

People complain that the space program is a waste of money.  I say that if we want to ensure the continuation of our species, this isn't an issue we can afford to ignore.  We can't afford not to invest time, money, and intellect in space.

Snowflakes

As an Iowa native, I understand all too well what a pain snow can be.  However, I've always found snowflakes to be fascinating.  They're beautiful and come in an endless variety of shapes.

This first video shows a scientist in his quest to study snowflakes.



The second video has some amazing close-up photos.

A Flight Through the Universe