Black holes are some of the most fascinating objects in space. These massive objects are so dense that their gravity pulls everything else in their vicinity towards them. Black holes can be incredibly large, or they can be very small. The largest black hole ever discovered is called IC 1101, and it is about six … Read more
There has been a long debate over whether space exploration is worth the cost. Supporters of space exploration argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. They point to the scientific discoveries that have been made as a result of space exploration, as well as the potential for future discoveries. They also argue that space exploration … Read more
In order to underscore these constraints, Miller juxtaposes the dullness of the Lomans’ “present” existence with the natural world around them (Miller 1). Almost immediately upon returning from work, Willy remarks how he caught himself “looking at scenery” and noticing that “the trees are so thick, and the sun is warm” (Miller 3). The fact … Read more
“One small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind. ” As Neil Armstrong uttered these words, he was leaving humanity’s first imprint on space exploration. An estimated 530 million people watched Armstrong’s televised image and heard his voice describe the event as he took “… one small step for a man, one giant … Read more
Luke M Coffey Lauren Humphreys Honors Geology 2 April 21, 2016 Alien Planet Kepler-452b Our Milky Way Galaxy is filled with exoplanets—statistically speaking at least one for each of the hundreds of billions of stars in the galaxy. An astonishing finding is that the most common type of planet in our galaxy are those with … Read more
Space, the final frontier. We are born with an elemental eagerness to make the unknown known, to discover the undiscovered. Since ancient times, we have ventured far and wide. That inexorable vigor has perhaps become humanity’s greatest virtue. And so then, the question is, are we done? We have explored the extremities of our planet, … Read more