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"The Martian Chronicles", 2004.
A discussion of the theme of dreams in Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles".
1,476 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses how ignoring one's surroundings can lead to tragedy. It uses examples from "The Martian Chronicles" and other sources to prove this point. Many different characters exemplify the fact that it is necessary to accept the realities of life before dreams can be achieved. Other points touched on include Martians being metaphors for dreams and that every pioneer had his/her own reason for leaving Earth. It also discusses how Mars and Martians reflect back everyone's individual hopes and desires and how Mars is not capable of being turned into Earth.
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"While the quest to realize dreams is admirable, ignoring the realities of one's world can bring tragic consequences. Dreams can only be achieved when life's realities are accepted. This is one of several themes running throughout Ray Bradbury?s novel, The Martian Chronicles, about the colonization of Mars. Through a series of vignettes strung together by the idea that dreams and reality can coexist in life (Bloom 34), Bradbury successfully creates a realistic view of the possible future while expressing a warning, that without acknowledging one?s surroundings for what they are, no dreams will ever be fulfilled. In the novel, the settlers of Mars try desperately to re-create Earth into what is familiar to them instead of adjusting to their new surroundings, and therein lies their mistake, and ultimately their downfall."
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The Big Bang Theory, 2004.
An overview of the Big Bang theory of the origin of the universe.
2,736 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses how the Big Bang theory is considered by many to be the most plausible model concerning creation and how modern educational institutions, especially from elementary school to undergraduate university level, continue to teach the Big Bang without question or qualification. It provides an overview of the physics of the theory and also looks at other theories, such as the Steady State theory, which have departed form the original model.
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"From the beginning of the recording of human consciousness, man has looked up to the skies of heaven and pondered the creation of the universe. The earliest recorded writings on the subject addressed the universe, and its nature, from the most basic origins. These writings included the questions of whether a ?higher power/omniscient being? was responsible for its creation, if the universe was based on a singular ?event? that resulted in its evolution, to the most basic, and seemingly logical idea (to many ancient sources, anyway) that the universe was simply infinite, uncreated, and forever unchanging."
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Galileo's Astronomical Observations, 2004.
An analysis of the significance of Galileo's early astronomical observations on the Aristotelian theory of the universe.
2,145 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper looks at how, as Galileo first turned his telescope toward the heavens, he was drastically turning mankind away from its long-accepted view that the Aristotelian view of the heavens was correct. It examines the significance of Galileo?s early astronomical observations on the Aristotelian universe by examining Aristotle?s theory of the cosmos, pertinent background on Galileo, his discoveries, and the effect they had on Aristotle?s universe.
Outline
Introduction
Aristotle?s Universe
Galileo Leading Up to His Discoveries
Galileo?s Observations and their Significance
The Moon
Jupiter
Venus
Other Important Observations
Toward a Heliocentric Model
Conclusion
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"The next object Galileo turned his attention to was the planet Jupiter. In January of 1610, he saw three small but bright stars in the area of Jupiter that changed positions with time, but never strayed far from Jupiter. After repeated observations, Galileo concluded that there are three stars in the heavens moving about Jupiter. He later discovered a fourth satellite of Jupiter and he named these moons the Medicean stars. These satellites were seen to orbit Jupiter at various distances and speeds. This was the first time that a planet other than Earth was found to have satellites orbiting it."
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Living on Mars, 2004.
Discusses options for making Mars habitable for human beings.
1,367 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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Of all the planets in our solar system, Mars has long seemed to be the most habitable besides Earth. Many scientists believe Mars may have had oceans of water, a warmer climate, and rich vegetation billions of years ago. This paper examines the hazards that inhabitants would face if Mars was to be made habitable again and some of the solutions that scientists are working on to reduce problems of living on the Red Planet.
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"Mars' atmosphere is so thin, there is little protection from the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, and this would pose yet another hazard to anyone who wanted to live on the planet. Anyone living on the planet would have to be protected from the constant radiation by either a space suit, or living inside a protective habitat. Clearly, colonizing Mars would be an extremely expensive endeavor, and until the first person actually steps on the planet, it is impossible to tell exactly what the conditions are like, and what threats they pose."
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The Stars, 2004.
This paper discusses the composition of stars and the method of studying this composition.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains that spectroscopy, the study of the spectral lines of the different atomic constituents, has been one of the oldest and most trusted methods of studying the elemental analysis of stars and other luminous heavenly objects. The author states that, by using spectroscopic observations, the radial velocities and the elemental abundances of the extra galactic objects has successfully been established. The paper reports that the availability of specific spectroscopy software has further hastened the study of the molecular mechanics and quantum mechanics.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Spectroscopy and Study of Stars
Spectral Lines (Elemental Abundance)
Classification according to Spectra
Spectroscopy Software
Conclusion
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"The availability of spectroscopic software has allowed the possibility of quick and accurate study of quantum study of the spectral elements. GAMESS is one such software that can be used to calculate the SCF wave functions, perform automatic search for transition states, geometrical orientation and in analyzing the vibrational frequencies. GAMESS (General Atomic and Molecular Electronic Structure System) allows us to integrate quantum mechanics and molecular mechanics, which is essential for our understanding of the complex astronomical science. The software allows us to study chemical functions like dipole movements and to perform complex computations."
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Omar Khayyam, 2003.
A description of the life and works of the famous Persian Omar Khayyam.
2,505 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper presents an overview of the life of Omar Khayyam, born on 18 May 1048 at Nishapur, the provincial capital of Khurasan. The writer explores all aspects of his amazing life, as painter, mathematician, musician, writer and philosopher. The paper begins with his early life in Persia through to his death in Nishapur on 4th December 1131. The writer believes that Omar Khayyam was an outstanding astronomer and astrologer and his contributions to this field are invaluable still today. The paper includes a number of drawings of the man and examples of his writing.
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"Omar Khayyam was well known as a poet, philosopher, mathematician, astronomer and physician. His full name was Ghiyath al-Din Abu?l-Fath Omar ibn Ibrahim Al-Nishapuri al-Khayyami. A literal translation of the name al-Khayyami means ?tent maker? which maybe derived from his father?s trade or he may have practiced this skill at one time. Khayyam played on the meaning of his own name when he wrote; ?Khayyam, who stitched the tents of science, Has fallen in grief?s furnace and been suddenly burned, The shears of Fate have cut the tent ropes of his life, And the broker of Hope has sold him for nothing!?."
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Astronomical Distance Ladder, 2004.
An insight into the theory and development of the astronomical distance ladder.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper focuses on the issues surrounding the discovery and refinement of the astronomical distance ladder, beginning with a brief account and definition of the ladder itself before moving onto a definition and discussion of the insights of Edwin Hubble. After considering Hubble?s contributions, it then discusses the developments offered by new scientists attempting to pin down the Hubble Constant in their work. The astronomical distance ladder is a device used by astronomers to measure distances between objects in space. The basic premise of the ladder is that, since we cannot measure distances directly, we make our distance observations based on distances that are already known.
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"As regards the Astronomical Distance Ladder, this was a huge and important step in the direction of the debate. Previous understandings of distance were based largely on the intensity of objects, and the nineteenth century standard generally held to the idea that ?faintness means farness,? but the Hubble constant and its revelation of a constantly expanding Universe opened the door to a wide variety of debates about the way distances are measured (Gingerich 1071). Indeed, then the current debate has largely settled around more specific elements of Hubbles view, rather than a whole-scale rejection of his system or some other form of innovation. Indeed, the large and greater portion of debates relating to the astronomical distance ladder focus ?on recently determined and still controversial values of the Hubble constant.? "
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Asteroid Impacts, 2003.
Discusses research efforts to find physical evidence to prove that asteroid impacts caused great catastrophes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 14.95
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The paper looks at the role of asteroid impact on the extinction of the dinosaurs and the Great Dying of the Permian period. It looks at direct and indirect physical evidence.
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"he article under review is titled "Repeated Blows: Did Extraterrestrial Collisions Capable of Causing Widespread Extinctions Pound the Earth Not Once, But Twice-Or Even Several Times." It was published in the March 2002 issue of the Scientific American...."
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The Scientific Revolution, 2003.
Discusses the foundations of scientific advancements.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 23.95
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Examines the traditional crediting of Europe and Copernicus with the development of the Scientific Revolution. Contends that scientific advances in China and the Arabic world were largely responsible for the development.
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"Generally, scholars date the beginning of the Scientific Revolution at the 1543 publication of Nicolas Copernicus's "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium," in which he challenged the Ptolemiac universe and argued instead that the..."
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Dante and Cosmology, 2003.
Discusses his explanations of the world and human behavior.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, £ 28.95
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Discusses Dante's use of astronomy and astrology to explain the cosmos, the themes in his epic poem "The Divine Comedy", which includes "Inferno," "Purgatorio," "Paradisio" and the view of Earth as the center of he universe.
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"Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was the author of several important works that Harold Bloom (p. 7) considers to be essential in the Western Canon of literature. A man interested in many different topics, ranging from love and ..."
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Galileo's Method, 2003.
Discusses the mathematical-experimental method of the Italian scientist/astronomer.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, £ 28.95
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Examines the relationship between velocity and time for a falling body and Galileo's employment of the hypothetical-deductive method to study the science of motion.
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"Galileo's mathematical-experimental method was used to test the relationship between velocity and time for a falling body:
V ? T (Cohen, 1985). Since V could not be measured, he used a combination of mathematics and experimentation to verify this ..."
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity, 2000.
An analysis of the implications and applications of Einstein's relativity theory.
5,572 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 82.95
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This paper primarily takes a look at how astronomy has been revolutionized by Einstein's relativity theory. It discusses the different methods of space travel and celestial observations and looks at the three basic parts of Einstein's relativity: time dilation, relativity of mass, and length contraction, as well as dealing with the implications these ideas have had on the macroworld, namely astronomy, and the microworld, often on the submolecular level.
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"Special relativity, which is described first here, is more applicable to microscopic physics and situations that involve inertial frames of reference. Inertial frames of reference are scenarios where on object remains at rest in one frame and another object in a different frame moves at a constant velocity with respect to the first object. The three major tenets of Einstein?s special relativity are time dilation, relativity of mass, and length contraction. The equations that sprung from the concepts Einstein discussed in these three topics bridged Newtonian physics, or more accurately, refined it to the modern physics that is used today. However, because the physical concepts that Newton developed are applicable in most ?everyday? situations, it is still widely used in most areas of science."
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Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence, 2002.
An overview of the SETI program, which aims to find evidence of extraterrestrial life.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 12 sources, £ 37.95
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Various governments and scientific institutions for over forty years have funded the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI). Continued public funding is currently under debate. This paper outlines the theoretical paradigm of SETI and current SETI research. It concludes by assessing the current state of the field and concludes that, while there is no evidence of extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI), there is also no evidence against it. Therefore, it concludes, SETI research is an incredibly important and legitimate field of scientific inquiry that must be funded and pursued.
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Discoveries in Astronomy, 2002.
This paper looks at recent findings in astronomy.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 32.95
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This undergraduate essay discusses several recent findings and discoveries in the world of astronomy in 2003. The author examines the discoveries of a new galaxy thirteen-billion light years away, the finding of an unsuspected neighboring star of earth's sun, and several other new developments.
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