Jupiter Rising

No, this isn't about the next sequel to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy .  Although if there were one, it's not a bad title. (note:  Douglas Adams is dead - do not expect a sequel)   It's a legitimate question scientists are asking.  Recent discoveries suggest that there's a large and very deep ocean on the the moon Europa that orbits Jupiter and that ocean has more oxygen than previously believed.  That discovery has led scientists to the conclusion that the ocean could support complex life forms.  Maybe some sort of fish-like creature. There's more about it here at National Geographic's site - Could Jupiter Moon Harbor ... Read Full Story

This week on Wednesday February 20th there will be a total lunar eclipse. The Eclipse will be visible in most of North America. Here, on in the east, the eclipse will be observable form 8:45 p.m. until 10:01 p.m. The next lunar eclipse will not be visible until December of 2010. With the upcoming eclipse, I thought this was a good opportunity to talk about astronomy. I have always loved astronomy; it’s a wonderful hobby and a great family activity. I have owned several telescopes over the years, but have always coveted the Questar 3.5. The Questar 3.5 has long been regarded as the ... Read Full Story

Photo: Charles Pfeil This is what my vedic-astrology friend Craig emailed me today about eclipses! "Next Tuesday, August 28, is a total lunar eclipse. Traditionally, eclipses are very good for doing spiritual practices. They are considered inauspicious for most other things, especially entering contracts or other agreements. If possible, take this time to rest and meditate. The lunar eclipse peaks at 5:37 am Central (US) time. It is a good idea to eat light or fast for three hours before and after the eclipse if possible. Throw out leftover food after the eclipse – do not eat it." I didn't know this, did you? ... Read Full Story

Photo: Charles Pfeil You've heard about the health benefits of the Sun's rays, right? Well, now there's an all new 2007 gizmo for accessing the healing rays of the moon indoors! Check out this new Healing Moon device. "e-Revolution presents Healing Moon, the all new 2007 one-of-a-kind LED gizmo. It turns on automatically when the room gets dark and brightens up the moon with a calm and soft background light. Featuring 12 phases of the moon. With the remote, the user can adjust the length of the intervals. Healing Moon is designed to relax the environment. A great gift idea for friends and family." ... Read Full Story

"We succeeded in taking that picture [from deep space], and, if you look at it, you see a dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever lived, lived out their lives. The aggregate of all our joys and sufferings, thousands of confident religions, ideologies and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilizations, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every hopeful child, every mother and father, every inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every superstar, every supreme leader, ... Read Full Story