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23A. ASTRONOMY

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18113. GLOBAL WARMING: A TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH TO A SOLUTION.

This paper is concerned with a 2006 Science News article that describes a possible technological approach to solving the problem of global warming. The approach calls for the use of a trillion tiny... (more)		   $42
 

15874. A COMPARISON OF THE KECK TELESCOPES (IN HAWAII) AND THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE.

This paper compares the Hawaiian-based Keck telescopes with the Hubble space telescope. The paper argues that the Hubble Space telescope is especially good for locating objects in deep space and for... (more)		   $56
 

15644. ARE WE ALONE? BY PAUL DAVIES.

A summary analysis and critique of the Australian cosmologist's 1995 book which explores the "philosophical assumptions that underlie the belief in, and search for, life beyond the Earth, and the... (more)		   $91
 

15186. THE GALILEO AFFAIR.

Discusses the conflict between the 17th century scientist and the Church, including the controversy over the Copernican theory, the charges of heresy, and the Inquisition trial. Also argues that the... (more)		   $126
 

13864. SATELLITE BROADCASTING INDUSTRY.

Examines the international satellite broadcasting industry to see how the emergence of direct-to-home television broadcasting was made possible by advancing telecommunications technology. The focus... (more)		   $63
 

13730. TWO FIGURES IN MODERN SCIENCE: GALILEO AND DARWIN.

Compares and contrasts the life work and scientific approaches of Galileo and Darwin, to see how the two men viewed the basic problems of scientific method, construction of theory, and the application... (more)		   $70
 

12584. UFO CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND THE SKEPTICS.

Drawing primarily on Internet websites and the response of mainstream media, this report presents an overview of UFO-conspiracy theories. Reviews five main categories of UFO-related web sites:... (more)		   $84
 

11977. THE EXTINCTION OF THE DINOSAURS.

This investigation examines two contemporary theories which are widely held to be the most plausible explanations of the disappearance of the dinosaurs: 1) the "impact theory" which holds that a... (more)		   $91
 

11907. SPACE SPENDING: AN ARGUMENT AGAINST MANNED SPACE FLIGHT.

Presents an argument against continued funding for manned space programs along with support for diverting funds to promising unmanned programs. Establishes the high costs/limited benefits of manned... (more)		   $35
 

11591. THE SEARCH FOR BLACK HOLES.

Summary of black holes in modern physics and cosmology, from Chandrasekhar's theorizing on how dying stars could form these, through modern theorizing including how Hawking derived "temperature" for... (more)		   $77
 

10285. SOLAR ASTRONOMY.

The structure, evolution and surface activities of the sun are reviewed. Hydrogen fusion, radiation and convection processes, sunspots and solar prominences are described, and remaining problems such... (more)		   $84
 

10171. INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE BROADCASTING.

The development and scope of the international satellite broadcasting industry is examined in this study. The basic technology, including development of direct broadcasting systems in commercial... (more)		   $70
 

10160. JAMES MICHENER'S SPACE.

Review and critique of James Michener's novel Space, a docu-novel outlining man's quest for flight and space exploration. Suggests that while book is lacking in essential characteristics of fine... (more)		   $35
 

09796. TIME: THE EVERYDAY USE OF ASTRONOMY.

The ways in which the science and discoveries of astronomy affect our daily life through the use and perception of time, time zones, tide tables and seasons is looked at. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 3... (more)		   $35
 

09065. REVIEW OF SCHWARTE'S "ON THE PSYCHODYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL DISASTER: THE CASE OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER."

Critical review and analysis of this Columbia Journal of World Business article which explores the underlying organizational factors which impacted the way that the Challenger launch decision was made... (more)		   $49
 

09057. STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER TRAGEDY.

Examines the decision-making process in the Challenger disaster, analyzing NASA's decision model and management style. Considers the role played by NASA organizational design and external... (more)		   $105
 

08578. BLACK HOLES.

The origins and conceptual ideas of the black hole theory are analyzed. Possible implications for alternative theories of matter are discussed. 7 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more)		   $49
 

08404. MANNED V. UNMANNED SPACE EXPLORATION.

Using the 1986 explosion of the space shuttle Challenger as a starting point, this paper examines the public policy issues raised by a space program focused on manned flights. Provides a cost-benefit... (more)		   $70
 

08109. SOLAR FLARES.

The causes and consequences of solar flares are examined in this study. Differences between types of solar disturbances, and the relationship of solar flares to radio flares and flare stars are also... (more)		   $35
 

07104. MAYAN AND AZTEC CALENDAR SYSTEMS.

Comprehensive overview of early Meso-American calendars, which were as accurate as any pre-telescope calendars. The 260 and 365-day cycles; the Mayan Long Count of years; the problem of the Mayan... (more)		   $112
 

07090. THE BENEFITS OF INDUSTRY IN SPACE.

Optimistic review of the prospects for industry in space (which already exists in the form of communications satellites). Discusses possibilities of mining and metallurgy, power satellites,... (more)		   $70
 

06572. SUNSPOTS.

The physical characteristics and cycles of sunspots are examined in this report. The possible relation of solar to terrestrial weather cycles is noted. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 8 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

05721. SAGITTARIUS A.

The work of Piddington and Minnet in the verification of Sagittarius A. since 1951, and the nature of their research is documented. The use of infrared in the investigation is explained. 6 pages, 23... (more)		   $42
 

05717. WHITE DWARF THEORY.

The role of white dwarf theory in astronomy and the speculative nature of much of the investigative work surrounding it is explained The thermodynamic properties of such high density matter is... (more)		   $35
 

05562. SUNSPOTS.

Sunspots are a major source of electromagnetic energy. This energy is a key factor in explaining the development of prominences on the Sun's surface, as well as the effect of the Sun's energy as a... (more)		   $70
 

05561. THE MOON AND THE EARTH'S TIDAL SYSTEM.

Newton's gravitational theory and its effect on global tides, their range and nattern is explained. 16p. 7b.... (more)		   $112
 

05544. THE PRIMORDIAL BIG BANG.

Steady state and big bang cosmological theories are compared, based on the Hubble theory of an expanding universe. The contribution of radio astronomy to the debate is detailed. The paper concludes... (more)		   $70
 

04952. ISLAMIC ASTRONOMY.

A history of the development and culmination period of Islamic astronomy, with a look at the great Arab astronomers and their chief discoveries. Egyptian and Persian astronomers are looked at... (more)		   $70
 

04399. QUASI-STELLAR OBJECTS.

The unique properties of quasi-stellar objects, such as red-shift, high radiation emission and fluctuation of wave-lengths, are pondered in this study. The various theories accounting for their... (more)		   $49
 

04109. THE NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE BY FRED HOYLE.

A review of Hoyle's book on the New Cosmological theories of the origins of the universe, moving from the composition of the planets and suns, to the origins of the galaxies, nebulae and the world... (more)		   $42
 

02043. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF NASA'S X-15.

A brief history of the development, components, and long-range significance of Nasa's X-series of research rocket-powered aircraft (developed in the 1950s). 5 pages, l footnote, 6 bibliographic... (more)		   $35
 

02037. NEPTUNE: THE DISTURBING PLANET.

A comprehensive account, drawing upon both contemporary and historical sources, of the discovery of Neptune. Extensive treatment over the scientific controversy and contradictions surrounding the... (more)		   $119
 

01514. QUASARS: A REEVALUATION OF ASTRONOMICAL THEORY.

Good early discussion of the theoretical problems posed by quasars, including black and white holes, red shift, matter and anti-matter. Might need update in view of continuing developments in the... (more)		   $49
 

00503. THEORIES OF THE WORLD'S CREATION.

The problem of the origin of the physical world is discussed in an historical context, from the sacred symbolism of early China to contemporary theories on the nature of the universe. The hypotheses... (more)		   $77
 

00154. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASTROLOGY.

Good basic history of astrology from Sumerian times, including Egyptian and Chinese astrology, and how the Greeks provided most of the astrological symbols in use today. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 5... (more)		   $70
 

53646. LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS.

A look at the possiiblities for life in our solar system, considered in light of various cosmological theories snd models of the universe. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic... (more)		   $42
 

52495. RADIO COMMUNICATION OUTSIDE EARTH.

The technology and functions of space communications systems are reviewed in this paper. Ionospheric influence on radio transmission, and some of the details of telemetry systems are gone into, and... (more)		   $77
 

52138. COPERNICUS AND THE HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY.

Overview of Copernicus' then-revolutionary notion that the earth goes around the sun, focusing on his relation to the development of astronomical thought. 11 pages, 18 footnotes, 10 bibliographic... (more)		   $77
 

51918. THE EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES.

A well-written discussion of the current theories on the evolution of the galaxies, including a discussion of the expansion of the universe, types and structures of the galaxies, and the various... (more)		   $91
 

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