A University of Canterbury scientist has become the first Western astronomer to visit the politically isolated state of North Korea in more than 60 years.

Professor John Hearnshaw (Physics and Astronomy) recently returned from a week-long visit to North Korea where he lectured at the Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang and met with astronomers from the Pyongyang Astronomical Observatory and officials from the Academy of Sciences. He was also taken on 19 cultural visits to sites in and around Pyongyang, and visited two local schools.

Professor Hearnshaw said apart from a visit by a group of Chinese astronomers about 10 years ago, as far as he was aware he was the first astronomer, and one of the few scientists from another country to visit North Korea.

"It was an incredible, stimulating experience for me and one which I would love to repeat in the future. Its one of the most amazing things Ive ever done," he said.

Professor Hearnshaws visit was organised by the Korea-New Zealand Friendship Society which operates inside the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreas Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Professor Hearnshaw has spent a decade working for the International Astronomical Union on promoting astronomy in developing countries.

"My impression is that they want to open the country up to the rest of the world but they dont know how to do this, and they perceive the countries around them as being hostile," he said.

"But their new leader was educated in Europe so he has experienced the West and may see a better way for his country that includes opening it up."

The lectures Professor Hearnshaw delivered at the Kim Il Sung University were on topical aspects of modern astronomy and cosmology - measuring the age of objects in the universe, techniques for finding planets and nuclear astrophysics.

He also took a small library of 109 astronomical books with him as a gift to the students and scientists he met. The books were donated by friends and colleagues who attended the International Astronomical Unions General Assembly in Beijing, which Professor Hearnshaw attended before travelling to North Korea.

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Group to hold astronomy night at state park

The Astronomical Society of Harrisburg will hold an astronomy night at Swatara State Park Saturday, weather permitting, beginning at 5:30 p.m..

Parking is at the equestrian parking lot at Routes 443 and 72, Union Township.

The society will bring the telescopes, all you need is a flashlight, a chair, and any food or water you want.

If the sky is overcast, the event will be cancelled. If in doubt, after 3 p.m. call 717-938-6041 for a recorded message about the event. There is no rain date scheduled for this event.

For more information, call Dave McNaughton, 717-273-7342.

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Nov. 7, 2012

Astronomy expert Jonathan Lunine to guide the future of human space flight

A Cornell space scientist has been tapped to help decide whether, when and why Americans will next fly in outer space.

Jonathan Lunine, the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences, will co-chair a new National Research Council (NRC) committee that will undertake a study on the future of the human spaceflight program, the NRC announced.

He will co-chair the study with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Bill Perry, a professor at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation.

The study will review the long-term goals, core capabilities and direction of the U.S. human spaceflight program and make recommendations to enable a sustainable program 2014-23 while considering its likely evolution 2015-30, according to the NRC.

When making its recommendations, the committee will consider previous policies; public and stakeholder input; the needs of government, industry, the economy and the public good; prior studies; and current technical capabilities. And it will identify a set of high-priority "enduring" questions, from scientific problems to engineering, cultural and social science issues, which human space exploration will address.

Congress requested the study by passing the 2010 NASA Authorization Act. That legislation directed NASA to contract the NRC to conduct the study, which officially got under way in August. NRC officials have indicated that the study will take nearly two years to complete.

Lunine, who is director of Cornell's Center for Radiophysics and Space Research, has done work that spans planetary science, theoretical astrophysics and astrobiology. He is interested in how planets form and evolve, what processes maintain and establish habitability and what kinds of exotic environments, such as methane lakes, might host chemistry sophisticated enough to be called "life." He pursues these interests through theoretical modeling and participation in spacecraft missions.

These include his work with the radar and other instruments on Cassini, the mass spectrometer data from Huygens, and as co-investigator on the Juno mission launched in 2011 to Jupiter. He is on the science team for the James Webb Space Telescope, focusing on characterization of extrasolar planets and Kuiper Belt objects. Lunine is also principal investigator for a study led by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to potentially send a probe into Saturn's atmosphere in 2023. And he has contributed to mission concept studies for space-based astrometry and microlensing missions.

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Blue Oyster Cult - This Aint The Summer Of Love Live 11/5/12 New York Best Buy Awesome reunion show
It took 31 years but heres the original BOC together on stage to help celebrate there 40th aniversary box set. what an awesome sight and oh yeah that true original sound too.enjoy it. you might never see it again. this is one song in a 2 1/2 hour show. just glad to show you 2 of these songs. one with each band version.check out the setlist: This Ain #39;t the Summer of Love Golden Age of Leather Burnin #39; for You Harvest Moon ME 262 Then Came the Last Days of May Lips in the Hills Shooting Shark (with Bruce Kapler - saxophone) Godzilla (contained snippets of "I Love ... more) I Love the Night Set 2 Harvester of Eyes (acoustic) Astronomy (acoustic) Gil Blanco County (acoustic) Death Valley Nights (with Albert Bouchard vocals, acoustic) In Thee (with Allen Lanier guitar, acoustic) Summa Cum Laude Arthur Comics Black Blade OD #39;d on Life Itself (with Allen Lanier, Albert Bouchard, Joe Bouchard) Career of Evil (with Allen Lanier, Albert Bouchard, Joe Bouchard) The Red The Black (with Allen Lanier, Albert Bouchard, Joe Bouchard) (Don #39;t Fear) The Reaper (with everyone) just enjoy this awesome clip......From:kelly hartrickViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:41More inMusic

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Sedona Real Estate Home for Sale. $650000 3bd/2.50ba. - Sue Lyman of cbsedona.com
http://www.cbsedona.com Listing: 132537 Property Type: Residential Price: $650000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.50 Sq. Ft.: 2130 Year Built: 1998 Number of Acres: 0.45 City: Sedona Address: 120 Painted Cliffs Dr Date Listed: 2012-11-04 Description: Beautiful Northern Shadows subdivision, off Soldiers Pass Road, envelopes the homes with mature trees, rolling terrain, marvelous views of the red rock mountains and privacy. This 3/2.5/3 southwest home was built by Steve Driskoll in 1998, who also built our Sedona Library. Southwest/Mediterranean in style, the house was designed to include the owners #39; love of gardening, astronomy, books, and travel. Living room features views of trees and mountains, and is warmed by a wood-burning stove. Master bedroom features a deck with hot tub. 2 guest rooms and bath are separate from the master area. In back, there is an upper deck for star-gazing, vista viewing and entertaining. The interior features a small greenhouse for gardening, and the backyard has a fenced and terraced garden area. A 3-car oversized garage with half bath finishes it off. Live in the most beautiful and convenient neighborhood in town! For more information on this listing, please contact: Listing Agent Sue Lyman 928-300-6884 Broker Coldwell Banker First Affiliate 928-282-4666 info@cbsedona.com cbsedona.com Serving Sedona and the Verde Valley Area Since 1982 ----------------------------- Are you a real estate broker and want to see your listings on YouTube? Call us at 877-700-2519 ...From:cbsedonaViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:44More inPeople Blogs

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Coast to Coast AM Jan 24 2012 SETI and Astronomy
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Possible Origins Of Mankind
This is fragment of ancient aliens and LLoyd Pye #39;s "Everything you know is wrong" in relation to Sumerians texts, which were deeply studied by Iranian scientist and author Zecharia Sitchin. Sumerians had great astronomy, great maths, and described earth as the #39;seven planet #39;, depicted with seven circles, and for them it was the 7th planet counting from outside the milky way galaxy. So chances are, they came to earth from other galaxy. They also left texts, which are older than bible, were they describe the creation of human kind, in a very similar way to holy bible. More details on that in Zecharia Sitchin films.From:spacetruth2012Views:0 0ratingsTime:14:42More inScience Technology

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The ecliptic and the seasons - Solstice and Equinox - English version
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Astronomische Nachrichten (Astronomical Notes), one of the first international journals in the field of astronomy, was founded in 1821 by the German astronomer Heinrich Christian Schumacher. It claim... Astronomische Nachrichten - Wiki Article - wikiplays.org Original @ http All Information Derived from Wikipedia using Creative Commons License: en.wikipedia.org Author: Original Artist: Christian Albrecht Jenssen, lithographer: F. Ausborn Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. ) Author: Ludwig Bohnstedt Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. ) Author: en:Astronomische Nachrichten Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. )From:WikiPlaysViews:0 0ratingsTime:09:47More inEducation

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Watch Ted Turner Interviews Carl Sagan (Part 1 Of 5) - Ted The Intrview
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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic - Season 1 Episode 24 - Owl #39;s Well That Ends Well [HD]
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Black Hole
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