The Stars' Names & Greek Mythological Origin : 25
pages
worth of extensively detailed discussion relevant to how the
stars and constellations derived their names from Greek
mythology/stories. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Greeksta.wps "(The) First Reasonable Theory That Planets Exist in other
Solar Systems" : A brief two page report on findings from
1992. 2 sources listed in bibliography. Good for those
studying issues, events, and/or controversy within astronomy.
Astreven.wps
The Mystery Of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) :
The
question of life existing beyond the confines of our own planet
and the visitations that such beings might make to our world, is
one that pre-dates the twentieth century. In this 10 page research
paper, the writer explores the mystery of U.F.O.s, historical
"sightings," government reports, and the ensuing controversy
today. Statistics concerning the number of people who claim to
have seen a UFO are cited and alternative explanations are
provided. It is ultimately concluded that while flying saucers
may very well exist, such can not yet be proven. Bibliography
lists 10 sources. Ufos.wps
Argument/ The Roswell New Mexico UFO Crash Was A
Government Cover-up : A 5 page examination of the Roswell
incident which involved government investigation of what is
presumed to be a UFO crash. The writer examines the eye-witness
testimony, reports about government documents, and press releases.
It is argued and concluded that this crash was indeed a bonafide UFO
and that fact has been intentionally suppressed by our government.
Bibliography lists five sources. Roswell.wps
(The) Apollo Space Program : 13 pages on the Apollo
Space
Program; Its mission, success & failures etc; Specifically
covered are Apollo I, VIII, IX, & XIII. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Apollosp.wps
Neil Armstrong : A 6 page biography of astronaut
Neil
Armstrong-- most commonly known as the first man to walk on
the moon. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Armstron.wps
Astronaut Sally Ride -- First American Woman In Space :
A 5 page overview of the life & contributions of astronaut Sally
Ride, the first American woman in space. Ride's work in the
field, space missions and scientific research are discussed.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sallyrid.wps
Yuri Gagarin : A 10 page research paper outlining
the life of
Yuri Gagarin. The writer describes the life of Yuri Gagarin, first
human in space (Russian), traces his historic space flight and his
life following that event. Bibliography lists 7 references.
Yurigagi.wps
Johannes Kepler / German
Astronomer : An 11 page look at
the life, works, & contributions of German astronomer Johannes
Kepler (1571-1630) who (among other things)-- studied ellipses
and created the self-named "Kepler's Laws." The writer presents
an excellent overview of numerous writings by Kepler and
elaborates a detailed explanation of the laws he posited. A
"working" (annotated) bibliography of approximately 8 sources
is included and an extended reading list names 40 relevant
sources. Kepler.wps
Tycho Brahe / Danish Astronomer : A 6 page research
paper
that traces the life and contributions of the famous Sixteenth
Century Astronomer. Brahe's scientific works gained him
recognition in his own time as well as a permanent
place in history. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Brahe.wps
Galileo Galelei and the Heliocentric Model : 10
pages in
length. A discussion of the life and works of Galileo and the
religious controversy that surrounded his heliocentric model.
Galileo was among the first to suggest that the planets revolved
around the sun and not around the Earth. The specific reason
and issues surrounding his condemnation are examined.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Galile2.wps
Galileo Galilei - His Impact On Our Lives Today : A 7 page
paper on the Renaissance mathematician, scientist and inventor
which examines his legacy to us as we live in a modern world
influenced by the scientific perspectives and methods he
espoused during his life. Current applications of discoveries,
inventions, and philosophy of science pioneered by Galileo in a
wider variety of fields are discussed. Bibliography list 17
Sources. Galpap.wps
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