Not that Chris will take time to look at global spin any time soon (how’s that for a useless link?), but I thought I’d just announce that our dear boy (and new dad!) is 30 today!
I bet he’s enjoying today immensely.
We love you, Chris! Happy birthday (and a big hi to the family, too)!
Um… welcome colymbosathon ecplecticos to the world. But don’t stand too close. You know, I used to be intimidated by the Latin and/or Greek names scientists give to things. But after this, maybe the naming of things should be more closely regulated….
Mars is so popular – so fetching in red. Here’s a really interesting link to a NASA site on Mars in Popular Culture. It’s actually got some real history and educational stuff worked in, but doesn’t skimp on the bad Mars movies…. I snagged this link from the most recent edition of Natural History.
Stay awake and feel good while you’re at it!
Welcome to the web site of CafÈ Mam 100% Organic, Fair Trade Certified ô Coffee.
Besides, you anthro types will have fun looking up the Mam people of Mexico and Guatemala.
This is more a note to myself than anything, but you might find it interesting as well. JPL has put together an overview called the Basics of Space Flight, covering topics like orbital mechanics, experiments, and communication. It’s supposed to have a bent toward unmanned missions, but a lot of the principles are the same. I look forward to reading it.