astronomy
Galaxies: 1. Measuring Distances in the Universe Write an ESSAY illustrating how far into space different techniques in astronomy can measure. Include the range each method works for. Describe these techniques on the poster. See your text and this website for help. http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/distance.htm 2. Milky Way Exploration Write and Essay. Describe its features, where we are located, bright nearby stars, and how we know this information. Be sure to point out the location of famous objects, like the Crab Nebula, the Pleiades, etc. As well as information on the type of galaxy and its possible evolution. Space Exploration: 3. Astronauts in Space In the dangers that humans may/ are incurring from space travel, as well as how we will/can overcome them. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? What additional dangers await astronauts traveling to Mars? The outer Solar System? Beyond? 4. Interstellar travel Research and explain the different theoretical methods for travelling very large distances in space. What are some of the different ways that we might travel at or near the speed of light in the future as technology progresses? What types of spaceship designs would be needed to counteract the dangers of zero-gravity or radiation in space? 5. Terraforming/ Second Earth Realistically look into if it is possible to create a second Earth. What planets or moons in our solar system might be up for the job? How would you respond to naysayers who feel that it is wrong to destroy these pristine planets on such a complete and total scale? What are the different processes by which this might be done and the timescales necessary?
you can choose one of the topics to write about.
