The Evolution of Climate on Terrestrial Planets
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This 7 page report discusses the evolution of climate on the terrestrial planets. The idea of climate on the terrestrial planets is centered on the long-term effect of the sun's radiation on the rotating Earth’s, Venus’, and Mars’ varied surfaces and atmosphere. Climate is most easily understood in terms of annual or seasonal averages of temperature and precipitation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWterre.rtf

Galileo Galilei - His Impact On Our Lives Today
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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.
Filename: Galpap.wps

History & Use of the Mayan Calendar
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8 pages in length. A thorough discussion of Native Indian (Mexico) rituals concerning the use of the sun and moon as instruments to determine calendar dates. The creation, carving, and shaping of actual Mayan calendars is discussed as is the culture's ancient numbering system - figures of dots and bars based on five. Annual calendar cycles and chronology are explained in great detail. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mayancal.wps

Gravitation
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An 8 page paper on the history of gravity as a known aspect of science. The writer describes the significance of the discovery of gravity using a historical overview. Kepler, Galileo, & Newton are among the many names discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Gravity.wps

Astronauts, Cosmonauts & the Great Space Race
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An 8 page thesis essay which confirms the technological preeminence given America for being the first nation on the moon, but which also analyzes the closeness of the race and the competency of the Russian cosmonauts. The "rude awakening" experienced by America during Russia's launch of Sputnik I and Sputnik II is discussed along with the procession of steps taken by America to place herself back in the space race. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCSpace.doc

Astronomy and Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper which discusses the relationship between astronomy and telecommunications today. Without an adequate knowledge of astronomy, we would certainly not be in a position to even possess the capability to communicate using satellites and such. This reality is discussed, as well as the reality that illustrates the conflict between the two fields of study. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAastron.wps

Energy Generation in the Sun and Stars
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A 9 page overview of the method of energy generation by the Sun, specifically the nuclear aspects of this generation. Discussed are the basic processes that lead to energy generation, the reactions that take place, and the mathematical and astronomical theories which apply to these reactions and processes. Terminology covered includes, in part, solar neutrino, energy transport, post main sequence phase, non-solar main-sequence stars, astro neutrino, and supernovae. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPstars.wps

Greek Astronomy
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In 8 pages, the author discusses what the early Greeks knew about astronomy and how they knew this information. Many early Greeks are associated with astronomy. They include, among others, Thales, Socrates of Athens, Plato of Athens, Eudoxus of Cnidus, Aristotle, Callippus, Aristarchus of Samos Symposium, Pythagoras, Eratosthenes, and Hypatia. Free Roman Numeral sample outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCgrastr.doc

How Has the Earth's Atmosphere Evolved?
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A 5 page paper discussing changes in the Earth's atmosphere over the last several million years. It is possible that the secondary atmosphere (the first was probably lost) contained even more carbon dioxide than that of today. Volcanic activity was much more pronounced, and there likely were not as many photosynthetic ocean organisms available to use it. The one change we can be certain of is that there is more oxygen now than when it first began to be a standard element of the atmosphere. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSatmos.doc

Life on Mars
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A 7 page paper which argues that there was, at least during some time in the past, life on the planet Mars. This subject is causing a great deal of controversy in the past few years, with just as many arguing that there is life, as there is not. The evidence presented illustrates that the possibility of life, in regards to Mars, is far more likely than not. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAmars.wps

The Phenomenon of the Aurorae
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the phenomenon called the aurorae. This paper outlines the history of the discovery, the basic elements involved in the formation, the different types, and the nature of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. This paper also considers recent discoveries and the rationale behind emerging interest in these astronomical phenomena. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHAurora.wps

Three Models of the Universe: A Comparison of the Theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus and Hipparchus
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A 5 page discussion of the heliocentric theory verses the geocentric theory in astronomy. Compares the early attempts at mathematical modeling and explains how the heliocentric theory is supported by such modeling while early attempts at modeling the geocentric theory were flawed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPastMdl.wps