The Probability of Intelligent Life Forms on Other Planets
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In 5 pages the author discusses the probability of intelligent life forms on other plants around other stars. When one considers the "alien life form" concept, it is generally in a humorous or scary way as portrayed in the great number of sci-fi movies about aliens. One movie has been shown in recent years that is more real to life than imaginable. That movie is "Contact," which starred Jodie Foster as Ph.D. Astronomer Ellie Arroway. Although the movie was science fiction, it was real enough to make viewers ponder the real possibility of intelligent life on other planets around other stars. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lifeform.wps

The Rings of Saturn
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A 5 page research paper exploring aspects of Saturn's Rings. Topics include hypotheses of composition of the rings, leakage from the rings, the latest ring found, and what scientists hope the Cassini will reveal. Bibliography included.
Filename: Satring.wps

The Solar System: An Overview
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An 8 page overview of our Solar System. The author reviews the theories relating to its origin and distinguishes between its major components, A distinction between planets, asteroids, and comets is provided and the theories regarding Pluto’s status as a terrestrial verses a Jovian planet discussed. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPsolarS.rtf

The Space Shuttle Challenger & Basic Economic Issues
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A 3 page essay reviewing the Challenger space shuttle accident and the amount of money spent of the space program. Considering the number of homeless and hungry in our country, the writer offers a proposal for a better use of the money spent on space shuttles. Bibliography provided.
Filename: Chall.wps

The Stars and the Trees: Their roles for mankind:
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4 pages in length. Astronomy is an ancient science almost as old as the universe itself. From the beginning of time man has studied the stars, imagining pictures in the sky and relying on the fact that they will always be there to guide and direct. We all know the importance of the North Star in discerning direction. Trees have been used in the same way. Navigational tools in themselves, trees are known to have been read in order to help plot a course when maps were not an option. This interesting paper compares and contrasts astronomy and trees and the roles they play in the history of man. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAastro.doc

The Stars' Names & Greek Mythological Origin
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25 pages worth of extensively detailed discussion relevant to how the stars and constellations derived their name from Greek mythology/stories. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Greeksta.wps

The Sun, The Planets & Our Solar System
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A comprehensive 8 page research paper on the solar system. Included in the discussion are : a solar system's definition, the Sun's composition, properties of all nine known planets, man's efforts to explore the solar system, and more...All terms are defined and plenty of statistical information is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Solarsys.wps

The Use of Satellites in Wireless Communication
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A 10 page research paper discussing the increasing use of satellite technology in the wireless communication industry. This paper discusses a description of the subject matter, the current state of technology in this field, and then presents the advantages, disadvantages and present and future trends in the use of satellites in wireless communications systems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Wiresat.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