The Drake Equation * The Drake Equation was created by Frank Drake in 1960. * estimate the number of extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way. * It is used in the field of Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI). * National Academy of Sciences asked Drake to organize a meeting on detecting extraterrestrial intelligence. Reason drake equation created * Drake equation is closely related to the Fermi paradox * The Drake Equation is: N = R * fp * ne * fl * fi
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The Greek and Roman eras were times of significant advancements and cultural richness. They laid the foundation for many aspects of modern society‚ including government‚ law‚ philosophy‚ art‚ and science. However‚ the present era has built upon these foundations and made numerous advancements that arguably make it a better time to be alive. For instance‚ the. The advancements in medical science are astounding. Conditions that were once seen as deadly can now be managed or even prevented (World Health
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Helen Threet SCI/151 April 20‚ 2015 Telescopes in Astronomy Telescopes have proven to be one of the greatest inventions in the science of astronomy. This instrument‚ which makes far-away objects more visible has facilitated both learning about and understanding our universe. This paper will discuss the importance of telescopes‚ their three major designs‚ and the strengths and weaknesses of different locations for telescopes. In addition‚ this paper will discuss the frequencies of light and the
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Language The language used should be semi-formal in nature. Try to be simple‚ attractive and appealing. Also try not to show your linguistic ability. You should make your factual description in such a way that it shows your attention to detail and observatory skills. Content When did the event occur‚ venue of the event Sequence of programme Information about participants/chief guests/judges Kind of organization‚ people responsible for programme/arrangements Results‚ if describing a contest
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night at sea. D) probably learned to navigate using the quadrant and compass. 3. The Age of Discovery was spurred on by A) the invention of the printing press. B) the introduction of Ptolmey’s geography to Europe. C) Prince Henry’s naval observatory. D) All of the above. 4. The primary motivation for European
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Oceanography also called oceanology or marine science‚ is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean. It covers a wide range of topics‚ including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents‚ waves‚ and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge
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many sirens were triggered and a massive evacuation took place. No lives were taken. Although‚ major damage in houses‚ hospitals‚ airports and community centers was found. After the terrifying event‚ the director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory‚ Paul Cole‚ stated that this eruption appeared to have ejected the most material in four years. He also estimated that ten to fifteen percent of the hardened lava in the dome of the volcano had collapsed. "When we’re looking at the lava dome now
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The order of stars are (OBAFGKand M) also known as (blue‚ blue-white‚ yellow‚ orange‚ and red) (“The Schools’ Observatory“”). Stars as you can see have many forms‚but are born as the same star‚ our as we say‚ the same gas ‘Nebula’. People might say that stars aren’t interesting‚ but that is far from the truth. A star’s life can be pretty awesome if you look at it through
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801&start=1&publicationId=&u Encyclopedia: Uranus (planet). (n.d.). Retrieved October 8‚ 2012‚ from Facts on File. Today ’s Science: http://www.2facts.com/tsof_story.aspx?PIN=xur015000a&term=Uranus Fountain‚ H. (1999‚ April 6). Observatory. Retrieved October 8‚ 2012‚ from The New York Times: http://go.galegroup.com.bakerezproxy.palnet.info/ps/retrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=RELEVANCE&inPS=true&prodId=SPN.SP00&userGroupName=lom_falconbaker&tabID=T004&s
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The temperature‚ rainfall and relatThe temperature‚ rainfall and relative humidity are generally‚ the utmost weather elements that represent climate of a particular area. No narrative of the weather and climate can be inclusive devoid of a notation of the prevailing temperature‚ rainfall and relative humidity inclination more than ever of its distribution in place and time. The temperature‚ rainfall and relative humidity stipulation of a location endow with a working condition for all physical‚ physiological
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