Archive for October, 2011
What Happens When Asteriod Collide
Asteroids are relevant left over from the formation of the solar technique. Asteroids are rocky and clanging stuff that orbit the Sun but are too small to be considered planetss They array in dimension from a diameter of about 1000 km down to the extent of sand. Most asteroids are limited within a core belt that exists between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Some have orbits that annoy Earth’s route and have even hit the Earth in time forgotten. One of the best preserved examples is Barringer Meteor Crater near Winslow Arizona.
In March of 1989 asteroid 1989 FC came within 690000 kilometers of the Earth. Let me give it to you in another way that might make this more unfeigned. It crosssed the earth’s orbit at a place where the earth ahd been six hour ahead. That’s way too closed. Nevertheless who knew?
In 1908 a bolide firey asteroid hit an uninhabited are of Russia close to Tonguska Siberia. It incinerated hundred so sq. Miles of land with a coerce 1000 period as great as the Hiroshima atomic bombs. Nevertheless suppose what. Had Asteroid FC hit the earth it would have been 1520 epoch more robust than the 1908 hit.
One of the developing theories about what is impending in 2012 is known as Planet X or what the Sumerians call Niburu. Planet X is the 10th earth. It does subsist. It wasn’t officially discovered until 2005 though of course early civilizations knew it existed 5000 time ago. How do they know these equipment? The name that was given this new find is 2003UB313. Doesn’t sound all that exciting does it? So it was untouched to Eris. What will it’s outcome be on the sun? COuld it have unanticipated gravitational and electromagnetic reprecussions for 2012?
Or could something be entrance our way from the Kuiper belt? What’s NASA not decisive us?
In another blessed forget in 1994 ShoemakerLevy 9 stopped into Jupiter causig fireballs better than planet earth. A blunt hit here and I would not be writing this commentary nor would you be analysis it. What we’re not informed of is that therer’s an estimated 2530000 small dull comets mostly frozen ice that blast into our atmosphere DAILY!
What scientists are approved ahead is that we face an interesting trifecta around 2012 that consists of heightened sun situation activity matchless planetary configurations and the time with an interstelalr energy plasma cloud that’s not going to heal us welll at all.
While asteroid collisions are underdone and far between thank God they can’t be ruled out and there’s not enough time to try to devise some classify of guard approach against such incidents other than increased collective consciousness or noosphere advancement.
About the writer: Information on facts about Mars can be found at the Planet Facts site.
What Are Micropipettes?
Micropipettes come in many sizes. The most commonly used micropipettes found in lab are the P10 P20 P100 P200 and P1000. The number refers to the maximum volume measured in microliters that can be transferred. The plunger button or the body of the micropipette is marked with the minimum and maximum volume range or on some brands only the maximum volume is indicated. If the minimum volume limit is not indicated it is generally 1/10th of the maximum volume limit.
Micropipettes use a disposable plastic tip. This is the only part of the micropipette that actually comes in contact with the solution. The tips come in various sizes and colors. A color coding system between the micropipette and the tips used. Each size of micropipette uses a specific size tip.
Each type of micropipette can be used to transfer a specific range of volumes. NEVER dial the digital volume indicator past its minimum or maximum value because this will damage the micropipette.
How to Use a Micropipette:
1. Select the correct size micropipette and tips.
2. Dial the volume adjustment knob to set the proper volume in the digital volume indicator.
3. Place the tip securely on the micropipette.
4. Hold the micropipette vertically over the solution and push the plunger down to the first stop.
5. Insert the tip into the solution.
6. Slowly release the plunger and note that the solution is drawn into the tip.
7. Look at the tip to be sure that you do not have bubbles in the tip. If bubbles exist expel the solution and try again.
8. Dispense the solution touching the tip to the side of the target container. Slowly depress the plunger to the second stop. Before releasing the plunger remove tip from target container.
9. Be sure the tip is empty then use the tip ejector to dispose of the tip into an appropriate disposal container.
Note: You must use a fresh tip for every transfer or you will contaminate your solutions!
About the writer: Fine Care offers Calibration training services for easy maintenance of Pipettes.
Total Solar Eclipse Tour In Xinjiang Of China
The best place for watching the total Solar Eclipse in China is Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region . The unique astronomical phenomenon will occur on the 1st August 2008 in China. There will not be a longer total solar eclipse until 2009 in China so don’t miss the opportunity to watch the total solar eclipse in China.On August 1 2008 a total solar eclipse will occur as the new moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. The moon’s umbral shadow will fall on China.
For planning the total solar eclipse trip including transportationhotel booking car rental ect. just email us and we will help you with your xinjiang tour for viewingthe total solar eclipse in China.
Our total solar eclipse tour begins and ends in Beijing China . It has been reported to us that 1.5 million domestic Chinese travellers and 750000 foreigns are expected during the Olympic period. Hence we have put our most popular optional tour ahead of the eclipse package. However the basic and post tour are nevertheless impacted by the peak Olympic pricing period.
July 28 Monday: ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing on your own. After completion of customs formalities you will begreeted by our professional tour guideholding a sign reading “total solar eclipse”. You will then be transferred to your accommodations provided at the Dongjiaominxiang Hotel.
Dongjiaominxiang Hotel Beijing is a fourstar hotel located in the center of the Beijing City. It is in the former embassy area. You may walk to Tiananmen Square and the Qianmen Commerical area in ten minutes. Wangfujing Commerical Street is also ten minutes walking distance. The Dongjiaominxiang Hotel in Beijing has 218 guestrooms and all rooms are equipped with air conditioning satellite TV cable TV IDD DDD and internet access. Overnight Beijing.
Of all the tourist sites of potential great interest to eclipse observers might be the Gate of
Dispelling Clouds. It is located a the Summer Palace part of the post eclipse tour. However if you are superstitious it might not be a bad idea to make a small pilgrimage there before Eclipse Day. Twelve Taihu rocks depicting the twelve Chinese zodiac animals and a pair of bronze lions are in front of the gate. The lions are auspicious animals and in Chinese culture are believed to ward off evil spirits. The twelve rocks are shaped like the rat ox tiger rabbit dragon snake horse sheep monkey rooster dog and the pig.
July 29 Tuesday: BEIJING
Beginning today breakfast lunch and dinner will be included daily. After breakfast there will be a welcome briefing in the hotel.This morning you will be among the privileged few to enjoy a behindthescenes view of Hutong the old city of Beijing. Setting out with your guide on traditional threewheel cycles you will visit the 15th century Drum Tower for an overview of the intricate labyrinth comprising the district. Then walk along its ancient alleyways and visit both typical quadrangle’s where ordinary citizens live and gracious old estates once owned by the capital’s aristocracy. You will enjoy lunch with a local family and an afternoon of shopping at the Silk Alley and Rainbow Market. 
Overnight at the Dongjiaominxiang Hotel Beijing BLD.
July 30 Wednesday: DUN HUANG
Transfer to the Beijing airport for your flight to Dunhuang Gansu Province in western China. Upon arrival you will be met and taken on a tour of the Mogao Grottoes and the Museum. The Grottoes are one of the most important ancient sites of Buddhist culture preserving nearly a thousand years of cavetemple architecture clay sculpture mural paintings and manuscripts dating from the 5th to 14th centuries. They are carved into desert cliffs overlooking a river valley. There are a series of 500 caves 2400 painted sculptures and 45000 square meters of frescoes. Following your tour you will be transferred to your hotel either Don Huang Guest House or Dun Huang International Hotel depending on which group you are in. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight Dunhuang BLD.
July 31 Thursday: DUNHUANG TO HAMI
After breakfast travel by motor coach from Dunhuang to Hami Xinjiang Province approximately 420km 250 miles which is about a 5hour drive. The town of Hami is a small oasis at the remotest end of China. Known in the past as Kumul it was once an important caravan stop on the northern route of the Silk Road. Accommodations provided at the Hami Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Hami B L D.
August 1 Friday: ECLIPSE DAY!
Your choice of observation of the eclipse from one of three areas. For those who want to observe totality only there will be two centerline sites to be announced later. At both locations from 1m50 to 2m00s may be visible. The sun will be situated about 20 degrees above the western horizon for this rare alignment of the moon and sun.
The third area is very near our base site of Hami and is defined by the southern limit of the eclipse. About 30 seconds of totality is visible at the Hami city site but Baily’s Beads should be very prolonged and the purpose there will be to videorecord the Beads as part of an ongoing study of changes in the solar radius! Overnight in Hami. B L D
August 2 Saturday: HAMI TO DUNHUANG
After breakfast depart by motorcoach to Dunhuang. Check into your hotel Grand Sun Hotel or Dun Huang International Hotel. Afternoon tour of Mingsha Singing Sand Dunes Mountain which is celebrated for the sounds of the moving sand. Named Sha Jiao Moutain in the early East Han Dynasty it is 800 square km in size with ridges and mpeaks known to be as sharp as a knife. Stepping on the sand may change its shape temporarily but the sand always returns to its original shape the next day. Walking on the sand one can also hear a sound that could be as light as a bamboo instrument or as heavy as thunderous drums. Also visit the Crescent Spring Yueyaquan that is so named because of its large crescent shape. The spring has a depth of 3 meters with sweet crystal clear water. The sand never gets into the spring and the water is never muddy or dried up. There are three treasures to be seen here: the iron back fish the seven star grass and the five color sand. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Dunhuang BLD. 
August 3 Sunday:
After breakfast depart for the Dunhuang airport for your flight to Beijing. End of land tour B.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- accommodations in double/twin bedded rooms in 3 4 star hotels or similar category
- bus transfers to/from solar eclipse site
- solar eclipse briefing
- round trip transfers from Beijing airport to hotel in Beijing provided you arrive and depart with the tour group.
- round trip flights between Beijing and Dunhuang China
- all road and other transport as indicated in the itinerary
- airconditioned bus transport
- entrance fees
- sightseeing per the itinerary
- baggage handling at all hotels
- meals as shown where B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
- beverages with lunches and dinners
- local English speaking guides
- bottled water on the buses
- Hotel V.A.T Value Added Tax city tax and service charges
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare
- Any additional charges and/or special documentations to be filled for importing/exporting telescopes if even required
- cost of visa to China
- cost of required vaccinations
- travel insurance highly recommended
- roundtrip Beijing airport to your hotel transfers IF YOU DO NOT ARRIVE/DEPART WITH THE GROUP
- beverages
- departure tax from China at end of tour
- optional excursions
- tips and gratuities
- personal expenses and anything else not included in the ‘tour includes’ features list
from http://english.51766.com by lisa
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