Universe

12. The Universe according to the prevailing current body of evidence is likely to a. contract someday and implode on itself b. be an oscillator and right now it is simply in an expansion phase c. continue to expand forever d. heat up as the distance between galaxies increases 13.Select the statement that is true related to exo solar planets a. They can never possess Life or Moons b. They can only be terrestrial type of planets( ie rocky ) c. They can be similar to either the Terrestrial or Jovian (ie gaseous )planets. d. They are always older than the planets of our solar system becaus... click for more

Galaxy

If you were planning a viral colonization of the galaxy and star ships made a stop about every 900 years on an Earth like planet, retired the original star ship, established a civilization and 100 years later launched 2 new identical star ships that continued on similar 900 year missions, how many star systems would have been colonized over a 20,000 year period starting with the 1 starship from Earth?

Stars

Describe what Black Holes are and how they form. Can stars or other planets orbit a Black Hole? Explain why or why not. Why are O and B stars the brightest in open clusters? Why are red giants the brightest stars in globular clusters?

Olber's Paradox

What is Olber's Paradox. Is Olber's paradox better resolved by the Big Bang Theory Point of view or by the Infinite steady state theory point of view. Explain.

The Big Bang

Even our most speculative theories at present take us back only to within 10-43 seconds of creation. Will it ever be possible for science to consider the moment of creation itself? Will we ever be able to answer questions such as why the Big Bang happened? Defend your answers.