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Skybird · 08-05-10, 09:26 AM

On the matter, two highly interesting sources, just in case you do not know them:

http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx
Fascinating!!!

http://hubblesite.org/
Check the so-called ultra deep field photographs. when watching them for long enough time, trying to grasp what your eyes is being shown, you lose any motivation to discuss and to debate - but you just be, and that is all. If any more argument is needed for claiming that science and spirituality go ahnd in hand - these pictures are delivering them, non-verbal and culture-free.

On the book and online course I mentioned, I can only say: the book is brilliant, the best didactic presentation of material for students that I have ever seen, in the way that it does it's job much better than any book I have had when studying psychology. If you plan to embark on learning a bit of substantial basic training in general astronomy, but also want a decent level of academic standrad and detail, and want material being covered that would match let's say two semestres of introductory courses in astronomy at college or university, than this is probably by far the best choice you can consider. Compared to what is offred online and in the book, the price is cheap.

I have nothing but praise for that book.

Actually I am spending systematical working effort and time on it as if I were studying for real. It is very great fun. the best decision I have made since quite some time.

08-05-10, 09:26 AM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,698 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	On the matter, two highly interesting sources, just in case you do not know them: http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx Fascinating!!! http://hubblesite.org/ Check the so-called ultra deep field photographs. when watching them for long enough time, trying to grasp what your eyes is being shown, you lose any motivation to discuss and to debate - but you just be, and that is all. If any more argument is needed for claiming that science and spirituality go ahnd in hand - these pictures are delivering them, non-verbal and culture-free. On the book and online course I mentioned, I can only say: the book is brilliant, the best didactic presentation of material for students that I have ever seen, in the way that it does it's job much better than any book I have had when studying psychology. If you plan to embark on learning a bit of substantial basic training in general astronomy, but also want a decent level of academic standrad and detail, and want material being covered that would match let's say two semestres of introductory courses in astronomy at college or university, than this is probably by far the best choice you can consider. Compared to what is offred online and in the book, the price is cheap. I have nothing but praise for that book. Actually I am spending systematical working effort and time on it as if I were studying for real. It is very great fun. the best decision I have made since quite some time. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.