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June 3, 1948: Hale Telescope dedicated

3 June 2026 at 14:00

The brainchild of George Ellery Hale, the 200-inch Hale Telescope was dedicated June 3, 1948, at Palomar Observatory in California. In promoting and fundraising for the project, Hale had a firm science agenda for the scope, but also wrote more fancifully of β€œthe lure of the uncharted seas of space”; though he died in 1938,Continue reading "June 3, 1948: Hale Telescope dedicated"

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Hubble Captures a Stunning Spiral Galaxy Slowly Being Stripped of Its Future

3 June 2026 at 12:04
Spiral Galaxy Messier 88 (M88)A spectacular spiral galaxy known as M88 is traveling toward the crowded heart of the Virgo Cluster, where powerful forces are already beginning to reshape its future. A striking new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope highlights Messier 88 (M88), a spiral galaxy that is in the midst of a cosmic journey spanning hundreds [...]

Astronomers Detect a Close Pair of Supermassive Black Holes for the First Time

3 June 2026 at 11:29
Center of the Galaxy Markarian 501Researchers discovered a closely orbiting pair of supermassive black holes in Markarian 501 by tracking two jets of particles. The binary system could merge within 100 years and may produce detectable gravitational waves. Current evidence indicates that nearly every large galaxy contains a supermassive black hole at its center, with a mass ranging from millions [...]

NASA’s Fermi Telescope Caught a Supernova Doing Something Never Seen Before

Supernova Starburst Space Travel Warp SpeedNASA’s Fermi telescope may have finally uncovered the magnetic powerhouse behind the universe’s brightest supernovae. An international team of astronomers analyzing observations from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has found what appears to be the first convincing detection of gamma rays from a rare type of extraordinarily bright stellar explosion known as a superluminous supernova. [...]

James Webb Space Telescope | Extremely High Redshift Failure

2 June 2026 at 01:25
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed what appear to be very distant red galaxies challenging the standard big bang theory. Misidentifying some Brown Dwarf stars within our Milky Way as these red distant galaxies brings into question the existing cosmological models.

The β€œProject Hail Mary” Plot Needs Much More Than a β€œHail Mary”

19 May 2026 at 01:59
I review the story "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir and the 2026 film. As science it is fundamentally flawed. Life is assumed to have evolved along a line different to the biochemistry we find on Earth. But that is the problem. Life on Earth could only come from an Intelligent Creator.

Causality and the Arrow of Time Are Big Bang Problems for Cosmic Story-Telling

15 April 2026 at 03:16
The big bang has causality issues, particularly the "horizon problem." I critique suggested solutions like cosmic inflation and negentropy, arguing that they require unproven concepts. The Creator, as described in the Bible, provides a coherent explanation without causality violations, in contrast with those scientific storytelling fairy tales for adults.

Apollo Moon Landings | The Technology Used Explains Why They Are Struggling To Do It Again

22 December 2025 at 23:24
The Apollo Guidance Computer was crucial for the success of the 1969 Moon landing, operating effectively despite its limited technology. Today, Moon landing efforts face challenges but to do so again the U.S. needs to re-engineer new designs using new technology. NASA cannot just turn the clock back 60 years.

Can We See the Apollo Landing Sites from Earth?

22 December 2025 at 01:23
Many "Moon Landing Hoax" proponents dismiss any pictures from NASA which clearly show Apollo Moon landing sites, taken by the lunar orbiter spacecraft. Also we have clear images from India’s ISRO lunar orbiter. But we can’t resolve the Apollo Lunar Module descent stages with Earth-based telescopes because of the limitations of the physics involved.

Was the 1969 Moon Landing Faked?

9 December 2025 at 21:48
There are various conspiracy theories claiming the Apollo Moon landing was faked, some citing a spoof video as evidence. I reference my personal experiences and testimonies from Apollo astronauts, emphasizing the authenticity of the Moon landing. I highlight the significance of eye witness statements in discerning historical truth.

What Happened After the Flood? Why Did Lifespans Decrease Rapidly?

5 December 2025 at 04:45
In this presentation I discuss the drastic reduction in human lifespans after the global flood, from 910-970 years to about 70 years. I link these changes to factors such as biological decay, genetic entropy, Earth’s altered magnetic field and loss of physiological resilience. Eternal lifespans can only be restored through Jesus Christ.

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