Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Amazing Sky - The September Sky

Each month we will feature a movie about the night sky. In order to view that movie, just click on the link below. You'll need Flash Player 7 (or better) to watch the movie. Get the Flash Player plug-in. These movies are taken from the web site: http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/tonights_sky/ This month's feature is "Highlights of the September Sky". Enjoy!!

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Answer to Last Week's Famous Scientist

James Watt (19 January 1736 – 25 August 1819[1]) was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both Britain and the world.

For more interesting information on James Watt go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Watt

100% of you answered correctly!! Way to go!!

Famous Scientists

Below are 5 clues to who I am. Read through them and then vote below. Next week, I will give you the answer. Good luck!!

Clue #1: Nationality - English
Clue #2: Lived: 1791 - 1867
Clue #3: I was a bookbinder apprentice and gained much knowledge from reading the books.
Clue #4: I was the first to describe the element chlorine and the compound benzene.
Clue #5: Below is a picture of me.

Who Am I?

Who Am I?

I am the Famous Scientist