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Written by SuperHypersonic
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 21:18 |
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Years ago I heard the song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, and it instantly stood out as a unique song. The song went on to win Grammy awards. But it is the song's lyrics that made it so outstanding in my memory.It remains one of my favorites.And the reason is not any award but the unusual lyrics.They paint such a vivid picture. Imagine how much fun will it be to "trace your way through the constellation" ?
And many years after, that part of the song has become a reality.
Astronomers from Jodrell Bank and Cardiff University have now made it possible for any of us to trace our way across the galaxy. If only on our screens. But it is a step ahead indeed.
The online tool, Chromoscope, allows anyone to view the Milky Way and the distant Universe more easily than ever before. The site shows the sky in a range of wavelengths, from high-energy gamma rays through to the longest radio waves.
Chromoscope has an interactive map that allows you to see what the universe looks like across all wavelengths, from gamma ray to radio. You can literally see every part of the universe, zooming in and out and around space.Chromoscope has been created using public-domain datasets from a number of all-sky astronomy projects. It lets you easily move around the sky and fade between wavelengths using a simple user-interface to illustrate the similarities and differences between what is visible at each wavelength. To move the map around, simply ‘grab’ it with the cursor and drag around the screen. A simple slider allows you to fade gradually along the spectrum and to see structures and features change as they go. |
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Adventure Travel
WHITE WATER RAFTING
River rafting in the dazzling white waters of the Himalayan Rivers is the best in the world, with great rapids that challenge the body, invigorate the mind and the spirit. There are many river-rafting regions here which suit both professionals as well as amateur rafters.
The magic behind white water rafting is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers.
It’s that inexplicable feeling of incredible peace found in the act of flowing with the astounding current of the river.
One of the most magnificent white water rafting experiences one can have
would be on River Beas.
The Beas River, one of the four major Himachal Rivers, rises from Rohtang Pass and flows through the Kully valley. Beas has, right from Manali till Jhiri, close to Bajaura in Kullu district, become a favorite among the river rafting lovers. On this 20 kms stretch, there... Adventure Travel Read More... |
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Faces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAfZb5-s8LwPhil Soltanoff is the director of 'Mad Dog' theatre company. He is also executive director and co-founder (along with performing artist Hanne Tierney) of Five Myles, the OBIE-award winning alternative performance/exhibition space in Brooklyn, NY. In 1996 Phil Soltanoff premiered "TO Whom it may concern" which was featured in The Belgrade International Theatre Festival 1997.He was nominated for a 2007 Moliere Award for his creation and direction of "More or less infinity".His other directing credits include "Hybrid #17", "Suite for... Read More... |
{smoothgallery folder=images/chhau}"To the beat of Mridang and Drums,With magnificient masks,they twist,they turn.Through graceful moves and elegant prance,They invoke the Lord's cosmic dance."Duniya Gol Hai is very happy to present the "India For Duniya"(India for the World) series.Through these articles,we'll introduce you to various art forms, places, traditions and cultures of India that aren't widely known but deserve to be known.There is so much in the vast diversity of India that one can talk about and since I love this beautiful... Read More... |
She is a fantastic actor. She has a degree in mathematics and she is an ex-Miss India. She is tech-savvy and an avid reader. But there is so much more to Gul Panag then that .Like did you know Gul is just two flights away from acquiring a Solo License for Paragliding? Read on to discover more about this well-informed, avid traveller. Aditi (SuperHypersonic) met Gul Panag in Mumbai and the two talked about travelling and more in this hour... Read More... |
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Mind travel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE7-6fQ9_48 Years ago I heard the song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train, and it instantly stood out as a unique song. The song went on to win Grammy awards. But it is the song's lyrics that made it so outstanding in my memory.It remains one of my favorites.And the reason is not any award but the unusual lyrics.They paint such a... Mind Travel Read More...
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Places
 Many visitors to Bali come to the island for its waters,beaches , stunning sunrises & sunsets but besides all of that, Bali is also a land where the old and new has merged so beautifully.In the face of constant exposure to modernization & foreign influences, the Balinese still faithfully cling to their culture & traditions, some more so. There is also a preservation of... Places Read More... |
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Soul Travel
{smoothgallery folder=images/marine} The cool sea breeze,spectacular Marine Drive(Mumbai,India) and a display of pictures underlining a deep concern for our planet earth.... doesn't that sound perfect?
An exhibition titled "Earth from Above" has been put up on Marine Drive that has fantastic aerial photographs of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's travels had been put up in that perfect scenario.The photo exhibit is a part of the Bonjour India Festival.Born 1946 in France,Yann has become globally famous as a nature photographer.During his career he... Soul Travel Read More... |
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