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Jumbo supermoon holds sky gazers spell-bound
An auroral and unusally big 'supermoon' was seen lighting up the sky theatre tonight, offering a visual treat to an enthusiatic audience of curious sky gazers.
The phenomenon was special as the moon came closest to the earth in 18 years, rendering it the biggest and brightest full moon of the year.
The moon was around 14% bigger and 30% brighter as compared to other full moons during the year, Nehru Planetarium director N Rathnasree said.
"The 'supermoon' is closest to the Earth in 18 years. Itis the biggest and brightest of 2011," Director of Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators (SPACE) CB Devgun said.
The moon was only 3,56,577 kms away from the Earth today, the closest while at the full moon phase in 18 years.
Earlier, there were supermoons in 1955, 1974, 1992 and 2005.
Regular situations of full moons coinciding with the moon's closest point to Earth in fact happen after about every one year, one month and 18 days when it is about 3,63,104 km away from the Earth, Devgun said.
"This is because the moon's orbit is an ellipse with one side 50,000 km closer to Earth than the other.
In the language of astronomy, the two extremes are called 'apogee' (far away) and 'perigee' (nearby)," Devgun said.
A public skywatch with telescopes and a live show with full dome visuals was organised by the Nehru Planetarium this evening for sky gazers to have a better view and rationalise the Perigee Full Moon, Rathnasree said.
Hundreds of people turned up at the planetarium to see the earth's natural satellite, she said, adding it is totally safe to watch the moon with naked eyes.
Dispelling reports that a correlation exists between the Moon and earthquakes, she said data for the last hundred years and more was studied and no correlation was found.
"It is meaningless to equate supermoon with quake or tsunami.
No inferences should ever be drawn from looking at just two data points - any statistical correlation has to be checked over a number of data points, she said.
One should enjoy the sight and not be carried by adverse premonitions.
Earthquakes and tsunami are earth's internal affairs, RC Kapoor, retired professor of Indian Institute of Astrophysics said.
The moon can raise just a little higher tide, nothing else, he added.
The term 'Supermoon' was first coined by Astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
According to him, it is a situation whenthe moon is slightly closer to the Earth in its orbit thanaverage, which is 90 per cent or more of its closest orbit, andthe moon is a full or new moon.
At the closest, our natural satellite moon lies roughly3,56,630 kms from the Earth compared to its average distance of3,84,800 km from the planet.
The full moon will be at its best at around 3:30 AM, Kapoor said.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Happy Holi
Happy Holi to you and your family. We wish your health, prosperity and business achievements at this prismic colour eve. May Allah bless you with all his mercies! Aamin.
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Holi tyohar hai Rang aur Bhaang ka
Hum sab yaaron ka
Ghar mein aaye mehmano ka
Gali mein gali walon ka
Mohalle mein mahoul waalo ka
Desh mein deshwalo ka.
Boora naa maano Holi hai Holi hai bhai Holi hai
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May you have the most blessed holi festival than you ever had.
May it be full of fun,joy and love.
May you be as colorful as the festival itself or even more.
Lets all have lots of fun.
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Holi is the time to develop understanding and love for each other.
Here, is a platform for you all to renew your friendship and to express
heartiest love by scribbling a beautiful Holi message for loved ones.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
International Women Day
Reams of paper and reels of films have been dedicated to describe a woman. Women-oriented books promise to reveal 'the secret' underlying womanhood. Biologists have spent their lifetime decoding the mystery of 'woman.' But the woman continues to be an enigma. Her enigma embodies her beauty. And this beauty is definitely not just skin-deep. These famous quotes about women explore the qualities of women.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The battle of the sexes is as old as the hills. In patriarchal societies, women are conditioned to accept men as the superior sex. But, awareness, education, and life's struggles have forced women to shed their inhibitions. Great women leaders, artists, scientists, and other professional women have inspired other women to overcome social obstacles. Read some inspirational quotes by women and for women.
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If you like reading philosophical quotes, here are some great philosophical women quotes. Famous women leaders like Mother Teresa, Emily Dickinson, Golda Meir, Aung San Suu Kyi, among others have expressed their philosophical views. Their breadth of awareness and depth of wisdom is sure to leave you impressed.
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Women are not easy to understand. Famous authors and poets have extensively written about 'woman.' Yet, no one can claim to fully fathom her mind. Get to know some feminine quirks with these funny quotes about women. Read witty wisecracks about a woman's nature. These quotes would make most women exclaim, 'What's all the fuss about?' But men would say, 'How true, how true!'
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Even in this day and age, women face discrimination and prejudice. Yet, women all over the world continue to work hard to make a difference -– to alter their lives and the lives of others. Here are some highly motivating quotes by women of substance. These women have spoken from their heart, and their words leave an indelible impression on the...
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A woman is the epitome of tenderness, care, and wisdom. On this Women's Day, wish your women friends a great life with these Women's Day quotes. Have a wonderful time out with your gal pals, and enjoy the company of your women friends. And while you do so, spare a thought for unfortunate women, who live in tyrannical societies where men override...
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Men Dont Lie
Must Read for Every Man and of course Woman (to understand a man)
In case it is a female reading this, then just realize the value of a man
In case the reader is a male............What can one say!!!!
One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river his
axe fell into the river. When he cried out the Lord appeared and asked "Why
are you crying?"
The woodcutter replied that his axe has fallen into water and he needed the
axe to make his living.
The Lord went down into the water and reappeared with a golden axe. "Is this
your axe?" the Lord asked.
The woodcutter replied, "No."
The Lord again went down and came up with a silver Axe. "Is this your axe?"
the Lord asked.
Again, the woodcutter replied, "No."
The Lord went down again and came up with an iron Axe. "Is this your axe?"
the Lord asked..
The woodcutter replied, "Yes."
The Lord was pleased with the man's honesty and gave him all three axes to
keep and the woodcutter went home happy.
Some time later the woodcutter was walking with his wife along the riverbank
and his wife fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord again appeared
and asked him "Why are you crying?"
"Oh Lord, my wife has fallen into the water!"
The Lord went down into the water and came up with ANGELINA JOLIE. "Is this
your wife?" the Lord asked.
"Yes," cried the woodcutter.
The Lord was furious. "You lied! That is an untruth!"
The woodcutter replied, "Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding.
You see, if I had said 'no' to ANGELINA JOLIE, you would have come up
with CAMERON DIAZ . Then if I said 'no' to her, you would have come up with my *wife *.
Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three. Lord, I am a poor
man and am not able to take care of all three wives so THAT'S why I said yes
to ANGELINA JOLIE ."
The moral of this story is: Whenever a man lies, it is for a good and
honourable reason, and for the benefit of others.
That's our story, and we're sticking to it! - *"WE ARE HONOURABLE **MEN!!!!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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