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Tucson astronomy is an important Scientific field of study in the academic arena.  What are some of the major astronomical and astronomy-related facilities in the Tucson area, that are related to Arizona astronomy? What is astronomy’s role in our local economy? Are there any ethical or environmental issues related to the pursuit of astronomy in the Desert Southwest?  What about university of Arizona astronomy?

There are a wide variety of astronomy related facilities in the Tucson area. One of the most well known is the Kitt Peak National Observatory. The location was chosen after a study of over 150 mountain ranges. People from all across the world travel to Tucson to have the chance to use the equipment at Kitt Peak in their research. The Kitt Peak National Observatory is part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, which has other facilities in Chile and Hawaii. The National Optical Astronomy Observatory is based in Tucson, the epitome of Arizona astronomy.

Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, a star in Arizona Astronomy and Tucson Astronomy

Here in Tucson astronomy facilities also are at the Steward Observatory and Steward Observatory Mirror Lab, which produces mirrors which can be used as a Read the rest of this entry »

Addiction and alcohol abuse education should be included on every college campus.  Alcohol abuse is a very devastating issue in our society, both for adults and developing young college students. The vast majority of college students have tried alcohol, and many drink it socially. Social alcohol use is accepted in our society to a great extent, but it is often the precursor from which addiction or dependence is formed.

Addiction is defined as, “a craving for a substance despite adverse consequences and often with physical symptoms such as aches, nausea, and distress following sudden withdrawal” (Myers, 2008). It is important to educate college students before they develop a serious addiction. Not only is it harmful to the individual, but it also Read the rest of this entry »

What is meant by hydroponics? Is it a viable alternative for production of products derived from plants? Under what conditions? What are the constraints and limitations or hydroponic production? There is a locally important producer of hydroponic produce that turns up in the news frequently. Why is that?

Hydroponics is a method of plant cultivation in which the plant does not obtain nutrients from soil. The plant is grown in a soil-less medium; either a type of pellet-like rock medium such as Rock wool or Perlite, which will allow the water and nutrient solution to flow through while providing support for the root structure to grow, or directly in the solution with no medium to support the plant. The nutrients are obtained from the water source directly rather than through the soil. Read the rest of this entry »

Who determines whether a person is an artist: the person or the public? How is that determination made? What factors in the life and times of an artist might contribute to his/her fame?A person can consider themselves to be an artist, or essentially anything else they want to call themselves. It is up to society to accept or reject it once it has been discovered. If an extremely small percentage of your work is appreciated by only a handful of people in your lifetime, you are already doing better than 99% of artists out there. Vincent van Gogh sold Read the rest of this entry »

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of studying a culture other than your own by immersing yourself or actually living in it?The technique of studying and learning about a culture by placing yourself and living directly within it is known as participant observation. Some of the most renowned anthropologists have utilized this technique in their work to learn things that are not immediately obvious. Participant observation can be used to gain a sense of trust. For instance one of the anthropologists who were interviewed in the video program Characteristics of Culture, Jayne Howell, shared her technique. Read the rest of this entry »

What was the general opinion of Indians among whites in the second half of the 19th century? Discuss both the massacres at Sand Creek and Wounded Knee. Examine the accounts of the massacres and note any differences along with possible reasons for those differences in the accounts (this is particularly striking with regard to Sand Creek).

Describe what led up to both these tragic events.When the shooting began, who were the soldiers’ targets? What was the outcome for the Indians and for the soldiers. Were these crimes of war or senseless massacres and how did the general public view them.

With regard to Wounded Knee, what did Wavoka’s message promise? Why did ghost dancing inspire the Indians and terrify the whites? Why was Sitting Bull arrested and killed and what impact did his death have on his people? Why did the Indian agent, James McLaughlin, believe that the conflict had a positive impact, despite the loss of life?

In the second half of the nineteenth century, whites considered Indians to be uncivilized. A 1964 editorial from the Rocky Mountain News refers to the Native Americans as “savages”. The report also mentions that they found a white man’s scalp and items which the report claimed must have been stolen from whites, like books, coffee, and tea (PBS, 2001). The United States government was forcing the Indians into the smallest amount of land possible. The fight over land is essentially the major catalyst which sparked the majority of conflict with Indians throughout American history. Read the rest of this entry »