And There It Is!

Byhenry July 14, 2015

I’ve been fascinated by Pluto since I found out it existed way, way back in prehistoric times.

So here it is. I’m looking forward to closer images after the flyby.

SNEAK PEEK of gorgeous Pluto! The dwarf planet has sent a love note back to Earth via our New Horizons spacecraft, which has traveled more than 9 years and 3+ billion miles. This is the last and most detailed image of Pluto sent to Earth before the moment of closest approach – 7:49 a.m. EDT today. This same image will be released and discussed at 8 a.m. EDT today. Watch our briefing live on NASA Television at: http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv The high res pic will be posted on the web at: http://www.nasa.gov. This stunning image of the dwarf planet was captured from New Horizons at about 4 p.m. EDT on July 13, about 16 hours before the moment of closest approach. The spacecraft was 476,000 miles (766,000 kilometers) from the surface. Image Credit: NASA #nasa #pluto #plutoflyby #newhorizons #solarsystem #nasabeyond #science

A photo posted by NASA (@nasa) on Jul 14, 2015 at 4:00am PDT

Creation and Evolution | Education | Education Policy | Science | Science Education | United Methodist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Education and Evolution
Byhenry September 1, 2009
I recently wrote with appreciation about my Seventh-day Adventist education in Biblical studies over on my Participatory Bible Study blog. Today a friend sent me an e-mail directing me to a post on Inside Higher Ed, discussing a problem with the teaching of evolution at La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist school. I didn’t attend…
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Seventh-day Adventist Education and Evolution
Christianity | Religion | Science

Evolution and Continuous Upward Progress
Byhenry March 12, 2011
Peter Kirk has written a post titled The Gospel is not incompatible with theistic evolution, in which he responds to an article by Dr. David Shackelford. Peter’s response covers most of the ground. I wanted to add something here, however, regarding “continuous upward progress,” which Dr. Shackelford, as quoted by Peter, says is “demanded” by…
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Evolution and Continuous Upward Progress
Christianity | Creation and Evolution | Intelligent Design | Religion | Science

Why I Believe in a Designer but Don’t Accept Intelligence Design
Byhenry August 13, 2011
This was triggered by Ed Brayton’s answers to the short ID quiz, and particularly by the first question. 1. On a scale of 0 (diehard disbeliever) to 10 (firm believer), how would you rate your level of belief in Intelligent Design? (Minimal Definition of Intelligent Design: The idea that certain features of the universe and…
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Why I Believe in a Designer but Don’t Accept Intelligence Design
Education | Education Policy | Politics | Science

Parents are Key to Science Education
Byhenry January 8, 2010
Jonathan Smith, Vice President of Florida Citizens for Science (of which I am a board member) presents a column on science education in Florida today in the The Ledger (Lakeland, FL): A key quote: Parents are the ones who must endeavor to help shape their children’s future by guiding them down the paths of interests…
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Parents are Key to Science Education
Creation and Evolution | Flood Geology | Science

Debunking Flood Geology
Byhenry February 6, 2009
This video from AIG Busted is informative, humorous, and quite sarcastic. Hat Tip: Exploring Our Matrix.
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Debunking Flood Geology
Science

Link: Expansion of the Universe
Byhenry February 28, 2019
How Did The Universe Expand To 46 Billion Light-Years In Just 13.8 Billion Years? This relates to one of my favorite statements: Everything is a matter of perspective. Not to mention the apostle Paul’s statement: “If anyone thinks he knows something, he doesn’t know it as he ought to” (1 Corinthians 8:2).
Share this:
Facebook
X
Read More Link: Expansion of the Universe