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Marijuana Reconsidered – Lester Grinspoon

On January 4, 2013

In biology, book, carl sagan, health, hemp, history, lester grinspoon, myth, science, william osler

For a remarkable and insightful book on cannabis sativa, I would suggest reading Marijuana Reconsidered by Lester Grinspoon. The book provided the first real scientific investigation into the psychedelic properties of cannabis sativa. I found the section by Mr. X (Carl Sagan) to be informative, accurate, and humorous. The fact that marijuana was documented, by William Osler, long before the 1930’s to be the most effective cure for a migraine was a complete surprise to me. I highly recommend this book and any other by Lester Grinspoon.

Astrophotography by Rogelio Bernal Andreo

By anautonomousagent

On January 4, 2013

In art, astronomy, milky way, orion, pictures, science, space, stars, universe, website

The pictures of the night sky captured and edited by Rogelio Bernal Andreo are remarkable for their quality and detail. Every snapshot of the sky contains a beautiful array of color and texture. Check out his mosaic of the Orion constellation. Also, visit Andreo’s website to see these stunning images in HD.

Mosaic of Galactic Center

By anautonomousagent

On January 4, 2013

In art, astronomy, milky way, pictures, science, space, stars, universe, website

Astrophotographer Stephane Guisard created a mosaic of the Milky Way’s central bulge with 1200 images and 200 hours of exposure time. The resulting picture is just remarkable. Check out the HD zoomable version here.

Observing the Universe: A Guide to Observational Astronomy and Planetary Science – Andrew Norton

By anautonomousagent

On January 4, 2013

In astronomy, book, milky way, science, solar system, space, universe, waves

I had to purchase Observing the Universe: A Guide to Observational Astronomy and Planetary Science, by Andrew Norton, for the Duke TIP program at PARI. It explains in good detail many aspects of observational astronomy. Good book for a serious introduction to this subject.