Monthly Stargazing Calendar for September 2022
After a long hiatus, we at CosmoBC decided to bring back the monthly stargazing calendar. We hope to help you keep track of the best astronomical events you may wish to observe in the night sky this coming month of September. Aurigids from 47,000 feet in September 2007. Credit: Jeremie Vaubaillon, Caltech, NASA To start the month off, on the first of September, the Aurigid meteor shower will peak. This smaller meteor shower will have an an expected average of 6 meteors per hour on its peak assuming ideal conditions. However some meteors may be visible between August 28 and September 5. Meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation…
Why You Might Want To Consider A Sunroom Style Porch
Like a home’s kitchen, a porch can be a vital, social space for residents and guests alike. An area where eating, relaxation, and fun can take place — sometimes all at once. However, sometimes a home’s porch can be lacking certain amenities that are needed to make this happen. Luckily, a sunroom is an answer to this conundrum. What is so special about a sunroom you may ask? Well, a lot of things in fact such as increased privacy, more quality social space, and protection from the elements. Let’s take a closer look at a few reasons why you might want to consider turning your porch into a sunroom. More…
Types Of Training That Could Benefit Your Business
Every company and business can improve their work output, company environment, or their customer relationship skills. How is this possible? With training courses of course! Yes, almost every business has some form of training — whether it’s for the job or if it’s required from the state or municipality. But there are other optional — yet beneficial — forms of training that can be implemented to improve your business and employee’s overall performance. Let’s take a look at some of the types of training that could potentially benefit your business. Safety Training We live in a time when physical and firearm violence have become more common in public places. Knowing…
Remote Sensing Satellite Data & Tools: Active, Passive, Microwave
We rely on remote sensing satellites every day, but what types of remote sensing are there? Check out the main tools that help us navigate, forecast weather, obtain earth surface data, keep track of natural disasters, and more.
The Great Opportunities of the Galileo Satellite Navigation
More than 2,000 satellites are orbiting the Earth at this very moment. They are used for communication and many other purposes. This article covers different aspects of satellite uses in navigation, with a strong emphasis on navigation. Then it looks into the Galileo Satellite Navigation System. Satellites and Global Navigation Systems GNSS or satellite navigation is a system that can help any electronic device determine longitude and latitude for its current geographic location. It is also used for global navigation. It is used by airplanes that need to be precise at every turn, and by ships, who use it to find their way through vast oceans. Thanks to recent technological…
Why an SSL Certificate Is Important for Your Company Website
Is the website secure? That’s the main thing customers are looking for in your website. As Internet is advancing by leaps and bounds, hackers are getting more and more sophisticated. To ensure the integrity and safety of your business information as well as personal details of the website visitors or customers and stay protected from these cyber criminals, it is of paramount importance to get an SSL Certificate installed. Protecting information that is being transmitted is quite daunting and it has been here since forever. If we go back to history, Julius Caesar purportedly used Caesar Cipher also known as a simple shift cipher to interact with the generals. The…
3 Reasons Why Blockchain Is Good for Your Health
Blockchain might have started out as a ledger system for Bitcoin, but many industries have recognized its applications as a system for secure and efficient data management. Lawyers who represent startups, such as HG attorney Aaron Kelly, report an increasing interest in blockchain technology among clients. Outside the finance sector, companies use cryptocurrencies as tools to achieve other goals. For example, freight coin is a token which suppliers and carriers can use as collateral when they enter into contracts. In other industries like healthcare, tokens can be a powerful incentive. Here are three reasons why the blockchain and cryptocurrency spell good news for your wellbeing. 1. Food safety and supply…
How to Take a Road Trip with Kids Without Losing Your Mind
As vacation season approaches each year, families across the United States pack their belongings, hop in their vehicles, and take off in search of family fun. However, one thing stands between you and your amazing destination: the sometimes-dreaded road trip. Fortunately, getting there really can be half the fun. When you plan carefully and implement some of these simple ideas, you can arrive at your destination with your family and sanity intact. Slow Down Trying to maintain a frantic pace is one of the easiest ways to destroy your road trip. Your kids don’t sit still for 10 hours at a time in your home, so you can’t expect them…
Building a Computer vs Buying One… Which Way to Go?
A few decades ago, computers were seen as the most sophisticated things existing, to most of us who are not tech savvy. However, in the modern day, most people own or use a computer, and this has helped many to understand their computers better. Unfortunately, this understanding is mostly limited to the operations of the computer as most people can’t be able to identify anything once their machine is opened. This lack of knowledge of the inner part of a computer has made building one seem like a massive task that most would shy away from. Not everyone is afraid of tackling the challenge of building a computer, and it…
Things to Know Before Renting Equipment for Your Business
Renting business equipment can be a great way to get work done more efficiently. In order to make the most of your rentals, however, prepare yourself with this list of things to know before you rent business equipment. Weigh the Costs Renting equipment can be a smart way to save money while growing your business. Rather than purchasing equipment that you might only use sparingly or eventually grow out of, renting delivers the business results you need without a major investment. By renting instead of buying, you can bypass the issue of coming up with the cash to purchase equipment outright or having to get a loan in order to afford…
