Saturday, May 16, 2020

It IS Rocket Science

Check out this incredible visualization of what is happening inside a rocket being launched into space.  The rocket engines are shown translucent so you can see what is going on.

From left to right, these are the  Saturn V, Space Shuttle, Falcon Heavy and the Space Launch System (SLS) rockets.  Red = kerosene RP1, Orange = liquid hydrogen and Blue = liquid oxygen

Brilliant video by Hazegrayart



Wednesday, January 01, 2020

2019 New Experiences

Taking a look back at 2019, here are some new experiences for me...

New Places Visited
Mount Rushmore / South Dakota - It was on the bucket list.  Mt. Rushmore was not the highlight of the trip, though.  I really enjoyed visiting Custer State Park in the Black Hills.


New Activities
Topgolf - Last year I tried this for the first time, but this year I signed up for a league.  This was a log of fun and my golf swing is improving.
Pickleball - Similar to tennis, but easier to learn and enjoy without finding somebody with similar skill level.
GoApe -  A treetop ropes adventure that had a wide range of increasingly difficult challenges.  I was exhausted by the end of the experience.

New Foods
The grasshopper tacos at Cocinas were surprisingly good.  They also make a decent jalapeno  infused cocktail.