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... sorry, answered my own question. It was 12.7 billion years ago. After the first supernova's seeded space with the elements required for life. Interestingly, the oldest object we've seen is 13 billion years old... something older than the possibility for life itself... wonder what...

Hello Folks, I have an interesting question (I think)... how far back in the history of universe would you have to go before any form of life existed? Thanks. CJ

Thanks... I think. Perhaps I'll stick with the laymen explanation until they make a 'for dummies' book about it - Higgs field gives mass, Graviton gives gravity.

Is the Higgs boson and the Graviton two descriptions of the same thing?

I am not 100% sure, but I thought the mathematics of String Theory inherently predicts the existence of the Higgs, therefor if it is found, becomes sort of a partial-proof of String theory's validity.

mjacobsca, do you mind if I come over and hang onto you TV set?

It's a good question, EnumaElish... Uranus’ lower atmosphere (troposphere) consists of layered clouds: methane, ammonia, ammonium hydrosulfide, and water. They are stacked on top of each other because each chemical composition keeps them to a specific altitude. I imaged them to looking...

Here is the latest revision. I have enhanced the upper cloud deck to put the viewer more into the scene and help with the depth of the horizon. Enjoy. http://www.gooduniverse.ca/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Uranus_v8_web_900px.jpg Here's a closer view at the detail...

A thousand pardons EnumaElish... my brain just loves shortcuts.

Thanks Enumafish, Yes, familiar indeed... there is a similar look to the atmosphere that would make it seem like home (ie. blue sky, white-ish clouds) but the toxic clouds, ghostly rings, faint sun and extremely cold temperature would surely remind you that there was no place like home...

Sankaku, Actually the meteor is connected to the rings in a way... I have read that the rings of Uranus constantly drop debris into the atmosphere. This comes mostly as dust particles but also the odd larger object will also fall. So, the angle I have here is similar but I would agree with you...

Yes, I am hoping for the most accurate depiction I can, so both scientific and artistic issues need to be addressed to the highest degree. So, thanks again for your sentiments. Here is the new image. [PLAIN]http://www.gooduniverse.ca/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Uranus_v6a_web.jpg

Hurkyl, I would agree that the arch may be going too vertical, too soon near the horizon. I will modify the artwork to have the rings more commited to its angle. Thank you for your diligence, good work with the Java program. Perhaps one thing though that we can't calculate for is the...

Hurkyl, I am still struggling to see your point. Here is the orientation you requested. I have put the diagram over the scene that it is easier to match up. For me, the represented angles almost perfectly match, is there something I am missing...

Admittedly geometry isn't my best subject, so I am having to resort to my creative intuition/vision on this one. And I guess ultimately it is a very subjective thing... however I feel I have a good handle on the perspective here, so my last effort to plead my case is the illustration I have...