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Jason Melbourne

Jason Melbourne

living in Santa Cruz, CA
   
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I am an Astronomer, working at the Center for Adaptive Optics at the University of California Santa Cruz. Let me know if you have any Astronomy Questions.

Education/Experience: UC Santa Cruz PhD

Interests: Astronomy, Hiking, Surfing, Swing Dancing, Tango

Affiliations: UC Santa Cruz

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The phases of the moon occur because the moon is orbiting the earth and because the sun illuminates the moon. Read more to understand why.
Splashed across a backdrop of dead, decomposed bodies, a smart romantic romp, between characters supremely competent in their complimentary professions.
Supernovae are huge stellar explosions that produce the heavy elements. Without them, there would be no life, no planets, no earth. Supernovae have also shown a new 'anti-gravity' force, Dark Energy...
If you are headed to Napa this summer, consider taking a balloon ride, the most relaxing of extreme sports. You'll get spectacular views, as you drift on the gentle breeze, a don't forget the champag...
Duarte's Tavern in cosy Pescadero California is a great day trip from Santa Cruz or San Francisco. Duarte's is a popular family restaurant, serving up homemade soups, fresh seafood, and yummy pies.
The big walk-in banks do not provide real incentive for saving. With typical interest rates of 1% or less, money in a savings account looses value to inflation. On-line internet banks offer an alte...
Because the earth's axis of rotation is inclided to it its orbit, sunlight hits North America directly during the northern summer and indirectly during winter. During our summer sunlight also lasts l...
Mauna Kea the dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is the best site in the world to do astronomy. When you visit the big island you can take a sunset tour of the mountain, with views of Maui an...
A Santa Cruz visit is not complete without some surfing. That might mean watching the world's best surfers ride Steamer Lane. It might mean a quick visit to the local Surf Museam. Or, it might mean...
Thinking about proposing? Want to buy a diamond ring? Here is what you need to know to get started. Remember, make sure you bring a friend the first time you visit a jewely shop. Their job? to st...