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About What's happening. (Eugene, OR) 1982-1993 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 1983)
What’s Happening in the Sky August 18-September 7 One of the most exciting visions the heavens provide is the phenomenon known as a “shooting star.” Ranging all the way from subtle whispers of light to giant fireballs, these col ored streaks against the night sky are the result of matter en tering and burning in our atmos phere. When we realize that the residue of shooting stars, called “star dust,” drifts down to Earth at the rate of 14,000 tons a day, we get a dim idea of the firework abundance in the sky. And fireworks they are! For example, a really large object falling through the sky is occa siOnally as orgnt as me run Moon, or even as the Sun. Shaped something like a tear drop, it can be followed by a scintillating trail that exhibits all the colors of the rainbow while shedding sparks that fade from bright orange to red. Moreover, thunder-like rumblings and the fall of a meteorite can ac company the event. Far more common are the streaks of light known simply as meteors. These can be seen at a rate of approximately 5 to 10 an hour on a clear, dark night. However, during a meteor “shower,” like the Perseids in early August, the frequency can increase enormously. Imagine how astounding it must have been to have seen 40 “falling stars” a second, as did people watching a meteor shower in the southwest U.S. on November 17, 1966. Even rain rarely falls as fast! When a shooting star or me teor doesn’t turn completely to dust and descends to Earth, it is known as a meteorite. The an cients, of course, were familiar with these objects, accompanied as they often were by brilliant light and “thunder.” Thus, it’s surprising that in the 1700’s scientists discounted ancient tales of stones falling from the sky. Museum directors went so far as to throw out genuine meteorites from their collections as “shameful relics of a supersti tious past.” This scepticism was finally and sheepishly aban doned after a shower of over 2000 stones fell to the ground in France in 1803. Naturally, meteorites are still falling occasionally from the sky. Should you be lucky enough to find one, it might be more good fortune than you sus pect, for these objects have been known to contain lustrous dia monds! A remarkable celestial inter action is showcased during the upcoming Summer nights in the realm of constellations. Whereas in weeks past I’ve introduced Hercules, Draco, and the “Sum mer Traingle,” the adjoining map shows the way these stars are interrelated. Recollecting that the archer Hercules has a foot planted on the head of the dragon, Draco, “his” arrow, Sagitta, is appropriately seen fly ing amidst the constellations Cygnus the swan and Aquila the eagle. Falling in the midst of this celestial archery is Lyra, the lyre. Its brightest star, along with the brightest star from both Aquila and Cygnus, makes up the “Summer Triangle.” Should you be able to find these re markable patterns (by looking straight up at 10 pm), you’ll see - that they cover a vast portion of the overarching sky. After its long residence in the evening twilit sky, Venus is no longer a nightly marvel. If you desire to see it again soon, you’ll have to brave the pre-dawn hours during the first days of September, where it will be a thin crescent (through binocu lars) glowing a brilliant white. Following quickly in Venus’ train is the ringed planet, Sa turn, which is likewise on its way out of our darkened skies. You can still find it just above and to. me CIL or me star spica as me brightest object in the low south west after sunset. Easier to locate is the night’s brightest ob ject after the Moon, Jupiter. This planet with its 88,000 mile girth and white appearance can be found just to the left of Saturn in the southwest. During the next three weeks the Moon may be observed going through almost an entire lunar cycle, ris ing about 52 minutes later each evening. Look especially for it at its full phase Monday, August 22, at 8 pm, when it will fill the night with silvery reflected sun light. Finishing off the night’s entertainments with a crescendo, the Sun spreads its light along the eastern horizon at approxi mately 6:30 am until early Sep tember. This Week’s Terrestial Eye Opener (taken from the book, The Seven Mysteries of Life by Guy Murchie): “There may still be more unknown than known animal species, particularly among the insects and microbes. Even sizable species are being discovered at a surprising rate: a new species of bird on an aver age of once a week, a new mam mal every two weeks, a new rep tile or amphibian about twice yearly, and a new insect about once an hour.” —Larry Deckman Christine Payne-Towler Of to Psychic Counseling Tarot Trance Astrology Psychic Growth Private Training Circle 'Mork 345-9599 STARS, STARS, STARS ? The skies of the Pacific Northwest have now been recorded on a glow-in-the dark star map. They are available for 87 from Larry Deckman or Sloan Heer mance at 2406 Lawrence St. in Eugene. Call 343-7166. Q SECOND NATURE USED BIKES New and used parts for the tourist, racer, commuter and cruiser. BUY-SELL-TRADE 1712 Willamette 343-5362 Tues.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 SAVE OUR PARKS & WILDLIFE : FeedWatt to the 2. Bears 00 Letta Grapncs1982 100% COTTON T-Shirt printed brown on beige Adult Sizes $7 Childrens Sizes 2&4;S ML $5 , Allow 2 weeks • Wholesole avoilobl BANYAN IREE • BOX 820 OR 97426 CLASSIMIEDS COUNSELING Self-affirming approach for individuals, traditional and non-traditional relation ships. Initial appointment free. Toni Tor torilla, MS, 343-7413. Wholistic Body Healing Work. Massage polarity for women only. State licensed. Call Helen, 6864)102. Counseling. All answers are within. I help with tools, experience. Dorothy Knowles, BSW. 345-6677. Therapeutic massage and bodywork re laxes, relieves chronic tension, emotional stresses. 5 years experience. Jill Wolf, 343-1937. Psychic counseling, comprehensive Tarot readings, healing bodywork, past life re gressions, by appointment. Mitzi Linn, 345-0233. ASTROLOGY—TAROT Understand your potentials and appre ciate your assets. Astrology answers the question “why?” Birth charts, yearly and monthly forecasts, relationship and career consultations. Johanna Koch, 342-7272. COUNSELING Wholistic, eclectic approach. View therapist role as “midwife,” coaching, en couraging, supporting the process of crea tive growth. Dorothy Knowles, BSW, 345-6677. COUNSELING Supportive Gestalt therapy and Psycho synthesis. Effective relationship coun seling. Gentle, focused, confidential. Ruth Messer, M.Ed. 343-2384. ASTROLOGY READINGS with JUDY TOBIAS FRANZEN. Two hour in-depth reading, $40. Yearly “Solar Return,” $35. One-hour reading, $25. Child reading, $25. Relationship reading, $40-$50. 345-6677. Treat yourself or friend to a great mas sage. Peaceful, innervating. Nina .Cherry 485-8090. Lawrence St. Chiropractic. Classical Homeopathy—healing the whole person. No-cost initial consultation. Don Webley, 345-6677. Feminist counseling: first session free, fees based on ability to pay. Call Diane Maria, (h) 484-5157. The Healing Power of Sound Participants will find their own personal life song, healing song, learn chants for transformation, joy, and harmony. Ton ing and Keening will be taught. Teacher Laeh Maggie Garfield. Sept 23-25, $90. Come enjoy the beauty of Breitenbush. (503) 854-3501. DANCE CLASSES Dance-Oasis, a Eugene collective, offers modern, ballet, and tap classes Tues, Thurs and Fri evenings and Sat mornings. $18 membership fee covers all classes. Call 343-1471 or 683-5014. Massage, bodywork, foot reflexology for women only (pregnant women tool). Nur turing, relaxing, healing. Asil Flute, 683-5336. Hatha Yoga with Ken Rowlett A unique teacher with innovative tech niques to help you increase flexibility, im prove health, and reduce stress. Special ized workshops and classes for groups and businesses. Daytimes available. 345-4388. Therapeutic Massage • Experienced • Professional • Ingrid Vogt • LMT • 345-7189 • upstairs of Cafe Central. Found: 6-1-83 light blue boys 10 speed bicycle- volkeycle . Call 4844953 to iden tify and claim; FORSALE. &= CONGA DRUM, Gon Bop, $200; VIK ING SEWING MACHINE does uphol stering, $400; AUTOHARP 15-chord, $85. 343-1413 days. 20*’ Ladies English 3-speed, completely reconditioned, fenders, basket, depend able and smooth. $70. 345-4173. Tent: 1-2 person Moss Solus, lightweight (3 lbs. 10 oz.), used only once. $140. 485-0495. Mountaineering boots—Asolo Yukon 10%, excellent condition, $80 (retail $150). Also Svea Climber 123R stove $20 (retail $40). Rob, 345-4085. 1970 VW Pop-Top Camper. Good con dition. New radials, generator. Runs great. $2,000. 343-4830 evenings. 20” Electric Fan, new, $15. Please call 343-7047 Top quality grass hay for sale, no rain, in barn, U-haul. $55 per ton. Cottage Grove, 942-5206 evenings. ALL CARDS 50% OFF! Greeting cards, postcards, half price! Chi nese hi-top sneakers $9.95. Diana’s, 126 W Broadway, downtown. 342-6245. For Sale: Sunn Sceptre Guitar Amp Head, 400 watts, tubes. $125 negotiable. Mary Lynne, 344-7548. 16 ft. Travel Trailer, older model with wood interior, stove, fridge. Sleeps 4. Mit zi, 345-0233. Gibson copy guitar, 6 string. Beautiful in lay, blonde wood, good condition. $200. Call 688-1759. Complete canner, 5 doz. jars, excellent handbuilt food dryer, answering machine, belly-dance costumes. 344-7696. Honda 450 45 mpg 1973, excellent con dition, $500. Toyota Corolla '69 1200, good car—offers. Steve, 688-4501, 343-5487. 1972 Volkswagen 411 wagon. Needs sim ple cosmetic work. Auto trans. $1700. Call Michael at 342-3682. BEAUTIFUL BUILDING GLASS! Tem pered safety glass, new seconds. 33"x75" —$14; 45”x75‘— $17.50. Other sizes. 345-9599. (•) OREGON ZEN PRIORY Free Introductory Meditation Workshops, Weekly Zazen, Services, Monthly Retreats, Resident Priests. See Events Calendar 2255 Hilyard Eugene, Oregon 97405 344-7377
