Surface Windows RT Tablet

-this is the new tablet by Microsoft
-since it's crafted from a molten magnesium alloy, it is 3x lighter than aluminum
-it has a highly durable exterior and an anti-fingerprint coating
-connects with Touch Cover pressure sensitive keyboard
-the keyboard attaches in one simple click so there is no hassle
-the keyboard also weighs less than a pound

Wiki Info

What are the benefits of using a wiki?
How can we create one in this class and utilize it?
What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

The benefits of using a wiki is that it allows easier access to not only finding information, but organizing it. If we as a class were to create a wiki, each of us could edit and save additions to the wiki page and maintain it. I personally have never created a wiki, but I have searched on Wikipedia and wiki answers before.

Nissan Car- Able to Drive Itself

-The Nissan's NSC-2015 is merely a prototype but it's able to drive itself
-It's a modified version of Nissan's Leaf Model
-The NSC relies on sensors, cameras, computers, and 4G communication to help control the car
-Robotics turn the steering wheel, gears, and brakes
-can drive itself about 3mph, straight, forward, reverse, and has the ability to turn
- recognizes road markings
-stops at crossing
-it can receive instructions from smart phones
-a Nissan representative was able to control the car from the outside with his phone
-Nissan is planning on releasing the NSC by 2015 but nothing is certain.\

Falcon Heavy Test Launching

-The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V
-designed to lift satellites that weigh more than 53 tons
-rocket being developed by SpaceX (private company formed by NASA)
-goal: to be the first fully orbital launch vehicle
-NASA also plans to create an even more powerful rocket

The Mauna Kea Observatory

Mauna Kea                                                         

-The Mauna Kea Observatory is located on the peak of Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii

-This site supports the largest astronomical site in the world
-The largest telescopes are 33ft in diameter
-Each telescope consists of 36 segmented mirrors, each controlled by a computer
-the computer adjusts all the small mirrors many times per second so that a single image of the object being studied is seen clearly
-within the Mauna Kea Observatory there is the Subaru Telescope with a 327 inch one piece mirror and the similar Gemini Telescope
- with both one piece mirrors combined, they create an uninstructed view of the northern and southern sky
-it has an amazing view above the clouds and is open to visitors
-people wake up as early as 2:00am to depart to watch the sunrise on the top of the mountain