Kamis, 28 Februari 2013

Rambut yang Terus Tumbuh pada Boneka Okiku

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Seorang peneliti jepang mengungkapkan bahwa dari hasil uji forensik rambut yang ditumbuhkan boneka ini sama persis dengan rambut pada anak usia 10 tahun.

Nama Okiku ini diambil dari seorang anak yang sedang bermain dengan boneka dengan ukuran tinggi 40 sentimeter, berpakaian kimono dengan mata hitam seperti manik-manik dan rambut yang lebat. Boneka Okiku telah ada di kuil Mannenji di kota Iwamizawa Prefektur Hokkaido) sejak tahun 1938.

Awalnya boneka ini dibeli tahun 1918 oleh seorang pemuda bernama Eikichi Suzuki di sapporo, Di sana ia melihat sebuah boneka cantik Jepang dengan Kimono. Boneka ini dibeli Eikichi untuk adiknya yang berumur 2 tahun yang bernama Okiku, anak ini sangat menyenangi boneka ini dan memainkannya setiap hari.

Tapi sayang, Okiku meninggal tak lama setelah itu karena demam. Kemudian pada saat pemakamannya, Keluarga ingin memasukkan boneka ke dalam peti mati-nya tapi entah mengapa mereka lupa. Keluarga gadis tersebut kemudian menempatkan boneka itu di altar rumah tangga dan berdoa untuk setiap hari dalam rangka memperingati Okiku. Beberapa waktu kemudian, mereka melihat rambut mulai tumbuh.




 Tahun 1938 keluarga Suzuki pindah ke shakalin, boneka okiku akhirnya dititipkan di kuil Mannenji di Hokkaido. Menurut pendeta di kuil itu, boneka tradisional jepang selalu berambut pendek, dia juga membenarkan kalau rambut boneka okiku terus memanjang, walaupun dipotong terus secara berkala, tapi rambutnya tumbuh terus.

Menurut kuil, boneka tradisional awalnya memiliki rambut dipotong pendek, tapi seiring waktu terus bertambah panjang sekitar 25 sentimeter, hingga ke lutut boneka.Meskipun rambut boneka ini dipotong secara berkala , namun menurut cerita rambut tersebut tumbuh lagi.

Menurut pengakuan dari beberapa orang yang pernah melihat boneka Okiku tersebut, di malam hari boneka ini selalu membuka tutup mulutnya seolah meminta makan. Sampai saat ini, belum ditemukan penjelasan logis tentang misteri rambut boneka Okiku ini. Namun dipercaya, roh Okiku masuk dan tinggal di dalam boneka tersebut.

Selasa, 29 Januari 2013

Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events for Calendar Year 2013

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Calendar of Celestial Events for Calendar Year 2013




January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, but some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. The near last quarter moon will hide many of the fainter meteors with its glare. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.

January 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:44 UTC.

January 27 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:38 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule.


February 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:20 UTC.

February 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 20:26 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Snow Moon because the heaviest snows usually fell during this time of the year. Since hunting is difficult, this moon has also been known by some tribes as the Full Hunger Moon.


March 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:51 UTC.

March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 11:02 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

March 27 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:27 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the Full Crust Moon, and the Full Sap Moon.


April 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:35 UTC.

April 20 - Astronomy Day Part 1. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the Astronomical League.

April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be visible from April 16 - 25. The gibbous moon could be a problem this year, hiding many of the fainter meteors in its glare. It will set before sunrise, providing a short window of dark skies. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after midnight.

April 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:57 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers. This year, it is also known as the Paschal Full Moon because it is the first full moon of the spring season.

April 25 - Partial Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.


April 28 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons.

May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually producing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 & 6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The crescent moon will hang around for the show, but should not cause too many problems. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight, far from city lights.

May 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:28 UTC.

May 10 - Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin in western Australia and move east across the central Pacific Ocean.

May 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:25 UTC. This phase occurs at 11:09 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Flower Moon because this was the time of year when spring flowers appeared in abundance. This moon has also been known as the Full Corn Planting Moon and the Milk Moon.

May 28 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two bright planets will be within 1 degree of each other in the evening sky. The planet Mercury will also will also be visible nearby. Look to the west near sunset.

May 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America, South America, western Europe, and western Africa.


June 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:56 UTC.

June 21 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 05:04 UTC. The North Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

June 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:56 UTC.

June 23 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:32 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Strawberry Moon because it signaled the time of year to gather ripening fruit. It also coincides with the peak of the strawberry harvesting season. This moon has also been known as the Full Rose Moon and the Full Honey Moon.
July 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:14 UTC.

July 22 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:15 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Buck Moon because the male buck deer would begin to grow their new antlers at this time of year. This moon has also been known as the Full Thunder Moon and the Full Hay Moon.

July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteors can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. The last quarter moon will be around for the show and may hide some of the fainter meteors. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight.

August 6 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:51 UTC.

August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The near first quarter moon will set before midnight, leaving optimal conditions and dark skies for what should be an awesome show. Find a location far from city lights and look to the northeast after midnight.

August 21 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:45 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Sturgeon Moon because the large sturgeon fish of the Great Lakes and other major lakes were more easily caught at this time of year. This moon has also been known as the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon.

August 27 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Neptune. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

September 5 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:36 UTC.

September 19 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:13 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Corn Moon because the corn is harvested around this time of year. This moon is also known as the Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the September equinox each year.

September 22 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 20:44 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.


October 3 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due to its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

October 12 - Astronomy Day Part 2. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the Astronomical League.

October 5 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:34 UTC.

October 18 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:38 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Hunters Moon because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt. This will also be the smallest full moon of the year because it will be near apogee, its farthest point from the Earth.

October 18 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of the world except for Australia and extreme eastern Siberia.

October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular. A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may be seen any time from October 17 - 25. The gibbous moon will be a problem this year, hiding all but the brightest meteors with its glare. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. Be sure to find a dark location far from city lights.

November 3 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:50 UTC.

November 3 - Hybrid Solar Eclipse. The eclipse path will begin in the Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of the United States and move east across the Atlantic and across central Africa.

November 17 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:16 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Beaver Moon because this was the time of year to set the beaver traps before the swamps and rivers froze. It has also been known as the Frosty Moon.

November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some meteors from November 13 - 20. The full moon will prevent this from being a great show this year, but with up to 40 meteors per hour possible, this could still be a good show. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.

November 28 - Comet ISON Closest Approach to the Sun. Newly discovered comet ISON will make its closest approach to the Sun on November 28. If the comet survives its encounter with the Sun, it could be one of the brightest comets in recent memory. Some astronomers estimate that it could even be bright enough to be seen during daylight hours. In August and September, the comet will begin to be visible in the morning sky in dark locations with telescopes. In October it will start to be visible to the naked eye and will continue to get brighter until November 28. If the comet survives, it will be visible in the early morning and early evening sky and could be nearly as bright as the full Moon. Some astronomers are already calling it the comet of the century.

December 3 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:22 UTC.

December 13, 15 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Gemini. The gibbous moon could be a problem this year, hiding man of the fainter meteors. But with up to 60 meteors per hour predicted, this should still be a good show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

December 17 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:28 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Cold Moon because this is the time of year when the cold winter air settles in and the nights become long and dark. This moon has also been known as the Moon Before Yule and the Full Long Nights Moon.

December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 17:11 UTC. The South Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.
 
 

Rabu, 02 Januari 2013

Badai Matahari

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Badai matahari adalah kejadian dimana aktivitas matahari berinteraksi dengan medan magnetik bumi. Badai matahari ini berkaitan langsung dengan peristiwa Solar Flare dan CME. Kedua hal itulah yang menyebabkan terjadinya badai matahari

Solar flare adalah ledakan di matahari karena terbukanya salah satu kumparan medan magnet permukaan matahari. Ledakan ini melepaskan partikel berenergi tinggi dan radiasi elektromagnetik pada panjang gelombang sinar-x dan sinar gamma. Partikel berenergi tinggi yang dilepaskan oleh peristiwa solar flare, jika mengarah ke bumi, akan mencapai bumi dalam waktu 1-2 hari. Sedangkan radiasi elektromagnetik energi tingginya, akan mencapai bumi dalam waktu hanya sekitar 8 menit
CME adalah pelepasan material dari korona yang teramati sebagai letupan yang menyembur dari permukaan Matahari. Dalam semburan material korona ini, sekitar 2×1011 – 4×1013 kilogram material dilontarkan dengan energi sebesar 1022 – 6×1024 joule. Material ini dilontarkan dengan kecepatan mulai dari 20 km/s sampai 2000 km/s, dengan rata-rata kecepatan 350 km/s. Untuk mencapai Bumi, dibutuhkan waktu 1-3 hari

 


Saat terjadi badai matahari, partikel-partikel energetik tadi tidak hanya menghasilkan aurora yang indah yang bisa di amati di lintang tinggi. Tapi bisa memberikan dampak yang relatif lebih besar dan lebih berbahaya. Dampak yang dimaksud antara lain: gangguan pada jaringan listrik karena transformator dalam jaringan listrik akan mengalami kelebihan muatan, gangguan telekomunikasi (merusak satelit, menyebabkan black-out frekuensi HF radio, dll), navigasi, dan menyebabkan korosi pada jaringan pipa bawah tanah




Saat ini, Matahari sedang menuju puncak keaktifan dalam siklusnya yang ke-24. Puncak keaktifan Matahari ini diperkirakan terjadi sekitar tahun 2011-2013. Saat puncak keaktifan Matahari pada siklus ke-24 ini, diperkirakan tidak akan jauh berbeda dengan saat puncak keaktifan pada siklus-siklus sebelumnya. Mungkin efeknya akan sedikit lebih besar, tapi ada juga yang menduga akan terjadi hal yang sebaliknya, justru lebih kecil efeknya




Aurora

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Aurora adalah fenomena alam yang menyerupai pancaran cahaya yang menyala-nyala pada lapisan ionosfer dari sebuah planet sebagai akibat adanya interaksi antara medan magnetik yang dimiliki planet tersebut dengan partikel bermuatan yang dipancarkan oleh Matahari (angin surya)

Di bumi, aurora terjadi di daerah di sekitar kutub utara dan kutub selatan magnetiknya. Aurora yang terjadi di daerah sebelah Utara dikenal dengan nama Aurora Borealis, yang dinamai bersempena Dewi Fajar Rom, Aurora, dan nama Yunani untuk angin utara, Boreas. Ini karena di Eropa, aurora sering terlihat kemerah-merahan di ufuk utara seolah-olah Matahari akan terbit dari arah tersebut

Aurora borealis selalu terjadi di antara September dan Oktober dan Maret dan April. Fenomena aurora di sebelah Selatan yang dikenal dengan Aurora Australis mempunyai sifat-sifat yang serupa.Tapi kadang-kadang aurora muncul di puncak gunung di iklim tropis

 
Aurora Australis 


Aurora Borealis di atas Danau Bear, Alaska


Aurora Australis over Concordia Station


Aurora Australis


Aurora Borealis, Icelandic Volcano


Aurora Borealis


Aurora Borealis


Selasa, 11 Desember 2012

Boyz II Boys♫

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Siapa sih yang gak tau Boyz II Boys. Kalo yang belom tau, buruan deh caritau. Nyesel banget kalo lo belom tau mereka. Kelakuan personil personilnya gokil geblek lucu lawak asik dan bikin ngakak. Suara mereka jangan ditanya, ngena banget dihati. Mereka punya ciri khas masing-masing.


 
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Minggu, 09 Desember 2012

Waiting for you

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"Waiting for you was the hardest thing i ever did"
"I'm tired of waiting for something that will never happen"

“If you really love that person, learn to wait. Maybe you are not meant to be together for today, but meant to be in the future.” 

"The worst part of life is waiting. But the best part of life is having someone worth waiting for"

Minggu, 02 Desember 2012

Waiting for Nothing

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Waiting for nothing? Ya, itu yang lagi gue rasain saat ini. Menunggu seseorang yang gue yakin hasilnya pasti nihil dan gatau sampe kapan gue kaya gini. Mengagumi seseorang diam-diam. Mendadak jadi kepo akut dan berubah jadi seorang stalker. Dan semakin hari rasa yang gue rasain ini semakin......♥♥♥♥♥♥ Punya perasaan kaya gini itu rasanya random. Kadang seneng, sedih, nyesek, malu, cemburu, etc. Dan ajaibnya gue masih bertahan


Gue kenal lo. Tapi sebaliknya buat lo, lo gak kenal gue. Bahkan tau gue aja pun engga. Etapi sebenernya gue juga belom bisa dibilang kalo gue udah kenal lo. Gue baru tau nama lo. Baru cukuptau berarti lah ya belom kenal. Apalah itu namanya. Awal gue kenal lo itu dari event pramuka. Lo itu orangnya cuek dingin jutek flat datar dan sejenisnya. Tapi gue pikir kalo udah kenal nanti, gue yakin lo itu orangnya baik asik lucu gokil seru. Seandainya gue bisa kenal lo. Jadi temen aja udah seneng banget. Nanti dari temen baru bertahap;)


Apa harus gue perjuangin rasa ini? Apa perlu gue perjuangin lo? Memperjuangkan sesuatu dan seseorang yang gak perjuangin lo itu rasanya susah banget. Gajelas. Abstrak. Kalo gak balance, bikin hati jadi sakit sendiri. Gue gak maksain rasa ini. Gue cuma bisa tetep berusaha sebisa gue dan terima sama apa yang udah direncanain Tuhan. Kalo emang kita ditakdirin bareng-bareng nantinya, gue percaya Tuhan punya rencana yang indah buat pertemuin kita nanti *think positive



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