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    Ancient Aliens and Ancient Astronaut Theory Mark P. Robertson Educational Planning Course “Critical Issue Project” Empire State College Mary Ellen Shaughnessy June 17, 2011 There has been a lot of commotion lately between both the scientific and religious communities in regards to this topic. The claims of Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life visiting the Earth in ancient times and profoundly affecting the development of Human civilization, is

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    Ancient Astronauts were believed to have helped the Egyptian civilization construct the great Pyramids. The charlatan Erich von Daniken proposed this idea in 1970 and made millions through book-selling and movie rights. In his book, he explained that the primitive Egyptians were not smart enough to have built the pyramid by themselves, and that the feat. would have required enormous man-power and ingenuity which he believed the Egyptians lacked. Through elimination, Daniken concluded that the only

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    At its core, the ancient astronaut hypothesis – also known as the ancient alien hypothesis – suggests that the gods worshiped by our ancestors in ancient times were real live, extraterrestrial visitors. However, their evidence is shaky at best, and how they interpret the evidence they have is extremely flawed. For example, their study of the Saqqara Bird and the conclusions they draw from it are biased. Another example how Erich Von Däniken – author of Chariots of the Gods? Unsolved Mysteries of

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    If I had to choose an occupation in science I believe that I would be an Ancient astronaut theories. I have watched a lot of tv show but my favorite would have to be Ancient Aliens. After watching this show alot I have grown an interest in this field. I Have grown interest in this field because, I love the idea that we are not the only planet with life on it not only that but the other plants life forms have came to earth and help us make a world more civilized even though it cannot be proven yet

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    Ancient Astronaut Theory Have you ever heard of the ancient astronaut theory? The theory is that these dishonorable beings came to Earth, the thinking goes, genetically modified monkeys came to create the human race, and revealed the secrets of civilization. The creatures built giant pyramids and ziggurats. Just like other animals, they fought amongst themselves using humans as their substitutes. They were chased away by other creatures and, of course they promised to return someday. The question

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    thus how she ended up working for NASA. “During a pivotal scene, Johnson and a team of white, male engineers are staring at a blackboard, trying to solve equations for the trajectory of astronaut John Glenn's space capsule. They're stumped until Johnson hits upon a solution: ‘Euler's Method,’ she says. ‘That's ancient,’ says one of the engineers incredulously. ‘Yes. But it works,’ she counters. ‘It works numerically.’” (Meyers, 2017) Overall this movie, Hidden Figures, touches bases with on cultural

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    The Sally Kristen Ride

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    Astronauts have to take tests before being assigned a mission. Some before flight tests are eye, ear, and brain testing for good health. Physical and psychological exams and a stress test can be administered. Along with tests that regard the body, mental tests

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    In the movie, Hidden Figures three women; Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson helped launch a man into the orbit. Each women has an obstacle of their own in hopes of having a great chance of putting a man in space. One of the women who played a major part in putting a man in space is Katherine Johnson. Johnson hoped to be in the position where she will be respected. When Johnson got there she did not get the respect she deserved. She was the most intelligent person working in the

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    Sally Ride was an American Astrophysicist and an astronaut. In 1978, Sally Ride joined NASA. One of the most prestigious jobs you can acquire in this world. She was a very intelligent woman, who worked very hard for the life she earned. Ride had considered a career in professional tennis; she was an amazing athlete. Especially when it came to tennis, which was her favorite sport. She decided that a career of being an astronaut would take her much farther in life than a short-lived career as a tennis

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    Aprille Ericsson was one of the most inspiring people I read about in this module. Ericsson received her bachelors in aeronautical/astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She then was not only the first woman, but also the first African American woman to get her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University. Ericsson then became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D in Engineering at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The fact that she was the

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