Welcome To The Universe
Can you give me a one word definition of the Universe?
The answer is simple........... Everything!
Most people think of the Universe in terms of celestial objects. In truth the Universe includes everything from the galaxies far, far away, to the planet Earth, to the various species inhabiting this world. You and I, animals, flowers, trees and even the chair you're sitting on, or the shoes you're wearing, are all part of this same Universe. The materials comprising their composition all came from the same source some fourteen billion years ago.
Taking a stroll through 14-billion years sounds like a daunting, impossible task. However, it is no different than strolling down a pathway through a gigantic forest. As the path winds its way onward, arches open up as gateways into different regions, a step-by-step explanation into the development of this we call the Universe. Within each region are glens, nooks, shelters, which subdivide the subject matter into easily digestible sections.
Of course as with any long journey a trail guide is essential. Knowledge of the archways to be encountered allows one to decide if all regions are to be visited. Or if some are to be skipped, pushing on to a particular section of interest. Explored and investigated at ones leisure. Don't forget decent shoes in the form of a comfortable chair, and bring along snacks and some form of liquid refreshment, for the trip is long - 14-billion years in the making.
Time Lines
Mathematical Information
Trail Guide of Archways
1 The Beginning Of Time
2 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
3 Pathway Of The Elements
4 Pathway To Galaxies
5 Planets Take Shape
6 Pathway To Our Solar System
7 Our Sun Becomes A Ball Of Fire
8 The Planet Earth Takes Form
9 Living Organisms Beginning Appearing
10 Pathway To The Invertebrates
11 Oxygen Fills The Air
12 Algae And Plants Begin To Grow
13 Animals Obtain A Back Bone - The Vertebrates
14 The World Becomes Fishy
15 Animal Species Leave The Oceans
16 Pathway Of The Insects
17 Trees And Forests Transform The Land
18 Pathway Of Amphibians
19 Pathway Of Reptiles
20 First Dinosaurs Roam The Land
21 Pathway Of Mammals
22 Modern Birds Take Flight
23 End Of The Ruling Reptiles
24 Control Of Fire Ushering In The Anthropocene
25 Arches Under Construction Leading To The Misty Time To Come
26 The Final Arch - The End Of Time 100 Trillion Years In The Distant Tomorrow
This website will constantly be a work in progress. I'll be posting facts, stories, and articles under the various 'arches', every week, sometimes every day. "A Stroll Through 14-Billion Years" is completely non-fiction, containing the latest scientific information on the subjects, and will be updated as necessary.
My writings are scientific in nature, however, I write for the average person. The person who hungers for knowledge but who dreads picking up a technical book full of hard to understand, confusing jargon. My intent is three fold. - To inform, educate, and write what people will enjoy reading. I endeavor NOT to leave my readers scratching their heads wondering, 'what was that all about!'
Though my main work is non-fiction, based on the history of the Universe, there is a second part to this website. This part, will contain stories based on "Star Trek Voyager". Writing fan fiction is a hobby of mine, with two stories already completed. A third one is in progress and the fourth in the planning stages.
It is my sincere desire you will be interested in either the non-fiction or fiction stories or both. That you will enjoy and learn from my work, visiting over and over again. Thank you for stopping by and hope you will continue to join me as we stroll through 14-billion years.
A Note on Abreviations
BYA = Billion Years Ago
MYA = Million Years Ago
BCE = Before Common Era
CE = Common Era
YA = Years Ago