Poetry by the Iguana, and Other Stories

Many people have unexpected gifts, and the Iguana surprised everyone by telling his view of the galaxy in poetry. Everyone but me, that is. I've always known he speaks in lyrics!

Hi! Zantippy Skiphop here! I tell the tales of my adventures in the galaxy with my friends! Iguana likes to stay in his Earth swamp, so his book got written while I was trapped in an extraterrestrial jail. Don't worry, I escaped, so we are all about to tell you lots more stories!
Love,
Zantippy

Saturday, March 16, 2013

It's a Warm Summer's Evening on Ancient Mars ...

You've heard that the science team of our Martian rover, Curiosity, has announced Gale crater was habitable for life, very long ago :) But what is habitability? I explain in this article for Active Astronomy - enjoy!

NASA Announces, "Mars Was Habitable"

by Active Astronomy astrobiology writer, Zantippy, Florida 15th March 2013



Curiosity's science team announced this week that Gale crater, on Mars, was habitable to potential life, billions of years ago. This is the first place off of Earth ever to be confirmed where life could have possibly had a place to survive, or even thrive. The science team was all smiles, looking joyful and ... [keep reading ... ]
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7 comments:

  1. Little Miss TitchMarch 17, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    This is fantastic!And EXCITING!

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  2. Zantippy SkiphopMarch 17, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    It really is!!! And it helps break down the assumption some people still have, that the conditions on Earth are unique and rare :)

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  3. Sherry EllisMarch 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Maybe that's the planet I'm from! ;)

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  4. Sherry EllisMay 11, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I nominated you for a blog award. If you'd like to pick it up, it's at Mama Diaries.

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  5. Zantippy SkiphopMay 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you Sherry! My shoulders have been out of commission lately but I may be able to get there soon! Hope you are really well!

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  6. Little Miss TitchMay 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    hope you are feeling better,miss you!Speedy and Rachel

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  7. Zantippy SkiphopJune 2, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Rachel!!! I think about you and Speedy a bunch! Things are starting to turnaround :) I was way to unwell to do blog posts since like what, March? But a neurologist is starting to get things better :) Please give yourself and Speedy a big bunny hug from me!

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