Magnifying the Universe. Embed this infographic on your site! <iframe width="500" height="323" scrolling="no" src=" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Copyright 2012. <a href=" the Universe</a> by <a href=" Sleuth</a>. The above is an interactive infographic. We have also developed a complimentary poster that you can view here: Sizes of the Universe poster. If you're technically inclined, here's a look at the references we used to construct these infographics: Facts About The Universe.
Introduction: This interactive infographic from Number Sleuth accurately illustrates the scale of over 100 items within the observable universe ranging from galaxies to insects, nebulae and stars to molecules and atoms. While other sites have tried to magnify the universe, no one else has done so with real photographs and 3D renderings. How To Use: Credits:
Tibetian singing bowl, water inside. The Fibonacci Numbers: - Title. The Fibonacci Numbers: Connections within the Mathematics and Calendrical Systems of Ancient Mesoamerica by Valerie Vaughan Introduction Astronomical cycles do not fit neatly into whole-number counting systems created by humans. The Mesoamericans, like all civilized peoples of the world, developed and abided by a calendar based on the approximate length of the tropical year (365 days). Despite the importance of the 260-day calendar for ancient Mesoamericans, no explanation has been generally accepted as to how, why, or exactly where this time-keeping method began. The fact is that the ancient Maya discovered a mathemagical key that linked nearly every known astronomical cycle. In the Dresden Codex (one of the few surviving codices from ancient Mesoamerica) are tables giving multiples of 780 days (260 x 3), which correlate with the synodic period of Mars (779.936 days). 2920 = 8 x 365 = 5 x 584 37,960 = 104 x 365 = 65 x 584 = 146 x 260 = 219 x 173.31 The Tropical Year Fibonacci Numbers.