Tag: #JourneyToThePlanets
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~The Spiral Galaxy
We live on the edge of a wonderful spiral galaxy. The Milky Way, a remarkable sight, a special band of light. But beware, there are dark regions within the bands of light where interstellar dust blocks the light of distant stars. The area of sky that the Milky Way obscures is called…
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~ Neptune
Neptune This royal blue Planet, the colour of our sea, reminds me of the Sea God Neptune with his trident, controlling the oceans. Driving those further back up the beach who venture too close to his waters. I often think he must be having an off day. I hear the waves crash against the…
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~ Uranus
What can I say about this grey-blue Planet with rings so similar to Saturn, yet not so wondrous? I feel as though something is missing, for Uranus, the Magician hides his magic. Yet I can feel it, soft and gentle, whispering old stories that my mind cannot quite catch. I am reminded…
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~ Saturn
Saturn is said to be the Titan, the old God, and father of Jupiter who took over as the King of the Gods, leaving his son, the Bringer of Old Age, almost forgotten. Maybe it was just time for a new King. Many old Kings work from behind, unseen. Pushing the new…
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~ Jupiter
Jupiter Jupiter, the Bringer of Joy. This majestic Planet is the largest in our Solar System. To protect our Earth he constantly suffers collisions from large debris, leaving great wounds on its surface. A father figure looking out for his children, keeping us safe from those giant rocks that like to run…
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Anita’s Journey to the Planets ~Mercury
Mercury is quick and powerful, like the liquid it is named after. Yet its surface has a golden glow. The Winger Messenger, the Magician. Still watering our Earth with grand ideas. Mercury is also known as The God of Numbers, of Magic and Writing. Some have called him The Trickster. This may be so,…
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Anita’s Journey to The Planets ~ Earth
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I will start my journey on Earth because this is where we all live. Our wonderful Planet swims on the edge of the Milky Way like a newborn waiting for mother’s milk. We live on this magic ball, spinning on its axle like a trapeze artist. On occasion, there is a wobble,…