April 17, 2014 Page 5 Looking Up Ocean Found Inside Saturn Moon By Bob Eklund NASA’s Cassini spacecraft and the Deep Space Network have uncovered evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus harbors a large underground ocean of liquid water, furthering scientific interest in that moon as a potential home to extraterrestrial microbes. Researchers theorized the presence of an interior reservoir of water in 2005 when Cassini discovered water vapor and ice spewing from vents near the moon’s south pole. The new data provide the first geophysical measurements of the internal structure of Enceladus, consistent with the existence of a hidden ocean. “The way we deduce gravity variations is a concept in physics called the Doppler Effect, the same principle used with a speedmeasuring radar gun,” said Sami Asmar of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., a coauthor of the paper. “As the spacecraft flies by Enceladus, its velocity is perturbed by an amount that depends on variations in the gravity field that we’re trying to measure. We see the change in velocity as a change in radio frequency, received at our ground stations here all the way across the solar system.” The gravity measurements suggest a large, possibly regional, ocean about six miles deep, beneath an ice shell about 19 to 25 miles thick. The subsurface ocean evidence points to Enceladus as one of the most likely places in our solar system to host microbial life. “Material from Enceladus’ south polar jets contains salty water and organic molecules, the basic chemical ingredients for life,” said Linda Spilker, Cassini’s project scientist at JPL. “Their discovery expanded our view of the ‘habitable zone’ within our solar system and in planetary systems of other stars. This new validation that an ocean of water underlies the jets furthers understanding about this intriguing environment.” Lunar Eclipse and Mars Closest Approach April 14 On the night of April 14, two significant and spectacular events took simultaneously, as Mars reached its closest point to Earth while the Moon was totally eclipsed. This particular lunar eclipse was unusually interesting, because it was visible from the entire United States, and also because the reddish eclipsed Moon floated very near the striking blue star Spica, as well as hovering to the left of orange Mars. By coincidence, during the eclipse Mars made its closest approach to Earth in over four years. Mars orbits the Sun at a speed of 15 miles per second—very similar to Earth’s 18.5 miles per second. The similarity means that after the two orbits aligned, it will take fully 26 months for them to meet again. • The interior of Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, may contain a large liquid-water ocean, say scientists. Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com C E R T I F I E D A N D L I C E N S E D P R O F E S S I O N A L S painting PAINTERS PLUS INTERIOR • EXTERIOR PLUS IMPROVEMENTS • REPAIRS FREE ESTIMATES LOWEST PRICES • GUARANTEED QUALITY 5 YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE SERVING THE BEACH CITIES FOR OVER 20 YEARS CALL DON 310-798-0450 LIC # 726089 painting plumbing 24 Hour Service Since 1990 • Lic # 770059 • C-42 C-36 C-34 C20 C-10 A PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRICAL Full Service Plumbing • Heating • Cooling & Electrical Sewer Video Inspection • Rooter Service • Copper Repipes 310-543-2001 Free Estimates handyman BILL’S HOME & APARTMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR QUALITY at Handyman Prices. We cover everything from A-Z. Bill Henrichon Cell: 310-890-7531 Office: 310-542-3470 Billshomeandaptmain@yahoo.com CA ST LIS# 786081 / Bonded & Insured 2011 2012 2013 Serving the South Bay for 25 years FREE ESTIMATES YOUR AD HERE Email to reserve your space class@heraldpublications.com handyman Bob Boice Quality Work Since 1966 Home Repairs Carpentry - Painting - Repairs & Improvements - Small Jobs O.K.! Please no plumbing calls. 310-316-3435 Lic#817498 B.H.I.C. electric Wise Electric Contracting Service Commercial/Industrial/Residential License No: 785853 Serving El Segundo since 1945 Keith R. Wise Owner/Operator Phone: 310-529-5271 Fax: 310-615-0063 flooring KIRK FLOORING (310) 322-6099 Fax (310) 322-6899 lic# 648106 333 Indiana Street, El Segundo kirkflooring@socal.rr.com gardening EL SEGUNDO GARDENER Licensed/Bonded All E.S. Crew, Lawn Service Clean Ups, Tree Trim, Sprinklers, Handyman, etc. 310-493-7811 Lic# 100085424 gardening handyman plumbing TOUCHSTONE PAINTING • PLASTERING HANDYMAN Reasonably Priced – Referrals Upon Request 310-517-9677 30 Year Business and Resident in the South Bay RICH’S PAINTING Specializing in exterior Quality interior work Reliable • Reasonable Rates 310-640-9465 KEEP IT LOCAL NEW LOWER RATES! 26 weeks (6 months) is only $400 52 weeks (1 year) is only $750 If you have any questions call us at 310-322-1830. HOW TO PAY: CHECKS, CASH OR CREDIT CARDS. Include Visa or M/C number along with billing address, security code, expiration date, email address and phone number. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE AD IS PUBLISHED! The deadline for Business and Professional (B&P) Ad copy and payment is at Noon on Tuesday. We reserve the right to reject, edit, and determine proper classification of B&P ads. Herald Publications does not guarantee that the advertiser’s claims are true nor does it take responsibility for those claims. MUST HAVE CONTRACT LICENSE NUMBER IN AD. PLEASE NOTE: NEW EMAIL ADDRESS E-mail ad copy to: class@heraldpublications.com COMMUNITIES COUNT fumigation carpet vinyl wood SPECIALIST HONEST PROFESSIONAL • Fumigation, Drywood Termite • Pest Control • Treatments • Wood Repair Specialist • Escrow Papers • Termite Reports • Free Inspections • 30 Years Experience 562.633.5503 • 310.346.2076 323.806.3495 • 310.864.8490 Lic#PR5267 McRobert’s Gardening Since 1992 Lawn & Yard Service, Clean-Ups, Repairs, Etc. CALL RON 310-463-1042 Lic #12156 CENTRAL ROOTER ® Leak Repair • Clean any Drain 24/7 FREE ESTIMATES 310-344-3378 lic. pending bankruptcy B A N K R U P T C Y Law Offices of CHRISTIE CRONENWETH 310.257.4995 Free Consultations for Bankruptcy & Debt Relief This is a debt relief agency helping people to file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. 25202 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 207, Torrance, CA 90505 www.cronenwethlaw.com • cronenwethlaw@yahoo.com carpet cleaning HIGH POWER CARPET CLEANING Lic. #987614 concrete Need A Driveway or Patio? Lindahl Concrete, Inc. Specializing in all Residential Concrete WWW.LINDAHLCONCRETE.COM Call For Estimate 310-326-6626 Lic#531387 painting TKO PAINTING CO. INC. Knocking Out The Competition #833537 Satisfaction Guaranteed Great Competitive Prices FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Call Troy at 310-663-1672 YOUR AD HERE Email to reserve your space class@heraldpublications.com YOUR AD HERE Email to reserve your space class@heraldpublications.com YOUR AD HERE Email to reserve your space class@heraldpublications.com OVER 40 THOUSAND PAPERS DELIVERED WITHIN MILES OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.
Lawndale 04_17_14
To see the actual publication please follow the link above