I'd like to take a moment to thank all the sources of the images and some of the graphics that are part of these web pages. (To my knowledge, all images are in the public domain.)
A very special thanks goes to my "Best Bud" and "Editor-in-Chief".... Yes! It was YOUR Home Page that inspired me to create my very first web page...and for that I thank you very much!
Thank you to the men and women, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to the 'exploration' of the universe!
"...it should in time be understandable in broad principle by everyone, not just a few scientists. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people, be able to take part in the discussion of the question why it is that we and the universe exist. If we find the answer to that, it would be the ultimate triumph of human reason - for then we would know the mind of God."