The Web Between the Worlds

 It seems as if every day the marvels of Star Trek get a little closer. Perhaps we will never quite reach the heights of technology that Kirk and Spock take for granted, but the way things are going makes me think we'll get pretty close.
Take a look at:

http://www.quantum.at/

and learn all about quantum teleportation and cryptography based on tangled photon pairs.

Most people are aware of free web-based email, and probably have an account or two. If you don't have one, get one. They are free, globally accessible, reasonably private and functional. Here is one with a relevant theme too:

http://mail.space.com/

Experilab manufactures and distributes "science & technology" items, gifts and books. I have managed to pick up a decent gifts from them, at prices that are not completely unreasonable. Best of all, they are local. You can find them at:

http://www.experilab.co.za/

Antonio Cidadão has created a nice site devoted Lunar and Planetary observation using CCD cameras. Lots of nice pics, advice and ideas. Point your browser at:

http://astrophoto.org/mercure/cidadao/

Remote telescopes are here, and they are definately here to stay! Well, it seems as if the next step is a virtual telescope. It had to happen! This site also includes a number of links to useful and intersting sites - enough to keep you occupied for at least an hour. I wont say anything else, take a look for yourself:

http://www.observatory.org/conpanel.htm

Enjoy your Christmas and drive carefully!

Evan Dembskey