Horsehead

I wonder what comes to your mind when you read the title of this blog? Horsing around one might guess or a reference to someone who is as stubborn as the proverbial horse. But an ass would sound more appropriate, don't you think?

What I had in mind when I decided to slap this bull on you is a picture that is absolutely fantasmorgophic. It's a picture of Horsehead Nebula. If you haven't seen it, I suggest you take a look right away. And while you are at it look for Aurora Borealis, M31, NGC 6888, NGC 3576, Eta Carina Nebula, Rosette Nebula, Centaurus A, among others.

Isn't it absolutely amazing that when it comes to stars and the known universe, we need to have astronomical measurements to measure distances between objects. The universe is so huge that one needs to invent words like supergiganticinfinitesbig to even begin to comprehend the vastness of space. I grew up thinking space was just that empty and devoid of any matter but now scientists say that there is no such thing as empty (nothingness) space.

I like sci-fi and I have seen my fair share of such programs and I have always admired the creativity of the producers of such shows.

But I digress. What struck me while looking at the pictures of distant galaxies and constellations was the fact that we are so small. We are less than a speck of dust in our own solar system and when you move million light years away from Earth, which some would like to assume is the center of the galaxy, we become even more insignificant. I am not trying to make you feel small, I am saying you are small.

Looking at the composite created from the pictures that Voyager sent of our solar system I couldn't help but marvel at creation. The One who created the heavens and the earth and the "twinkling" stars and the magnificence of the universe must be so great that no words can do justice.

Yes I believe in creation. There are too many givens and I would need to really make an ass of myself if I were to believe otherwise. Darwin himself debunked his theory before he died and now a genius called "man" is deliberately trying to make less of himself.

The heavens declare the glory of God. Any night walk up to your terrace and look at the velvet blanket above your head. If ever you go camping overnight, do not forget to pack your binoculars. Far away from the haze of city lights you can not only see the stars better but if you hold still you will be with them. You do not need a space ship to travel to the stars. What you need is a little bit of imagination.

I am small but I am beautiful and wonderously made. As someone once asked, "What is man that you are so mindful of him?"

The answer is a story of love...

In the pursuit of truth one can understand even the secrets of the universe. Ask, and it shall be given. Seek, and you will find.