1720 Meridian Ave E
Edgewood, WA 98371
USA
Description: Dr. Johnson observed the total solar eclipse that passed over the US on Monday, August 21. He took many pictures of this unique eclipse. Don will show these pictures, as well as some pictures of this eclipse taken by others. Other pictures of eclipses and awesome star formations as captured by others will be shared. A total solar eclipse requires the sun, moon and the earth all to be in 3-body alignment. Scientific discoveries have been made during solar eclipses, especially total eclipses. They allow scientists to see the chromosphere (Sun’s atmosphere), Bailey’s Beads (caused by Moon’s irregularities), the “Diamond ring” effect (caused by light through a deep Moon valley), as well as other effects. Past discoveries and projected studies made possible by eclipses are highlighted. For example, measurements taken during a total eclipse were used to verify Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, proposed in 1905, by verifying Solar gravity bending of light from distant stars. We’ll look at the probabilities of being able to observe total eclipses. The requirements for lunar and solar eclipses will be examined, along with the likelihood of 3-body alignments. Some important design principles have been established by the study of total eclipses. There will be Biblical references, as well as discussion of constellations, Zodiac, astrology, and astronomy. God’s use of heavenly signs will be discussed, especially those recorded in the Bible and the 7-year separation between the very rare total solar eclipses.
Speaker: Dr. Don Johnson has earned PhD’s in both Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Minnesota and in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He was a senior research scientist and consultant for 15 years, and taught 20 years in universities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, and Europe. Since “retiring,” he has done consulting, speaking, and writing (4 books & several peer-reviewed papers). He has made presentations across the US and on most continents. His www.4iam.org Christian Website has links to several video presentations and printable flyers, as well as to his two secular science Websites (peer-reviewed papers).
See the following websites for more information:
- Science Integrity (secular site describes books available)
- PoL (secular site without pro-ID language, limited to informational aspects of life).
The Programming of Life (PoL) book highlights the proven fact that every cell has thousands of interacting computers reading billions of bits of digital information, including implementation of extremely complex digital computer programs. Microsoft founder Bill Gates has written “Human DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software we’ve ever created” [The Road Ahead]. Can you imagine how believable it would be if someone were to suggest that the Windows 10 operating system just arose by natural processes?
Meeting Documents:
Dr. Don Johnson, a Creation Scientist with two earned PhD degrees (Computer & Information Sciences and Chemistry), will be speaking at the following venues within the Greater Seattle area in the latter part of August 2017 as well as the early part of September 2017.
- Friday, August 25, 7:00 PM – Talk on Evolution, Species, and Kinds at the Apologetics Forum meeting.
- Saturday, August 26 – Talk on Awesome Eclipse & Other Astronomical Wonders at Mens’ Breakfast at First Baptist Church Arlington in Arlington, WA.
- Wednesday morning, September 6 at the ROMEO meeting. Report on the Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017.
- Thursday, September 7, 7:00 PM – Talk on Awesome Eclipse & Other Astronomical Wonders at Woodin Valley Baptist Church in Bothell, WA. Don covers the Total Solar Eclipse that occurred on August 21, 2017 as well as other awesome star formations.
- Friday, September 8, 7:00 PM – Talk on Awesome Eclipse & Other Astronomical Wonders at Edgewood Bible Church in Edgewood, WA. Don covers the Total Solar Eclipse that occurred on August 21, 2017 as well as other awesome star formations.
- Saturday, September 9, 11:30 AM – Talk on Transitional Forms -What Does Does Evidence Say? at Luncheon at Olive Garden Restaurant in Kirkland, WA.
Don is available to speak within the Greater Seattle area in the latter part of August 2017, as well as the first part of September, Sep. 6-10. The talks that Don is prepared to give are listed here. If you have an interest in having him speak at your church or another venue, or know of someone who might have an interest, please call Heinz at 425-501-5075 or email him at heinz@osta.com.