After driving from Texas to San Diego via the southern route, I returned via a more northern route. Along the drive home, I suddenly realized I was passing the National Radio Astronomy Observatory site (www.nrao.edu). I stopped along the highway to take a break and take some pictures. I my earlier life, the movie Contact made an impact on me. I have always been fascinated with our Universe. While not going into a field dealing with Astronomy, I have read many books dealing