1573-1650 German astronomer among the first to detect sunspots telescopically (1611) and the first to publish such observations (1612). Hoping to preserve the incorruptibility of the Aristotelian heavens, Scheiner interpreted the spots as small stars...

Christoph Scheiner SJ (b. 25 July 1573 (or 1575) in Markt Wald near Mindelheim in Swabia, earlier markgravate Burgau, possession of the House of Habsburg; d. 18 July 1650 in Neisse in Silesia) was a Jesuit father, physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt,...

Richard Scheiner, a long-time direct marketing player, joined The AfterMarket Co. (AMC) in March. He is charged with new business development outside of the television arena. Recently, Response had a chance to talk with Scheiner about his experiences and his new opportunity. ...

Area hi-hop gospel trio pursues its musical calling in triplicate There's an old Christian hymn that directly addresses believers: 'Are you ready?' it asks. While the question is primarily concerned with aspects of spiritual preparedness, it has direct applications to daily life,...