| Lunar Eclipse - Dec 11 2011 |
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Each one is about a 5 minute increments (+/- 1 minute). Some photos, the sunlit part of the moon was 'center stage' and in the rest, the "blood moon" was. There are a few that aren't as sharp and clear, due to thin high clouds. Overall, a great photo session! Enjoy!
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| Please read about my research: |
[12 Nov 2009|09:54pm] |
http://james.freehoster.co.cc/is.html
I will listen carefully to all your comments.
Abstract: Some inexplicable statistical variations in Nobel Prize laureates natal data are reported and discussed, and additional data is examined afterward. The observed strong correlation with Quaoar position (+5.69 standard deviations) is probably caused by correlation of Quaoar position with an unknown non-trivial solar, lunar or terrestrial cycle. It is well known that some space weather conditions influence human health, but the possibility of influence on long-term physiological and/or psychological characteristics since birth is still under question. If observed on other similar data, e.g. Wolf Prize laureates or Ramon Magsaysay awardees, the effect can be considered astroanthropological. Otherwise this study will help to better understand the reasons of astrological and similar beliefs, and to prevent circulation of such anti-scientific beliefs in future.
Comments: All databases and the source code are included.
I know that the majority of physicists and astronomers would say that these data don't make sense and therefore can't be correct. Though other examples of inexplicable data are well known, e.g. Pioneer anomaly, the Kuiper cliff, the Eridanus Supervoid.
Where could this article be published? If you have any idea, please share.
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[26 Apr 2009|02:44pm] |
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Why are red dwarfs so common? Also, why would blue giants be so rare?
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| International Collaboration |
[17 Dec 2008|11:19am] |
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I'm working on a paper for my science and technology studies course and would greatly appreciate input from you guys. My paper is about how scientists between Western and non-Western countries can share and understand each other's data (such as graphs). I think that such international collaborations happen in astronomy, but I can't find anything on the internet. Do you know of any projects where members of different countries are sharing data?
Thank you!
X-posted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=92.1) astronomy
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| Coloring Images |
[02 Jan 2008|12:39pm] |
Happy New Year!
If you don't already know me, I'm applying to history of science and science and technology studies programs to study 20th century astronomy. Specifically, I'm interested in researching the interactions between astronomy and American popular culture.
A professor suggested that I research the way in which astronomers color images. From what I have read thus far, astronomers tend to color telescopic images to enhance certain features. However, because these images (the Hubble comes to mind) tend to be widely publicized for their aesthetic beauty, I wonder if astronomers are also motivated to color to appeal to the public. What do you think? If you can, I would also appreciate any references (i.e. articles and/or websites).
Thank you!
X-posted to astronomy
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| Post World War II Astronomy |
[27 Nov 2007|01:24pm] |
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Hi Everyone,
( background )
I'm looking for instances in astronomy after World War II where astronomers assummed something about an object or concept which was refuted by a later discovery. Do you have any examples?
If you can't think of anything, I would appreciate advice on why you think post World War II astronomy is important to study.
Thank you!
Cross-posted to astronomy.
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| I just liked this article... |
[16 Aug 2007|06:07pm] |
The great man's answer to the question of human survival: Er, I don't know
Ian Sample, science correspondent - The Guardian
Thursday August 3, 2006
It was an unusual move for one of the world's most eminent scientists. Having built a career shedding light on the darkest secrets of the universe, from the essence of space-time to the complexity of black holes, Professor Stephen Hawking turned to the internet for answers to the latest conundrum occupying his planet-sized brain.
Introducing himself to the online community as a theoretical physicist and Lucasian professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge, the 64-year-old scientist posed an open question: "In a world that is in chaos politically, socially and environmentally, how can the human race sustain another 100 years?"
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[06 Apr 2007|10:06pm] |
my astronomy professor sent us all this email today:
I thought you might be interested to know that Xena now has an
official name: Eris. Here is a quote from the webpage of one of the
discoverers:
Eris, the largest dwarf planet known, was discovered
in an ongoing survey at Palomar Observatory's Samuel Oschin telescope
by astronomers Mike Brown (Caltech), Chad Trujillo (Gemini
Observatory), and David Rabinowitz (Yale University). We
officially suggested the name on 6 September 2006, and it was accepted
and announced on 13 September 2006. In Greek mythology, Eris is the
goddess of warfare and strife. She stirs up jealousy and envy to
cause fighting and anger among men. At the wedding of Peleus and
Thetis, the parents of the Greek hero Achilles, all the gods with the
exception of Eris were invited, and, enraged at her exclusion, she
spitefully caused a quarrel among the goddesses that led to the Trojan
war. In the astronomical world, Eris stirred up a great deal of
trouble among the international astronomical community when the
question of its proper designation led to a raucous meeting of the IAU
in Prague. At the end of the conference, IAU members voted to demote
Pluto and Eris to dwarf-planet status, leaving the solar system with
only eight planets.
The satellite of Eris has received the offical name Dysnomia, who in
Greek mythology is Eris' daughter and the demon spirit of lawlessness.
As Dysnomia is a bit of a mouthful, we tend to simply call the
satellite Dy, for short.
As promised for the past year, the name Xena (and satellite Gabrielle)
were simply placeholders while awaiting the IAU's decision on how an
official name was to be proposed. As that process dragged on, however,
many people got to know Xena and Gabrielle as the real names of these
objects and are sad to see them change. We admit to some sadness
ourselves.We used the names for almost two years now and are having a
hard time swtiching. But for those who miss Xena, look for the obvious
nod in the new name of the moon of Eris.
And, for a bit of a tear-jerker, read:
http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/whatsaplanet/requiem.html
And in case you're wondering, Dysnomia is the Greek goddess of
lawlessness...and Xena, of course, was played by Lucy Lawless.
Cute.
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[29 Mar 2007|01:52pm] |
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Is that a planet I saw up close to the moon last night (about 11pm Eastern)?
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