November 2010
xxxdeletexxx-deactivated2012043 asked: I asked a question before, but you guys never answered. I'll ask it again, hopefully you'll answer this time <.<
What I had asked a while ago, is that I'm really interested in the astronomical field (duh, that's why I'm on this page), and I'd love to get a career doing something... astronomically-related, but I'm not quite sure what's out there,...
What I had asked a while ago, is that I'm really interested in the astronomical field (duh, that's why I'm on this page), and I'd love to get a career doing something... astronomically-related, but I'm not quite sure what's out there,...
Astrophotography
You *really* need to put a huge amount of effort into good, solid polar alignment. That’s the key to the best pictures.
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thatsgoodsoup-deactivated201210 asked: Oops, I meant to say Dobsonian.
thatsgoodsoup-deactivated201210 asked: In response to junkiie's question about astrophotography, personally, I would be worried about the D300's weight being an issue. Many believe that a decent webcam and stacking software will generate the best results. However, assuming junkiie wants to use her D300, a good place to start would be Orion's 8-inch Newtonian Astrograph Reflector scope. It's a good scope that also...
sycamore-sidhe-deactivated20130 asked: Whoops, had to jump in here. Re: astrophotography, it depends on what you want to capture. For wide-angle starscapes all you really need is your DSLR, a sturdy tripod and some kind of cable / remote shutter release for long exposures. This is a perfect way to create sweeping snapshots or star trails. If you want long exposure without star trails, you will need some kind of computerised tracker....
poetdreamer asked: Astrophotography can be done two ways... buy your own equipment, any star-tracking telescope and camera adapter will work. I have an 8inch Walmart special with star-tracking motor and a Nikon adapter for a D80 http://casanovasadventures.com/catalog/telescope/p4215.htm. That works good. But if you want to have some serious fun rent someone else's: http://www.global-rent-a-scope.com/ or...
An inspiring video about the future of space travel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp_PIjc2ga4
Vitor/bumerangue: Gotta love the ’80s visual effects!
apoptasy-deactivated20110612-de asked: I'll put $5 dollars on the mass media totally misunderstanding it and either completely ignoring it, or saying that we should start developing warp drives before the Borg get us.
junkiie asked: I'm an amateur photographer who is deeply interested in astrophotography. What sort of telescope/equipment could you possibly suggest for an amature stargazer who just might happen to want to capture what she sees? :) (if it helps, my current rig is a nikon d300).
infinity-imagined asked: I betcha Thursdays announcement is will be the discovery of arsenic based life in Mono lake in California. Arsenic oxide (AsO4) makes a wonderful backbone for polynucleotides. It acts like phosphate, but makes and breaks bond easier. Life on Earth may have originally formed with Arsenic bound nucleotides, and then transitioned to phosphate.
But perhaps I am wrong, that would be...
But perhaps I am wrong, that would be...
iameverything asked: what makes more sense and understanding (must pick one). Aliens or Ghosts?, i think ghost, just cause there has been some kind of proof as appose to aliens, its only been ufos and that could have been the governments part so its still up in the air (no pun intended) but whats your opinion.
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dimensionbomb asked: Have you seen an anime series called Planetes? It directly addresses the issue of space junk as its a series about a company that cleans up orbital space around the earth. It's pretty cool because the technology they use isn't rocket ships and lazers but stuff that's based on actual technology we have today. http://myanimelist.net/anime/329/Planetes
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aperfectillusion asked: Artificial gravity created by centrifugal force is the only way I see us creating gravity in space unless someone invents something amazingly awesome in the next 25 years. That or aliens decide to drop by and to give us some of their tech. :-P
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themoosehead asked: What would happen to the moon if Earth blew up and no longer exist? Would it orbit the sun? Draw closer to the sun and attach itself to Venus? And how would it effect astrology?
I suppose if every human died, the astrological aspect of it would be meaningless. Know what I mean? So I guess what I'm trying to say is, the moon: Next in line? Or dependent on a planet?
I suppose if every human died, the astrological aspect of it would be meaningless. Know what I mean? So I guess what I'm trying to say is, the moon: Next in line? Or dependent on a planet?
afterglowofamiracle asked: Do you think people will start living in space in the next 25-ish years?
stackhousing-deactivated2012110 asked: I just wanted to say - thankyou for posting that question from the person at grad school who had to retake a few things.
When I was in sixth form, my physics teacher called me stupid in front of the whole class, and basically told me that my dream of ever doing anything physics related was pointless because I wasn't clever enough. I subsequently almost failed physics, and...
When I was in sixth form, my physics teacher called me stupid in front of the whole class, and basically told me that my dream of ever doing anything physics related was pointless because I wasn't clever enough. I subsequently almost failed physics, and...
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asylumseaker asked: I have a question, I hope it makes sense. It seems a straightforward question to me, it's probably been asked before and I wonder if you're aware of an answer for it.
If there are other universes out there in the same space as ours, and if these universes were of similar size as and distance from our universe as atoms are from each other in a relative sense, would we be...
If there are other universes out there in the same space as ours, and if these universes were of similar size as and distance from our universe as atoms are from each other in a relative sense, would we be...
strongforce asked: See, I am in graduate school for physics with research in Astrophysics. I will tell you, science and math isn't supposed to be easy (or it wouldn't be worth doing). I retook Calc 1, 2 and Diff Eq as an undergrad as well as Physics 1.
All you need is the passion to keep working and not be afraid to fail.
All you need is the passion to keep working and not be afraid to fail.
WatchI am an artist interested in the idea of discoveries. This piece is an interactive video loop I made depicting the Challenger launch and explosion. The audio is randomly chosen segments of Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot speech. The louder Carl Sagan gets, the more the viewer can see themselves in the explosion. The video shows me interacting with the piece for documentation, but imagine...
The Best Astronomy Pictures of 2010
kaiyves asked: Small nitpick- in your response to the question about the furthest space probes we've sent out, you said Viking when I think you meant Voyager. The Vikings are on the surface of Mars, the Voyagers are headed out to infinity.
(But hey, it's an easy mistake to make. They both launched in the 70s, they both start with "V", Carl Sagan worked on both missions...)
(But hey, it's an easy mistake to make. They both launched in the 70s, they both start with "V", Carl Sagan worked on both missions...)
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Russia Wants Nuclear-Powered Spaceships and Space...
Russia has begun some ambitious space projects, including a new system to protect spacecraft from space junk and a nuclear-powered engine for future spaceships, according to Russian news reports.
The space debris protection system is designed to safeguard future outposts on the moon and Mars, officials at Russia’s Central Research Institute of Machine Building said, the Russian Ria Novosti...
wheredatfunkylovecatat asked: Whats your take on the idea that the next manned lunar landing will take place around 2020?
m1nistry asked: Very interesting demonstration of an astronaut drinking coffee from a 'cup' in a zero gravity atmosphere, pretty nifty.
http://www.snotr.com/video/5701
http://www.snotr.com/video/5701
passingpastiche asked: So, do you (I'll use the collective in this sense, for I have no clue who "you" are - whether plural or singular) have your own theoretical hypotheses on space and our future in traveling and understanding it, or do you simply align yourself (yourselves) to the general consensus of the day?
theredchannels asked: Hello, I have a question about the outer solar system probes we've sent out. I know they are supposed to go on for thousands of years, but are any of them on a trajectory to come back to Earth? I know they have a limited amount of power in them and most of them are scheduled to turn of all of their systems within the next decade or so, but I'm sure if NASA wanted them to turn around and...
cognitive-stimuli-deactivated20 asked: just to say: i love your tumblr. :)
satans-advocate asked: This is more of a sci-fi question but have any of you ever read any of the HALO series books? i know it isn't too 'legendary' in terms of sci-fi literature.. but i really enjoyed them. all the really cool technology talked about, as well as all the detail they went into spaceship warfare protocols was cool. plus the plots in general were great, i had more fun reading the books than...
jethrodix asked: So you seem to be posting a lot about extraterrestrial life lately and it got me thinking. I think, in a universe as vast as ours that the likelihood of us being the only intelligent life is next to zero. BUT the chances of us contacting other intelligent life must be in the same area. The distances that are involved, and therefore the time-spans, make it seem to me that neither we nor any other...
hey, I’m very influenced by your tumblr. i find it supremely fascinating. i just wanted to let you know.
djquietstorm asked: Thank you, Joe, for helping to feed the urge that all 17,000 of us have to lose ourselves in those moments when we are able to grasp the overwhelming beauty of the infinite. We're all better off because of you -- thanks for helping us find the way to comprehending just how incredible all of this is. Take care of yourself, go do what you gotta do, and hurry back! -Rob
guineaweasel-deactivated asked: Where did you find the Adelia Prado poem? I just saw that, was blown away, and am now contemplating tattooing a line from it on my back. I'm not crazy, I just love poetry. And stars.
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'Top Chef's' Winning Short Ribs Set to Fly on...
Chef Angelo Sosa’s recipe for short ribs won a recent challenge on Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning cable reality TV show “Top Chef” to develop a dish for astronauts to eat in space. The announcement was made on an episode of the program that aired in early September.
Sosa’s winning recipe—“ginger-lacquered short ribs with pea puree, pickled mushrooms and horseradish creme fraiche”—was evaluated...
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Space tourism becomes big business, attracts... →
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