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Post by jandl100 on May 29, 2021 17:16:46 GMT
So, taking up the esteemed lady's point, out of curiosity how many folks here have seen the rings of Saturn with their own eyeball through a telescope?
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Post by MartinT on May 29, 2021 17:43:25 GMT
No. I've tried and failed with my own telescope.
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Post by brian2957 on May 29, 2021 18:13:15 GMT
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Post by brian2957 on May 29, 2021 18:14:35 GMT
First woman appointed Scotland's Astronomer Royal Prof Heymans has led research trying to unlock the mysteries of dark energy and dark matterAn astrophysicist from Edinburgh University is the first woman to be named Astronomer Royal for Scotland. Prof Catherine Heymans was recommended to the Queen for the role by an international panel, convened by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Prof Heymans said she wanted to use the almost 200-year-old title to encourage people to develop passion for science. She also wants to promote Scotland internationally as a world-leading centre for science, she said.
'Spark and connection'Prof Heymans said: "I don't think anyone forgets the first time they saw the rings of Saturn through a telescope, but too many people never have the chance. " As Astronomer Royal for Scotland, I want to change that. " My hope is that once that spark and connection with the universe is made, children will carry that excitement home with them and develop a life-long passion for astronomy or, even better, science as a whole". As the 11th Astronomer Royal, Prof Heymans's main focus will be on sharing her enthusiasm for astronomy with Scots from all walks of life. One of her first targets is to install telescopes at all of Scotland's remote outdoor learning centres, which are visited by most of the country's school pupils. Prof Heymans is a world-leading expert on the physics of the so-called dark universe. Her research seeks to shed light on the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter - entities that together account for more than 95% of the universe. As well as working as a professor of astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh she is also director of the German Centre for Cosmological Lensing at Ruhr-University Bochum. Created in 1834, the position of Astronomer Royal for Scotland was originally held by the director of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. Since 1995 it has been awarded as an honorary title. The previous holder, John Brown, died in 2019. Prof Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, said: " The Astronomer Royal for Scotland has always been a distinguished and respected astronomer, and Professor Heymans is exactly that. " She will also always be distinguished as the first female to hold the position." SOURCEYerbut...does she support Scottish Independence  |
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Post by MartinT on May 29, 2021 19:13:04 GMT
Have you, Jerry?
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Post by jandl100 on May 29, 2021 19:27:20 GMT
Yes, I owned some quite decent telescopes in my youth. 4 inch refractor and 8.5 inch reflector.
And I used some far more serious pro jobs when I was studying astronomy at the University of London Observatory including an 8 inch and a 24 inch refractor.
I've clearly seen the rings and the Cassini Division, as well as atmospheric bands on the planet itself.
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Post by MartinT on May 29, 2021 19:37:39 GMT
I thought you had used pro equipment in your studies. Great that you've seen it with more modest equipment, too.
I have a 127mm reflector and I've not got my arse in gear to set it up properly. One of the many things I have earmarked for retirement.
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Post by MikeMusic on May 29, 2021 19:39:14 GMT
I thought you had used pro equipment in your studies. Great that you've seen it with more modest equipment, too. I have a 127mm reflector and I've not got my arse in gear to set it up properly. One of the many things I have earmarked for retirement. I keep thinking about the things I should sort out in retirement. 5 years (!) retired now and counting So much still not sorted |
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Post by jandl100 on May 29, 2021 19:41:43 GMT
You should get a decent view of the rings with a 127mm reflector.
Saturn is a clearly elongated blob with a good pair of binoculars.
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Post by jandl100 on May 29, 2021 19:47:18 GMT
telescopetec.com/rings-of-saturn/"You can easily see Saturn rings with a small 25X telescope. However, if you want to see the small gaps between rings, it’s more convenient to choose a telescope with at least 75 mm of aperture and 50X of magnification."
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Post by MartinT on May 29, 2021 19:58:18 GMT
It's a Celestron Powerseeker 127EQ with 40x magnification.
I have no excuse!
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Post by MikeMusic on May 29, 2021 20:03:40 GMT
Take your telescope and go and sit on the naughty step !
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Post by rfan8312 on May 29, 2021 21:45:18 GMT
Yes, I owned some quite decent telescopes in my youth. 4 inch refractor and 8.5 inch reflector. And I used some far more serious pro jobs when I was studying astronomy at the University of London Observatory including an 8 inch and a 24 inch refractor. I've clearly seen the rings and the Cassini Division, as well as atmospheric bands on the planet itself. Oh my God. That's amazing. I know this is possibly level 1 question here but when you are seeing that on your equipment...you are seeing something so far away...because of space/time are you seeing that object in another time because of its distance? |
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Post by MartinT on May 29, 2021 22:13:48 GMT
We see the Sun as it was about 8 minutes ago. Saturn is just over an hour ago at its closest point to the Earth.
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Post by Slinger on May 29, 2021 22:26:54 GMT
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Post by rfan8312 on May 30, 2021 5:08:19 GMT
That picture taken of the rings from inside of Saturn taken by Cassini is mindblowing to think we've gotten to the point to be able to get those photos and have them sent back.
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Post by Slinger on May 30, 2021 18:55:04 GMT
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Post by Slinger on May 30, 2021 21:35:45 GMT
A sensible article to follow the cartoon. Interview: How One LA Rocker Put a Microphone on Mars“NASA’s main concern was that the microphone didn’t fuck up anything else.
"Their attitude is: 'it would be great if the microphone works, but if it doesn’t, we don’t care as long as it doesn’t break off and hit a $2 billion piece of equipment.'”  output.com/blog/interview-jason-achilles-nasa-perseverance-rover-mars-microphone |
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 3, 2021 3:02:36 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jun 3, 2021 5:27:21 GMT
Of all the Russian Venus landers, Venera 12 lasted the longest at 1h 50m.
That's how harsh the conditions are. Good luck with the new ones!
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