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Sam Wormley
May 24, 2013, 4:24:44 PM5/24/13
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> Clarity Sought on a Crucial Variable Star
> ----------------------------------------
> May 24, 2013 | SS Cygni, one of the most-watched variable stars, lies at a distance that's hotly disputed. The truth will determine whether we understand how these types of variables work.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/proamcollab/Variable-Star-SS-Cygni-208713971.html
>
> A Bright Flash in the (Lunar) Night
> ----------------------------------------
> May 21, 2013 | If you'd been watching the Moon at just the right moment on March 17th, you might have seen a brief starlike flash created when a beachball-size rock slammed into the lunar surface.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/A-Bright-Flash-in-the-Lunar-Night-208293371.html
>
> The Ring Nebula's Most Detailed Images
> ----------------------------------------
> May 23, 2013 | New images from the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit, combined with meticulous processing on the ground, reveal whole new depths to an object you've known forever.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/208682231.html
>
> Uranus & Neptune: Thin Weather Layers
> ----------------------------------------
> May 17, 2013 | The solar system's "ice giants" display surprisingly energetic weather patterns — and a new analysis suggests they're all confined to a very thin outer layer on each planet.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/Thin-Weather-Layers-on-Uranus-and-Neptune-207909201.html
>
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> Observing
> ========================================
> The May-June 2013 Planet Dance
> ----------------------------------------
> May 23, 2013 | A remarkable series of events takes place low in the west-northwest shortly after sunset from late May to late June. It features the tightest three-planet grouping visible without binoculars until 2026 and an excellent apparition of Mercury.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/The-May-June-2013-Planet-Dance-192020551.html
>
> Tour May's Sky by Eye and Ear!
> ----------------------------------------
> April 26, 2013 | Saturn rises in early evening and is visible throughout May. And a remarkable gathering of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury sparkles low in the west toward month's end.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Tour-Mays-Sky-by-Eye-and-Ear-199929761.html
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> Community
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> NEAF 2013 Videos Are Here!
> ----------------------------------------
> May 21, 2013 | Check out our videos from the 22nd annual Northeast Astronomy Forum, one of the world's largest telescope shows.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/skytel/beyondthepage/NEAF-2013-Videos-Are-Here-208421211.html
>
>
> This Week's Sky at a Glance
> ========================================
> This Week's Sky at a Glance
> ----------------------------------------
> May 24, 2013 | We're coming into the peak week for the trio conjunction of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury low in twilight. On the opposite side of the sky, Corvus eyes two prizes, not just one.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/letsgo/whatsuptonight/208541991.html
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> Clarity Sought on a Crucial Variable Star
> ----------------------------------------
> May 24, 2013 | SS Cygni, one of the most-watched variable stars, lies at a distance that's hotly disputed. The truth will determine whether we understand how these types of variables work.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/proamcollab/Variable-Star-SS-Cygni-208713971.html
>
> A Bright Flash in the (Lunar) Night
> ----------------------------------------
> May 21, 2013 | If you'd been watching the Moon at just the right moment on March 17th, you might have seen a brief starlike flash created when a beachball-size rock slammed into the lunar surface.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/A-Bright-Flash-in-the-Lunar-Night-208293371.html
>
> The Ring Nebula's Most Detailed Images
> ----------------------------------------
> May 23, 2013 | New images from the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit, combined with meticulous processing on the ground, reveal whole new depths to an object you've known forever.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/208682231.html
>
> Uranus & Neptune: Thin Weather Layers
> ----------------------------------------
> May 17, 2013 | The solar system's "ice giants" display surprisingly energetic weather patterns — and a new analysis suggests they're all confined to a very thin outer layer on each planet.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/Thin-Weather-Layers-on-Uranus-and-Neptune-207909201.html
>
>
> Observing
> ========================================
> The May-June 2013 Planet Dance
> ----------------------------------------
> May 23, 2013 | A remarkable series of events takes place low in the west-northwest shortly after sunset from late May to late June. It features the tightest three-planet grouping visible without binoculars until 2026 and an excellent apparition of Mercury.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/The-May-June-2013-Planet-Dance-192020551.html
>
> Tour May's Sky by Eye and Ear!
> ----------------------------------------
> April 26, 2013 | Saturn rises in early evening and is visible throughout May. And a remarkable gathering of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury sparkles low in the west toward month's end.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Tour-Mays-Sky-by-Eye-and-Ear-199929761.html
>
>
> Community
> ========================================
> NEAF 2013 Videos Are Here!
> ----------------------------------------
> May 21, 2013 | Check out our videos from the 22nd annual Northeast Astronomy Forum, one of the world's largest telescope shows.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/skytel/beyondthepage/NEAF-2013-Videos-Are-Here-208421211.html
>
>
> This Week's Sky at a Glance
> ========================================
> This Week's Sky at a Glance
> ----------------------------------------
> May 24, 2013 | We're coming into the peak week for the trio conjunction of Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury low in twilight. On the opposite side of the sky, Corvus eyes two prizes, not just one.
> Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/letsgo/whatsuptonight/208541991.html
>
>
> Brand new!
> ========================================
> Mars Elevation Globe
> ----------------------------------------
>
> https://www.shopatsky.com/product/mars-topography-globe/new-arrivals
>
>
> SaturnMoons App
> ========================================
> SaturnMoons App
> ----------------------------------------
>
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saturnmoons/id606938707?mt=8
>
>
> SkyWeek Plus App
> ========================================
> SkyWeek Plus App
> ----------------------------------------
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> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyweek-plus/id541708339?mt=8
>
>
> Brand New!
> ========================================
> Beautiful Universe 2013
> ----------------------------------------
>
> http://www.shopatsky.com/product/beautiful-universe-2013/new-arrivals
>
>
> Shop at Sky
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> S&T Online Store
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> Visit ShopatSky.com to find the latest and greatest products for the astronomer in you!
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RichA
May 26, 2013, 12:13:00 AM5/26/13
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On May 24, 1:24 pm, Sam Wormley <sworml...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > SkyandTelescope.com Weekly Bulletin
>
> > News
> > ========================================
> > Clarity Sought on a Crucial Variable Star
> > ----------------------------------------
> > May 24, 2013 | SS Cygni, one of the most-watched variable stars, lies at a distance that's hotly disputed. The truth will determine whether we understand how these types of variables work.
> > Read More at:http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/proamcollab/Variable-Star-SS...
> > SkyandTelescope.com Weekly Bulletin
>
> > News
> > ========================================
> > Clarity Sought on a Crucial Variable Star
> > ----------------------------------------
> > May 24, 2013 | SS Cygni, one of the most-watched variable stars, lies at a distance that's hotly disputed. The truth will determine whether we understand how these types of variables work.
>
> > A Bright Flash in the (Lunar) Night
> > ----------------------------------------
> > May 21, 2013 | If you'd been watching the Moon at just the right moment on March 17th, you might have seen a brief starlike flash created when a beachball-size rock slammed into the lunar surface.
> > Read More at:http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/A-Bright-Fl...
> > A Bright Flash in the (Lunar) Night
> > ----------------------------------------
> > May 21, 2013 | If you'd been watching the Moon at just the right moment on March 17th, you might have seen a brief starlike flash created when a beachball-size rock slammed into the lunar surface.
"-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
Davoud
May 26, 2013, 11:44:27 AM5/26/13
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RichA:
to NASA? Please write to:
NASA Headquarters
300 E Street SW
Washington DC 20024-3210
and report back on NASA's answer to your question. Possible side
benefit for you: a place in history as the guy who introduced NASA to
computers.
--
I agree with almost everything that you have said and almost everything that
you will say in your entire life.
usenet *at* davidillig dawt cawm
> "-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
> Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
Why are you asking me this? Should you not be directing this question
> Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
to NASA? Please write to:
NASA Headquarters
300 E Street SW
Washington DC 20024-3210
and report back on NASA's answer to your question. Possible side
benefit for you: a place in history as the guy who introduced NASA to
computers.
--
I agree with almost everything that you have said and almost everything that
you will say in your entire life.
usenet *at* davidillig dawt cawm
RichA
May 27, 2013, 5:54:56 PM5/27/13
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On May 26, 8:44 am, Davoud <s...@sky.net> wrote:
> RichA:
>
> > "-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
> > Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> > the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> > by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> > Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
>
> Why are you asking me this? Should you not be directing this question
> to NASA? Please write to:
Why write a letter when email is available? Is NASA sticking to the
> RichA:
>
> > "-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
> > Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> > the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> > by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> > Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
>
> Why are you asking me this? Should you not be directing this question
> to NASA? Please write to:
Dark Ages because it means full employment?
Davoud
May 29, 2013, 11:36:32 AM5/29/13
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RichA:
> > > "-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
> > > Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> > > the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> > > by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> > > Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
Davoud:
> > > "-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
> > > Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
> > > the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
> > > by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
> > > Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
> > Why are you asking me this? Should you not be directing this question
> > to NASA? Please write to:
RichA:
> > to NASA? Please write to:
> Why write a letter when email is available? Is NASA sticking to the
> Dark Ages because it means full employment?
> Dark Ages because it means full employment?
Why are you asking me this? Should you not be directing this question
to NASA? Please e-mail <public-i...@hq.nasa.gov>.
You present the appearance of living your life about two measures
behind the rest of the orchestra. Angry, whiny, argumentative,
affecting ignorance... Do try to keep up.
Chris L Peterson
May 30, 2013, 12:11:56 PM5/30/13
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On Sat, 25 May 2013 21:13:00 -0700 (PDT), RichA <rande...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>"-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
>Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
>the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
>by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
>
>Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
A computer does process the video (last I talked with them, they were
using Pete Gural's program, LunarScan). But once the video is
automatically filtered, the individual events still have to be
examined by a human. Nobody has come up with a program as effective as
what the brain can do when it comes to isolating false events from the
real thing.
The review doesn't take much time. The text is just emphasizing that a
lot of data has been collected over the last eight years.
wrote:
>"-Over the past eight years, the observers assigned to NASA's
>Meteoroid Environment Office have looked at a lot of boring video of
>the Moon. But every week or so they record a tiny, brief flash caused
>by a space rock slamming into the lunar nightside."
>
>Why does anyone have to look at this? A computer could do it better.
using Pete Gural's program, LunarScan). But once the video is
automatically filtered, the individual events still have to be
examined by a human. Nobody has come up with a program as effective as
what the brain can do when it comes to isolating false events from the
real thing.
The review doesn't take much time. The text is just emphasizing that a
lot of data has been collected over the last eight years.
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