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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by steveq
(Post 12113946)
The Colin Pillinger memorial lecture at Leicester announced, that, contrary to all the accusations of "British amateurism" levelled at Pillinger and the Beagle 2 team, Beagle 2 DID land successfully, and probably even begain its mission.
Colin Pillinger memorial lecture | Public and Ceremonial Events Office | University of Bristol RIP Colin. You deserved better. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by steveq
(Post 12113950)
Oh yeah, and this taken last weekend. Forgive the ugly bugger at bottom right.
Amazing thing, you have to see it to appreciate the vastness. I bet that was a cool visit though. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
(Post 12114470)
You think you'd look happier to be there :lol:
I bet that was a cool visit though. This is a better effort. Those dishes are so big you can get two school buses across 'em. There are 28, with 1 in repair at any one time. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by steveq
(Post 12114713)
Found its almost impossible to smile (very very broadly, given where we were), with full 7000 feet up sunshine in your eyes.
This is a better effort. Those dishes are so big you can get two school buses across 'em. There are 28, with 1 in repair at any one time. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Any recommendations for bins? I live in an area with exceptionally clear skies, and want to strike a compromise between performance and size/cost.
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 12114763)
Is that dish covered because it is in the process of being repaired/maintained?
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by steveq
(Post 12115095)
Yes, that's the one of 28 in refurb at any point. They change the layout I think 4 x year, so they can bring one in then. There is a very special rail transporter that can move at right angles to the line which moves them around.
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by steveq
(Post 12114713)
Found its almost impossible to smile (very very broadly, given where we were), with full 7000 feet up sunshine in your eyes.
This is a better effort. Those dishes are so big you can get two school buses across 'em. There are 28, with 1 in repair at any one time. I'm still incredibly jealous. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
(Post 12116339)
Yeah, elevation and sunlight will make it difficult.
I'm still incredibly jealous. |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by lizzyq
(Post 12116390)
It is only a 24 hour train ride from Chicago, plus a couple of hours drive from Albuquerque.
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
(Post 12116396)
Well then ...
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by lizzyq
(Post 12116399)
... and you get to sleep through Kansas :rofl:
Not sure I would actually want to spend 24 hours on a train though, to be honest :lol: |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by lizzyq
(Post 12116390)
It is only a 24 hour train ride from Chicago, plus a couple of hours drive from Albuquerque.
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Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 12116334)
Thanks Steve. Isn't China planning on building a super massive array too?
It dwarfs the VLA and has more collecting surface than all radio telescopes built before combined. SKA headquarters is based at Jodrell Bank. :-) (Been there too) |
Re: Spaceships and astronomy
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
(Post 12116403)
That's handy.
Not sure I would actually want to spend 24 hours on a train though, to be honest :lol: The view outside is spectacular in parts. But not Kansas. |
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