This kitten lives in Bucharest, Romania.
Posted on 07/12/2016 8:03:24 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Pluto isn't quite as lonely as scientists had thought.
Astronomers have discovered another dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, the ring of icy objects beyond Neptune. But this newfound world, dubbed 2015 RR245, is much more distant than Pluto, orbiting the sun once every 700 Earth years, scientists said. (Pluto completes one lap around the sun every 248 Earth years.)
"The icy worlds beyond Neptune trace how the giant planets formed and then moved out from the sun," discovery team member Michele Bannister, of the University of Victoria in British Columbia, said in a statement. "They let us piece together the history of our solar system."
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The exact size of 2015 RR245 is not yet known, but the researchers think it's about 435 miles (700 kilometers) wide. Pluto is the largest resident of the Kuiper Belt, with a diameter of 1,474 miles (2,371 km).
The research team first spotted 2015 RR245 in February of this year, while poring over images that the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope in Hawaii took in September 2015 as part of the ongoing Outer Solar System Origins Survey (OSSOS).
"There it was on the screen — this dot of light moving so slowly that it had to be at least twice as far as Neptune from the sun," Bannister said.
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LoL, oh yes. :)
In his Capacity as chief Resistor he will be Inducted into the Hall of fame.
I like Charlie, He has tried really hard to Transform his personality over the years.
I did a lot of running around this morning, but at least I was in my Tracker, so my legs didn’t get too tired. </joke
Luckily, one of my errands took me to a store that sold beer in six-packs, and one could choose the ones they want. A little pricey for me, but I found a nice Pilsner to go with my lunch. I may have to try other Pilsners. Maybe.
But I really want to hibernate for the winter. I’m so cold, these days... But I take heart in knowing that summer is only seven months away! YAY!
Odd...I just read this poem. Rather playful, I think. So thanks!
:D
Yabba Dabba Doo !!!
I save the running around for tomorrow afternoon, things are quiet on Sunday afternoon.
I have to do things when I feel good enough to do them, as I so seldom feel good enough to keep a schedule. The only thing I do on a regular basis is laundry. I have to keep up with it, or I’ll get too far behind.
One of the Suits in Vegas has a thing against the “chairman” of the non-existent Resident Council, and she (the Suit) wanted him to turn in all the keys. That would mean no one could wash on weekends, our Sunday breakfasts would be a thing of the past, and no one could watch TV or use the computer room/library except on weekdays when the office staff was here.
The woman is a special sort of stupid, for sure, and I bet she voted for Ovomit.
She needs to be removed.
It's from a discussion I was having about "tin whiskers", small wire growths on circuit boards that often spell doom for aging electronics.
The other part is the song "One Tin Soldier", but my rendition of it is derivative, so I didn't date or sign it.
I recognized part of the “One Tin Soldier” section and knew where it came from.
And now, Bob, I’m sorry to say, but the chills and fever have come back to haunt me, so I’m going to where it’s warm and comfy.
I’ll be back tomorrow. And thanks for the poem! Have a good night!
‘Face
Evening, Bob. A nice time was had by all at the Diocesan Spanish Music Conference, in spite of minor hurricane manifestations. However, I missed Naptime!
I never worry about missing naptime. I mostly just sleep through it anyway.
This kitten lives in Bucharest, Romania.
Morning.
“:-)
That kitteh could be part of the litter that the neighbor’s cat had not too long ago. Of course, the woman lets all her critters outside (a dog, a cat and a kitten) and that’s against the leash laws not only of the complex but of the city of Henderson.
And no one seems to care. At least, no one who can enforce the laws, anyway.
Hi, there, Moosie!
Still waiting for the sun to come up over here, but I’m watching “New Tricks,” my usual early Sunday morning show, before the talking heads begin their rituals of giving us their opinions of the news.
Good morning, early risers and night owls, pick one.
I need to get some children (other than James, who has already turned up) out of bed so they can leave for Mass at 8:30. I’ll take some others later. We’re off-shift at the Spanish service today.
Cool, clear morning. By tomorrow, it’s supposed to be approaching cold.
Need to dive out now to carry out a mission impossible.
Talking heads have to many poorly thought out opinions that originate in “Dark places”.
Hmmm, I wonder if VOA will become palatable again when La Toupee gets in the White House.
Heh, funny!
I’ve had my shower, and have to go open up in about 15 minutes, but the day will get easier. I think.
That Pilsner I found yesterday is almost good enough to go back and get another six pack, if I had the money. Not as good as the real deal in Germany, but pretty close.
It’s 64 degrees with 44%, but it’s clear out. I saw some star an hour ago when I went out to unlock the gate. But to me, it’s jacket weather, and I won’t be warm until the the first 95 degree day in spring. :o[
How much is it?
Sally will be helping with a biscuit sale this morning, fundraiser for the Jamaica mission, and I sent her with a six-pack of Red Stripe, the Jamaican beer, for the adults.
I’m going to have a shower in a few minutes. I’ll leave at 10:30 with Vlad and Elen.
Projecting highs in the mid-sixties for the coming week, the weatherman said we dodged a major weather bullet here, and "Hello, Fall!" We'll have a football game later.
I looked outside. It feels like way too early on a cool day.
Kathleen wants me to do a puzzle with her, but I think I’ll take a shower first.
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