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Mars Image
Space Imaging ^

Posted on 09/03/2003 8:39:47 PM PDT by RadioAstronomer

Space Imaging's IKONOS satellite imaged the planet Mars.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: crevolist; imaging; mars; space
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To: general_re
LOL, good stuff General!!
121 posted on 09/04/2003 3:54:33 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: longshadow
Got my Barlow ordered, should be here in the next couple of days, I can't wait!! 100X is about the max I can do with my scope, so the Barlow is going to help immensley!!
122 posted on 09/04/2003 4:04:47 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: RadioAstronomer
Cool thread RA, and good job on that pic!!
123 posted on 09/04/2003 4:07:19 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: Aric2000
I can't wait!! 100X is about the max I can do with my scope, so the Barlow is going to help immensley!!

just keep in mind the conditions under which you can push the scope to high magnification with the Barlow lens (technically known as a "telenegative lens") will be very rare; if the atmosphere is turbulent at all, it won't do any good to increase the magnification.

124 posted on 09/04/2003 5:06:18 PM PDT by longshadow
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To: longshadow
I am crossing my fingers that the conditions will be good.

We are going to the Goldendale observatory on homeschool field trip at the end of this month.

We will have actual astronomers showing us the telescope etc, then they are going to come outside, where we will have our telescopes set up and help us aim them, focus them, learn how to use them etc.

I am REALLY looking forward to it!!

Also, I just ordered the RS232 cable for my telescope so that I can control it via my little 486 laptop.

I can't wait!!
125 posted on 09/04/2003 6:05:31 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: MHGinTN
I agree. But I have a special reason, I was lucky enough to see this from a scope in the Rocky Mtns mid August. Mars was in the same position as this shot. I looking through the scope and saying I see an X! We could also distinguish a dark ring around the polar cap. Now of course it was not like Hubble's shot, but something I'll always remember. Way Cool!
126 posted on 09/04/2003 7:26:07 PM PDT by united1000 ("Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." Lincoln)
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To: longshadow; RadioAstronomer
After a 3 hour drive to the site (through near-tornado conditions), finally a break in the weather.

Mars in great detail. Tonight.
Beautiful, rock-steady haze conditions.

9mm orthoscopic on a huge, old Newtonian with a massive mount. Syrtis Major hemisphere.
127 posted on 09/04/2003 10:37:30 PM PDT by edwin hubble
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To: Joe Hadenuf
I owned about 8 scopes in the past, all were used.

We have a good scope that we've been using to enjoy this event with the kidlet but we also have an antique leather encased scope that surprisingly does a dang good job. I have a feeling it was made for a more important purpose than messing around looking at the sky and it's wonders.

It's been a hoot to see this and share this with my kids. I love it. Signed, Geek.

128 posted on 09/04/2003 11:07:39 PM PDT by lizma
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To: RadioAstronomer
Uhhhh.... Nope

Thanks for the correction. I read that in a book back in the 60's. One of those "Chariots of the Gods" type books. Let's not pretend I wasn't young and stupid. I just wonder how much smarter if any I've gotten!
129 posted on 09/04/2003 11:19:12 PM PDT by jwh_Denver (A source of alternative energy; windmills in front of liberals mouths.)
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To: edwin hubble
9mm orthoscopic on a huge, old Newtonian with a massive mount. Syrtis Major hemisphere.

I'll be on a 95-year-old 6" f/13.3 refractor tonight and tomorrow night, using a 9.7mm Pössl.... weather permitting.

:-)

130 posted on 09/05/2003 9:03:43 AM PDT by longshadow
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To: longshadow
My Barlow got here today!! YES, maybe I will be able to REALLY see some stuff now.

We shall see!! YES!!
131 posted on 09/05/2003 6:39:58 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: edwin hubble
Mars in great detail. Tonight.

Whooohooo! :-))

132 posted on 09/05/2003 9:36:09 PM PDT by RadioAstronomer
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To: RadioAstronomer
Good evening there RA, how goes it?
133 posted on 09/05/2003 10:17:53 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: Aric2000
Doing well, How did the Barlow work out?
134 posted on 09/05/2003 10:19:09 PM PDT by RadioAstronomer
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To: RadioAstronomer
It works wonderful, but now I am going to have to chop down some trees or move. Probably move would be the best answer, but that won't be until after I find a new job.

Anyway, time to watch the rest of the features on the Fellowship disk, so will talk to you later.

And my package has still not arrived...:(
135 posted on 09/05/2003 10:27:27 PM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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To: RadioAstronomer
I did get a pretty darn close look at the moon last night though, it was fun to play with all of my eyepieces, and it's wild to watch the moon actually move across my field of view in the telescope.
136 posted on 09/06/2003 11:10:35 AM PDT by Aric2000 (If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance god)
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