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08-13-2003, 03:08 PM
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| Planet Mars close I would guess Floyd fans are a little more cognizant of Astronomy than the average doofus, so I thought y'all might be interested in this: On August 27, the planet Mars will be closer to the Earth than it has been in the last 59,000 years. It won't be nearly this close again until 2287. It's close proximity, plus the fact that Mars will be "full" (earth is directly between the Sun and Mars) it will be a splendid sight. A modest 75-power telescope should make Mars look as big as a full moon does to the naked eye. This should last thru September. It rises in the East high enough to be easily visible by about 10:00pm and reaches it's zenith by about 1:00am. I looked at it last night, but it was close to the full moon, so tonight should be better.
__________________ Taking away from you for the greater good. "Thus, every communist should become an active participant in this electoral upsurge, if he or she hasn’t already done so. The avenues are many and the possibilities are nearly limitless." -- Sam Webb, chairman, Communist Party USA (speaking of Obama / Clinton) "Socialism is a philosophy which conspirators exploit, but in which only the naive believe." -- Gary Allen Last edited by stratman : 08-15-2003 at 08:32 PM.  |
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#2
08-13-2003, 03:33 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close Good luck! I'll be unable to see it because of the city lights.
__________________ In the womb, the baby thinks that it's the universe. And when the baby is born, there is a glimmer of light. I was there, but now I am here. So there are two things - me and the universe. The universe is there for me. Then what happens? Other people. But the universe is there for you. Now tell me what happened in the glade. I did something to myself. Like entertainment, like music, like a daydream. There was nothing there and I saw something. I saw his head on the bonnet of the car. You can say what you like but I saw the bird of paradise spread its wings. DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE? |
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#3
08-13-2003, 03:50 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close Red Light, Green Light Strawberry wine.. Good friend of mine Studies the Stars.. Venus and Mars.. Are all-right tonight.
__________________ I have always been here. I have always looked out from behind these eyes. |
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#4
08-13-2003, 03:51 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close strawberry wine? that exists?
__________________ In the womb, the baby thinks that it's the universe. And when the baby is born, there is a glimmer of light. I was there, but now I am here. So there are two things - me and the universe. The universe is there for me. Then what happens? Other people. But the universe is there for you. Now tell me what happened in the glade. I did something to myself. Like entertainment, like music, like a daydream. There was nothing there and I saw something. I saw his head on the bonnet of the car. You can say what you like but I saw the bird of paradise spread its wings. DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE? |
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#5
08-13-2003, 03:52 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close Umm yes...but you've missed the point.... Consult the universal lyrics database and identify the song reference...
__________________ I have always been here. I have always looked out from behind these eyes. |
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#6
08-13-2003, 03:55 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close I was just curious.
__________________ In the womb, the baby thinks that it's the universe. And when the baby is born, there is a glimmer of light. I was there, but now I am here. So there are two things - me and the universe. The universe is there for me. Then what happens? Other people. But the universe is there for you. Now tell me what happened in the glade. I did something to myself. Like entertainment, like music, like a daydream. There was nothing there and I saw something. I saw his head on the bonnet of the car. You can say what you like but I saw the bird of paradise spread its wings. DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE? |
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#7
08-13-2003, 04:18 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close I miss everything due to damn city lights...and still, I don't think we could see it with a naked eye (and I don't have a telescope) So, good luck with that, to those who does.
__________________ "What is not? And why, if we, do we? Of course!" |
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#8
08-13-2003, 06:30 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close You can see it OK, even in the city, with the naked eye. In fact, it will be the brightest object in the sky next to the moon. I live in the Denver metro area, and (last night) it was also close to the full moon, and I could see it easily. Obviously, it will be most dramatic for those in rural areas.
__________________ Taking away from you for the greater good. "Thus, every communist should become an active participant in this electoral upsurge, if he or she hasn’t already done so. The avenues are many and the possibilities are nearly limitless." -- Sam Webb, chairman, Communist Party USA (speaking of Obama / Clinton) "Socialism is a philosophy which conspirators exploit, but in which only the naive believe." -- Gary Allen Last edited by stratman : 08-13-2003 at 06:33 PM. |
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08-13-2003, 06:41 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close Sounds great, I hope I'll catch it.
__________________ I can see for myself that the sun is sinking how I wish you were here to see tell me now, I am wrong in thinking that you have forgotten me? |
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#11
08-13-2003, 06:45 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close Well, you've got a couple of month's worth of chances. It's not like a stupid eclipse where you have a half-hour window.
__________________ Taking away from you for the greater good. "Thus, every communist should become an active participant in this electoral upsurge, if he or she hasn’t already done so. The avenues are many and the possibilities are nearly limitless." -- Sam Webb, chairman, Communist Party USA (speaking of Obama / Clinton) "Socialism is a philosophy which conspirators exploit, but in which only the naive believe." -- Gary Allen |
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#12
08-13-2003, 06:51 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close That's cool. I'll have to find the old binoculars.
__________________ I can see for myself that the sun is sinking how I wish you were here to see tell me now, I am wrong in thinking that you have forgotten me? |
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#13
08-13-2003, 07:15 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close August 27th huh? That's pretty freaking cool stratters! I never miss a good meteor shower, and I'll definitely have to check this out!
__________________ Negative infinity man. Speak for yourself, I'm the most optimistic person I know. Cheer up though man, it's not all that bad |
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#14
08-13-2003, 07:18 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close I've seen some great meteor showers in the past.
__________________ I can see for myself that the sun is sinking how I wish you were here to see tell me now, I am wrong in thinking that you have forgotten me? |
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#15
08-13-2003, 07:19 PM
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| Re: Planet Mars close I've seen some quite brilliant myself. I've always been fascinated with it all, as far back as I can remember.
__________________ Negative infinity man. Speak for yourself, I'm the most optimistic person I know. Cheer up though man, it's not all that bad |
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