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The angry sun: How they predict space weather
Tue May 15, 2012
- Looks like a fairly average cycle to me (within the usual variability): http://solarscience.msfc.nasa.gov/images/Zurich_Color_Small.jpg Most of the scientists, say this cycle 24 is very unusual. No, we don't.
Russian satellite takes a striking image of Earth
Tue May 15, 2012
- Infrared camera; see comment #2.1.
Russian satellite takes a striking image of Earth
Tue May 15, 2012
- Infrared camera; see comment #2.1
Russian satellite takes a striking image of Earth
Tue May 15, 2012
- I don't understand your question - why shouldn't the article state that the satellite is in geostationary orbit?
Russian satellite takes a striking image of Earth
Tue May 15, 2012
- The satellite is using infrared cameras - a wavelength of light that is longer than the eye can see. It is beyond the visible red spectrum - there is no green in infrared light. (The article mentioned this in passing, but should have been more explicit.)
Fascinating Facts Game 8 Results (Original Star Trek)
Tue May 15, 2012
- "I, Mudd"
Why some scientists avoid any public outreach
Mon May 14, 2012
- We're camping in Rocky Mtn National Park this summer; dino side trip is on added to the itinerary - thanks!
Massive sunspot fires off powerful solar flares
Fri May 11, 2012
- The Northern Lights are now carrying Fukushima fallout. See page 10 on that website. No. Not even remotely possible. But thanks for sharing that tidbit; it's another example that the website you are advertising is light on science and heavy on fear-mongering.
Why some scientists avoid any public outreach
Mon May 14, 2012
- An interesting example, Jacob, which I think actually argues against your point. Black holes are, by definition, a place where nature has provided for us a lab of extreme physics far beyond what us puny humans can create in our labs.
Why some scientists avoid any public outreach
Mon May 14, 2012
- The fact is - is we don't stand up for science, no one will. So, smile at the person who is yelling in your face, modify Galileo's quote "it still moves" for your circumstances, and move forward.

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The angry sun: How they predict space weather
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Hey Michael,
A few months back I ran across this article on radio waves being emitted from M82 at a constant luminosity with a steady spectrum. I'm sure you're aware of this object and was curious to hear your thoughts on the matter.
Thanks in advance, P.
— Presence247

Mike,

Interesting my sons name is Mike as is my youngest brother.

I never meant to offend you (there are so many morons posting Nonsense that at times it makes me crazy) but I did mean to ENGAGE you.

I was brought up in Cleveland Ohio, which is the bastard city to New York, swearing was the norm in my house and if you did not respond in kind you were gay.
Don't get me wrong, sexual orientation is a personal choice that I respect.

You seem to be someone I could relate to and would appreciate your take on the information at this link:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/d71710g0012116x4/fulltext.html

Again, I would appreciate your input.
— MajorTom-3246587