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It’s full of stars…
Spent a bit of time last night out in our back yard with the telescope enjoying the crystal clear skies from this altitude. We have the most amazing night sky here. The only place I have ever been that was more impressive, was the heart of the Mojave Desert in winter.
At times the clarity is so dramatic, that you [...]
Posted: March 26th, 2010 under Personal, Space, Technology.
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Clear Black Sky
One of the advantages of living in the high-desert is that at 5000 plus feet, we have incredibly clear night skies. The only place I have ever been where the stars have been brighter is the middle of the Mojave.
I am breaking out my little 4.25″ Newtonian reflector this week to gaze upon the heavens. I wonder whats [...]
Posted: March 10th, 2010 under Adventures, Personal, Space.
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Pow! Zoom!
Just to see this thing work would be amazing! Details in the paper discuss using ‘ultraviolet argon ion lasers’ to create fusion. The lasers are powered by setting off high explosives around a core of solid argon… Way cool!
Posted: February 1st, 2009 under Cool Sites, Space, Travel.
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