Your Meteoric Colt 45s Up For Auction...Posted By Rod Kaufman |
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/pistols-meteorite-auction
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July 6, 2019 02:26 AM
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July 12, 2019 09:53 AM
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IDF Trains Philippine ArmyPosted By Rod Kaufman |
The philippine army has fought a war with Islamic insurgents and so :
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/IDF-troops-train-Philippine-counterparts-in-counterterror-tactics-595373
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/IDF-troops-train-Philippine-counterparts-in-counterterror-tactics-595373
July 14, 2019 02:05 AM
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Cool: Injured Mantra Ray Seeks/Gets Help From DiverPosted By Rod Kaufman |
Other creatures have more intelligence than we give them credit for:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/manta-ray-divers-footage-scli-intl/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/manta-ray-divers-footage-scli-intl/index.html
July 28, 2019 02:37 AM
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Best Yet Of Andromeda...Posted By Rod Kaufman |
Darian,Originally Posted by Darian Rachal
Very nice video Rod. I'm wondering, how visible do you think M33 would be from such a sky? What about M81?
M33 would be a standout while M81 would be detectable but much more challenging and you'd have to pick it out from the background after you picked your jaw up from the ground. It's that awesome!
July 28, 2019 07:38 AM
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Best Yet Of Andromeda...Posted By Rod Kaufman |
I hope to see another one that good at some point in the future, too. While a dark sky is, of course, requisite, excellent seeing and transparency without winds to stir up aerosols and dust are mandatory as well. Even a bright planet like Venus or Jupiter can ruin it. Venus under such conditions looks like a spot light from a police copter and you'll spend your time hoping the earth's rotation might somehow speed up a bit so it sets sooner.Originally Posted by Darian Rachal
Maybe one day I'll be fortunate enough to experience a sky like that.It's always fascinated me to wonder about what went through the minds of prehistoric men who experienced those skies on a nightly basis.
It doesn't have to be prehistoric but it has to be pristine...
July 29, 2019 04:24 AM
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Best Yet Of Andromeda...Posted By Rod Kaufman |
With excellent vision you'd be pushing it close to mag 8.Originally Posted by Darian Rachal
Rod, under those conditions, what magnitude of stars are you capable of seeing?
July 27, 2019 12:03 PM
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Best Yet Of Andromeda...Posted By Rod Kaufman |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udAL48P5NJU
If you've wondered what a star filled sky looks like from a truly dark sky location, it pretty much resembles the multitude of stars seen in the initial clips of this presentation. Look at that, transpose it over your location and try picking out a familiar constellation in that sort of mix.
Get the idea?...
If you've wondered what a star filled sky looks like from a truly dark sky location, it pretty much resembles the multitude of stars seen in the initial clips of this presentation. Look at that, transpose it over your location and try picking out a familiar constellation in that sort of mix.
Get the idea?...
August 6, 2019 11:57 AM
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Now That's What I Call A Hotel!Posted By Rod Kaufman |
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/sleeping-under-the-stars/?xrs=CNNHP
It's on the to do list...
It's on the to do list...
October 16, 2019 09:53 AM
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First Trophy Systems Delivered For US Main Battle TanksPosted By Rod Kaufman |
Rafael won the qualifying process and contract:
https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/RAFAEL-delivers-first-TROPHY-APS-to-the-US-Army-604703
https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/RAFAEL-delivers-first-TROPHY-APS-to-the-US-Army-604703
November 25, 2019 08:21 AM
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Breakthrough on Solar EnergyPosted By Rod Kaufman |
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/19/business/heliogen-solar-energy-bill-gates/index.html
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