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 Jul 25 2007, 12:53 AM
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Extensive ground-based observations planned on Aug 16, also near opposition for the planet from our perspective:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/8552022.html -------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
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Jul 25 2007, 01:58 AM
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I wish ACS was working.
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Jul 25 2007, 03:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Moderator Posts: 6474 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
Yeah...
 . HST will conduct observations, but they didn't specify an instrument.
-------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
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Jul 25 2007, 03:59 AM
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Interplanetary Dumpster Diver Group: Moderator Posts: 4043 Joined: 17-February 04 From: Powell, TN Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (nprev @ Jul 25 2007, 03:01 AM)  Yeah... . HST will conduct observations, but they didn't specify an instrument.WF/PC2, NICMOS, and the ACS SBC channel (in other words, the active instruments). There are several different proposals for observations during this period. -------------------- |
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Aug 24 2007, 01:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 16-May 06 From: Geneva, Switzerland Member No.: 773 |
Some interesting news about the Uranian rings:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/...70823141039.htm Marc. |
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Aug 24 2007, 05:32 PM
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I was at ESO Garching this week:
http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/press-r...7/pr-37-07.html |
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