Ask the Astronomer

Mee_n_Mac · Mar 5, 2008

Did all the old ATA posts get moved here or are they poofed ? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -----------------------------------------------------Ask not what your Forum Software can do do on you,Ask it to, please for the love of all that's Holy, STOP ! </div>

MeteorWayne · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Did all the old ATA posts get moved here or are they poofed ? Posted by mee_n_mac</DIV> That's a heck of a god question!I thought that was one of the best services Uplink (i.e. The Astronomer) provided. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Mee_n_Mac · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> That's a heck of a god question!I thought that was one of the best services Uplink (i.e. The Astronomer) provided. Posted by meteorwayne</DIV> THX, I feeling a bit omnipotent today !  [insert emoticon]That said I can't find any of the old AtA posts here ... or anywhere.  Perhaps in the LiveScience fora ? I would be a sad day if those were lost ! [insert emoticon] <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -----------------------------------------------------Ask not what your Forum Software can do do on you,Ask it to, please for the love of all that's Holy, STOP ! </div>

a_lost_packet_ · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>THX, I feeling a bit omnipotent today !  [insert emoticon]That said I can't find any of the old AtA posts here ... or anywhere.  Perhaps in the LiveScience fora ? I would be a sad day if those were lost ! [insert emoticon] Posted by mee_n_mac</DIV>The old Uplink board is still up atm.http://uplink.space.com/ubbthreads.phpI've been trying to print out and save a few threads to reference in an upcoming post.  Perhaps we can save these threads as well before Uplink finally goes into permanent "radio blackout?"  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

MeteorWayne · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>THX, I feeling a bit omnipotent today !  [insert emoticon]</DIV> I was going to correct the speeling error, but was kind of bemused by how it came out, so I left it.{insert winky emoticon here}

<div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

a_lost_packet_ · Mar 5, 2008

I don't care why it was done, it wasn't a good move not to include ATA in toto with the new board.It was a very valuable forum and an integral part of the board as a whole. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

Mee_n_Mac · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I don't care why it was done, it wasn't a good move not to include ATA in toto with the new board.It was a very valuable forum and an integral part of the board as a whole. Posted by a_lost_packet_</DIV> Agreed and if they want to merge it with SS&A, I won't complain but carry the old posts over.  That should be do-able ! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -----------------------------------------------------Ask not what your Forum Software can do do on you,Ask it to, please for the love of all that's Holy, STOP ! </div>

mithris · Mar 5, 2008

I was wondering if how they'd decided on ATA. They were considering discontinuing ATA as SDC no longer employs an astronomer to answer questions.  I lobbied for keeping it, perhaps under a different title, but apparently they opted against it, or are still pondering how to implement it.I do hope they 'port the threads over though.  --Poster formerly known as Saiph, and Ricimer--

Mee_n_Mac · Mar 5, 2008

FYI ...  From dh's postings it sounds like the posts in AtA will be ressurected.  Not sure if it'll be in a new forum or .... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -----------------------------------------------------Ask not what your Forum Software can do do on you,Ask it to, please for the love of all that's Holy, STOP ! </div>

MeteorWayne · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I was wondering if how they'd decided on ATA. They were considering discontinuing ATA as SDC no longer employs an astronomer to answer questions.  I lobbied for keeping it, perhaps under a different title, but apparently they opted against it, or are still pondering how to implement it.I do hope they 'port the threads over though.  --Poster formerly known as Saiph, and Ricimer--  Posted by mithris</DIV> I always took the "Ask the Astronomer" title as a subtle joke that all of us were "The Astronomer".Certainly our combined knowledge is much greater than any one person could contain. To me, it was one of the best features of uplink.MW <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I was wondering if how they'd decided on ATA. They were considering discontinuing ATA as SDC no longer employs an astronomer to answer questions.  I lobbied for keeping it, perhaps under a different title, but apparently they opted against it, or are still pondering how to implement it.I do hope they 'port the threads over though.  --Poster formerly known as Saiph, and Ricimer--  Posted by mithris</DIV> Are you implying that there ever was a for pay "Astronomer"?I never took the intent of the forum that way, but I'm a newbie.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Testing · Mar 5, 2008

DH says ATA posts will be transferred in the next few days. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

yevaud · Mar 5, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Are you implying that there ever was a for pay "Astronomer"?I never took the intent of the forum that way, but I'm a newbie.... Posted by meteorwayne</DIV> Well, she wasn't paid (well, not to my recollection), but yeah, we had Payloadcontroller, who was the first expert here.  IIRC, she had Masters in 4 different specialities, and worked for NASA (in the job her username suggests).  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Differential Diagnosis: "I am both amused and annoyed that you think I should be less stubborn than you are." </div>

Saiph · Mar 5, 2008

IIRC there was an actual on staff paid astronomer that answered questions.  They left shortly before I joined up in...what, 2001? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> --------------------SaiphMOD@gmail.com -------------------"This is my Timey Wimey Detector. Goes "bing" when there's stuff. It also fries eggs at 30 paces, wether you want it to or not actually. I've learned to stay away from hens: It's not pretty when they blow" -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

yevaud · Mar 5, 2008

Then she was paid (I was uncertain).  That would have been Steph, aka PLC. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Differential Diagnosis: "I am both amused and annoyed that you think I should be less stubborn than you are." </div>

alokmohan · Mar 6, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Then she was paid (I was uncertain).  That would have been Steph, aka PLC. Posted by yevaud</DIV> I  never  knew  they  are  paid  or  was .

doublehelix · Mar 6, 2008

Just wanted to make sure you all knew that the Ask the Astronomer forum is back!  It's under the Space category on Space and LiveScience.Enjoy! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> doublehelix, Community Manager Imaginova </div>

bobw · Mar 6, 2008

doublehelixThank you.  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

madgaff · May 21, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Just wanted to make sure you all knew that the Ask the Astronomer forum is back!  It's under the Space category on Space and LiveScience.Enjoy! Posted by doublehelix</DIV>I cant find it

Can you send a link...? thanks

derekmcd · May 21, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I cant find it

Can you send a link...? thanks Posted by madgaff</DIV>It's one forum below this one.Here's a link.  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div> <div>"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</div> </div>

jim48 · Nov 21, 2008

Alright you amateurs, I'm new to astronomy. Reading the basic Dummies & Idiot's  books, which are quite good. Also reading Timothy Ferris. I purchased the basic Starry Night program for my computer. Went to a meeting of the local astronomy club here in West Palm Beach at the planetarium. I might just as well have been invisible. They are not interested in new members. Very tight group surprised to see someone new there. I was very disappointed, because I was hoping to learn from those folks and make new friends. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/5/7/f562c7fb-bf98-4913-9716-b110567c3909.Medium.jpg" alt="" />  Now I have you folks! I don't have a question right now. I just wanted to come out and introduce myself. Oh. We got whacked by Hurricane Wilma here three years ago. Power was out in my town for two weeks. The first night after the storm all the neighbors were out in the street gaping up at the sky. They had never seen so many stars before! Sure. Without the local light pollution--the whole town was dark--it was incredible. That's when I decided I wanted to learn my way around the night sky. Look forward to hearing from you folks! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

Saiph · Nov 21, 2008

I once talked to a FEMA dispatcher who had manned the phones after the Northride CA earthquake.  She told me she got tons of calls from pretty panicky people about the lights in the sky and was there a really bad fire nearby etc, etc.Took them about a half hour to figure out all these people were seeing the profusion of stars for the first time, and weren't realizing that the sky should look like that. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> --------------------SaiphMOD@gmail.com -------------------"This is my Timey Wimey Detector. Goes "bing" when there's stuff. It also fries eggs at 30 paces, wether you want it to or not actually. I've learned to stay away from hens: It's not pretty when they blow" -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink" </div>

MeteorWayne · Nov 21, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Alright you amateurs, I'm new to astronomy. Reading the basic Dummies & Idiot's  books, which are quite good. Also reading Timothy Ferris. I purchased the basic Starry Night program for my computer. Went to a meeting of the local astronomy club here in West Palm Beach at the planetarium. I might just as well have been invisible. They are not interested in new members. Very tight group surprised to see someone new there. I was very disappointed, because I was hoping to learn from those folks and make new friends. Now I have you folks! I don't have a question right now. I just wanted to come out and introduce myself. Oh. We got whacked by Hurricane Wilma here three years ago. Power was out in my town for two weeks. The first night after the storm all the neighbors were out in the street gaping up at the sky. They had never seen so many stars before! Sure. Without the local light pollution--the whole town was dark--it was incredible. That's when I decided I wanted to learn my way around the night sky. Look forward to hearing from you folks! Posted by jim48</DIV> Hi jim. Sorry you had a bad experience with your local club. They come in all shapes and sizes and styles; some are like that. Our club is very supportive of new members, but it's a long drive to NJ

We had a power failure here on Oct 28th, but it was too local to effect the local light pollution. Besides, the road to the observatory was closed by snow and downed tree branches. The LP not horrible here (though it's not good either), I can still do useful meteor observations many clear nights.Meteor Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

crazyeddie · Nov 21, 2008

I've read that the atmospheric conditions in Florida can be superb for viewing the planets....something about the laminar airflow of the tropics.  I believe there is a star party held down there on the Florida keys every year....maybe you could go to that to chat up some people, if your local club is not very friendly. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

jim48 · Nov 21, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I've read that the atmospheric conditions in Florida can be superb for viewing the planets....something about the laminar airflow of the tropics.  I believe there is a star party held down there on the Florida keys every year....maybe you could go to that to chat up some people, if your local club is not very friendly. Posted by crazyeddie</DIV> You know there is a star party down in the Keys. I'd forgotten about that. Thanks! That'll also give me an opportuntiy to drop in on my friend Jim Moseley, who still edits something called Saucer Smear, an irreverant montly UFO newsletter. I haven't been down to the Keys in ages. I'll keep you posted on that. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

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