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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 17:28

Title: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 17:28

A bit of silliness for Sam to enjoy.  :D

LINK (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/7034428/Harvard-scientist-creates-intergalatic-tube-map-of-Milky-Way.html)

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Rik on January 21, 2010, 17:30

It doesn't even look like a Mars bar, Clive.  :o: ;D

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 17:42

But I can see a reference to PC-Pals 2 on the yellow line.   ;D

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Rik on January 21, 2010, 17:56

You sure that wasn't the parking fine? ;)

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 18:08

Sam will take a look at radio wavelengths and report back to us.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Rik on January 21, 2010, 18:17

Fabulous 208? ;)

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 22:11

I used to lis en to Rad o Lux   ourg every ni  t Rik.  Defi  tley the best rad   s atio to ev r broad  t!   ;D

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Simon on January 21, 2010, 22:27

Sa e h re, Cli e.  It was only when I got my own record player that I realised songs didn't fade in and out half way through!  ;D

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 21, 2010, 22:33

 :pmsl:  This is so true!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: sam on January 21, 2010, 23:46

that's cool!

oh and this is Pal 2 - http://www.astronomy-mall.com/Adventures.In.Deep.Space/palpix.htm#pal2

Title: Re: Harvard scientist creates 'intergalactic tube map of Milky Way'
Post by: Clive on January 22, 2010, 12:07

That Palomar catalogue was a giant step forward during the 50's/60's.  At 200" the Hale telescope was the largest telescope of the day and literally doubled our knowledge of the Universe.  Very exciting stuff!