I envy you, PJ.
Just don't try to match the speed of The Shadow, OK? (1648 to 1679)
Cheers, Chris
I envy you, PJ.
Leif, we can discuss this article on one condition: That you don't rattle of the names of moons on other planets, invoke periods, inclinations, areas, and all other aspects of an online dating service. Agreed?Leif wrote: ↑21 Feb 2024, 09:37If you want to add some extra sparkle to your life, Chris, then Space debris: 'Grandfather satellite' ERS-2 due to fall to Earth - BBC News may be of interest. The article states "...but the chances of these fragments hitting populated areas and causing damage are slim." As I understand you don't live in a 'populated area', this may be right up your street. Literally.
Leif wrote: ↑21 Feb 2024, 09:37If you want to add some extra sparkle to your life, Chris, then Space debris: 'Grandfather satellite' ERS-2 due to fall to Earth - BBC News may be of interest.
The article states "...but the chances of these fragments hitting populated areas and causing damage are slim."
As I understand you don't live in a 'populated area', this may be right up your street.
Literally.
Oh, I dunno.
Well, PJ, it's funny you should ask ...
I went to bed with an "almost" case of sun-stroke yesterday. We were at 6c for three hours during the afternoon.
I've made a pinhole camera before; two sheets of paper will do it.stuck wrote: ↑17 Feb 2024, 18:17...The simplest way to do that is to use a pinhole projector, like this:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/mak ... ector.html
As the saying goes, how long is a piece of string?ChrisGreaves wrote: ↑03 Mar 2024, 22:39In my case I am wondering about the ideal dimensions for a cardboard box or tube.
ChrisGreaves wrote: ↑03 Mar 2024, 22:39That made me wonder - is there an optimal distance to make a clear, sharp image. In photography this is called the focal length, right?
In my case I am wondering about the ideal dimensions for a cardboard box or tube.
Thanks, Chris
Graeme, thank you once more for pushing me out into the wide world to learn more!
Canada Post has decided to star Bonavista on a new postage stamp.
You could send everyone you know a postcard with the new stamp, to push Bonavista's fame to new heights...
Been there; Done that!
In this weather?
Hans! You had me going there for a while, until I realized that BobH would be reading this. I've cleaned it up and yes, it makes more sense now.
Thanks too for this; this explains a lot.Oh wait, that's Bonavista, Curaçao.