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21-07-2009, 02:06 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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I'm disappointed the SMH/Age didn't use Anthony's image, or an image of him with his telescope.
Too bad also about "Mark" Salway, but hey, what can you do? 
I'm glad the mainstream media are giving this the attention it deserves. Anthony deserves the credit and the fame being bestowed upon him 
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21-07-2009, 02:11 PM
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No More Infinities
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Yes, it's good to see it in the papers. I just hope the TV take things up as well...and hopefully they'll get things right
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21-07-2009, 02:22 PM
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Congrats on the great find!
Your the feature article on smh.com.au! Well deserved 
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21-07-2009, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman
I'm disappointed the SMH/Age didn't use Anthony's image, or an image of him with his telescope.
Too bad also about "Mark" Salway, but hey, what can you do?
I'm glad the mainstream media are giving this the attention it deserves. Anthony deserves the credit and the fame being bestowed upon him |
well Mark, LOL i read it but never picked up on it......
as for the mainstream coverage - well done 
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21-07-2009, 02:34 PM
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I am sure the media will do a 'feature' article (or many) that goes into more depth and is accurate in every detail.
It is easy to confuse sizes when deadlines and editors are involved.
The important thing is to emphasise that dedicated and skilled amateurs can contribute in meaningful ways to Astronomy Science.
It is not enough to do the observing but one must have the experience and knowledge to notice when something is not quite right. I am sure even if I was looking at the same resolution as Bird (Anthony) I would have totally missed it.
Bert
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21-07-2009, 02:37 PM
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This is such a great story - we'll done again Anthony - good to see that all that observing over the years you have done has delivered a magnificent discovery like this that adds huge value not only to science but also the credibility of amateur astronomy which at times is under-valued.
It will be really interesting to see how the impact feature develops over the comming days and if it was a comet or an asteroid.
p.s. and glad that Jove (the Solar system's vaccum cleaner) is there sucking up all the debrie of the outer solar system before they make their way too close to us!
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21-07-2009, 02:39 PM
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21-07-2009, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman
Too bad also about "Mark" Salway, but hey, what can you do?
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The Fairfax press (SMH, Age, and Brisbane Times) now say "Mike"...do they read the forums?
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21-07-2009, 02:47 PM
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avandonk
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Originally Posted by mdgodf
The Fairfax press (SMH, Age, and Brisbane Times) now say "Mike"...do they read the forums?
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They certainly do!
bert
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21-07-2009, 02:53 PM
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Awesome work Anthony! Stunning pics too, better than NASA's
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21-07-2009, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman
Anthony deserves the credit and the fame being bestowed upon him
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Absolutely
And they did get the IIS URL correct!
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21-07-2009, 03:27 PM
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I expect a miniseries to come from this, after all they're going to pay some dumb Pom a "six figure" sum to tell his "I got lost in the Aussie bush for 10 days" story.
It is great to see this getting some attention, but it won't be enough. This is really a tremendous achievement by an amateur. Unfortunately Science doesn't rate well on TV unless it's CSI or some other drivel.
Again, congrats to Anthony.
Mike (lesser known as Mark), we should organise an awards night, in keeping with the IYA, you could easily do a nice slideshow with some of the pics from the site, guest speakers etc, maybe even an outreach session. Invite the pollies along to show them why we need dark skies.
Cheers
Stuart
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21-07-2009, 04:01 PM
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I've contacted the SMH journalist that had his name on the article to notify him of the error. Should be fixed now. (yep, fixed, just checked)
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Hey mate, yep that was an error added in during the subbing process. The body of the story says "the impact mark is about the size of the Earth.", but the first paragraph of the piece was changed by the sub editor to say that the actual comet was the size of Earth.
I've now fixed that up, thanks for pointing it out.
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21-07-2009, 04:02 PM
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Anthony, I applaud your vision and dedication. I would lay you odds that most of the members here, even if they were viewing Jupiter at the same time as yourself, would have missed the anomalous 'blob' circulating so close to the pole.
Well, I would. 
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21-07-2009, 04:19 PM
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No More Infinities
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Originally Posted by Kal
I've contacted the SMH journalist that had his name on the article to notify him of the error. Should be fixed now. (yep, fixed, just checked)
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Should've mentioned his command of the language as well in the statement "amateur Australian astronomer"....not good English. But then again, that was probably the sub editor's fault 
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21-07-2009, 05:17 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS on your discovery, must be very excited (i am)  .Fantastic picture of Jupiter as well as capturing the significant impact site.
Great image .
regards ,Orestis
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21-07-2009, 05:33 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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It's great of Asher (SMH editor) to correct the errors so quickly. I spoke to him a number of times on the phone today helping him the details.
It's on the front page!
It's so great that it's hit the mainstream media.
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21-07-2009, 05:33 PM
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Always fixing a CAT.
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This stuff is full on "awesomeness". It just get's better and better for you Anthony. 
And the great recognition you deserve. 
I was out last night "trying", but the clouds turned it on and the frustration of "please, just a little peak, pretty please with a cherry on top" were muttered out of my mouth, it came and went too soon.
I got all about of 7 minutes of partial viewing before I gave up before bed (work night). Melbourne....hmmph
It is hard to control the media, just hope the papers tomorrow show the right picture.
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21-07-2009, 05:56 PM
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Have you submitted it to apod?
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21-07-2009, 06:07 PM
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Like to learn
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