Astrophysicist with magnets in nose

[Daniel_Reardon (Daniel Reardon)]

Hi all,

Some of you may have seen me in the news about a month ago. I'm an astrophysicist, and I got magnets stuck in my nose after tinkering with them to build a device to stop people touching their faces... If you missed the story, and you'd like a laugh, please read the original article: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...navirus-device

I have been a member here since 2012, after buying some items, but sadly haven't really participated in 8 years. I have returned because a friend of mine just purchased a new astrophotography rig and it got me longing to get my telescope out again. I figured I'd introduce myself with my story that hopefully puts a smile on some faces

[glend (Glen)]

And here I was hoping that Covid-19 was stopped from entering the human body by magnets.

[AndyG (Andy)]

High five Brother!
Something to tell the grandkids

20 years from now, when you've helped discover something newsworthy, pray they don't link back to this

[glend (Glen)]

Originally Posted by AndyG

High five Brother!
Something to tell the grandkids

20 years from now, when you've helped discover something newsworthy, pray they don't link back to this

But it is Noseworthy!

[Atmos (Colin)]

I thought your name was familiar

[DarkArts]

Originally Posted by Atmos

I thought your name was familiar

No, he said his name was Daniel.

[Atmos (Colin)]

Originally Posted by DarkArts

No, he said his name was Daniel.

Although in fairness, I used “f” and not “F” so it’s OBVIOUSLY not a name

Oh and don’t forget:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KM2K7sV-K74

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Reardon

I have returned because a friend of mine just purchased a new astrophotography rig and it got me longing to get my telescope out again.

I'm sure your friend will appreciate your help, you have a nose for polar aligning in seconds.

[Daniel_Reardon (Daniel Reardon)]

Originally Posted by RB

I'm sure your friend will appreciate your help, you have a nose for polar aligning in seconds.

Honestly this is the best pun I've heard so far .. And there have been MANY

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by RB

I'm sure your friend will appreciate your help, you have a nose for polar aligning in seconds.

Sniffalignment

[GrahamL]

People will forget in time............................... ..................maybe

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Originally Posted by RB

I'm sure your friend will appreciate your help, you have a nose for polar aligning in seconds.

How do you adjust his magnetic declination?

[AndyG (Andy)]

Originally Posted by AstralTraveller

How do you adjust his magnetic declination?

I believe he has already declined further magnets

From the original article: "The astrophysicist told Guardian Australia he had ruled out further experiments with the magnets"

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by AstralTraveller

How do you adjust his magnetic declination?

A couple of squirts of Sinex.

[LewisM]

I've herd of (well, may have actual experience) in difficult to remove snot, but honestly, what made you think snot was magnetic, or even para-magnetic?

It's what pinkie fingers are designed for - don't over invent the wheel.

[2StarsInScorpio (Andrew)]

Yeah. i saw that on the news...i don't think people are going to forget that soon. Anyway, it will be good to hear from an astrophysicist. If my maths has been better that would have been a possible career path. As it is i ended up a middle manager in the public service :-) But i have employed an astronomy PhD as a data analyst. And i know of many others that ended up in that sort of work...transferable skills and all that. Kudos for fessing up to the magnets thing.

[pmrid (Peter)]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Reardon

I figured I'd introduce myself with my story that hopefully puts a smile on some faces

That will read well on the Nobel Prize nomination forms in a few years time.

Peter

[bojan]

Daniel, your mishap gave me an idea - how to firmly attach dial bracket to my lathe, for precision readout of tool position... and to be easily removable at the same time . I used Ø8mm Neodymium magnets (I found them in some old faulty toys, and until now I kept them on kitchen fridge door... I think this application is much more useful.
Picture is self-explanatory

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Reardon

Hi all,

Some of you may have seen me in the news about a month ago. I'm an astrophysicist, and I got magnets stuck in my nose after tinkering with them to build a device to stop people touching their faces...

I remember reading that on FB. Any lingering issues like inability to use a magnetic compass anymore?

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

I remember reading that on FB. Any lingering issues like inability to use a magnetic compass anymore?

Stop being so nosy marc.