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Rod66
25-08-2009, 02:03 PM
Just saw this on wired. Interesting article. Can we see this start from down under?

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/08/citizensky/

renormalised
25-08-2009, 02:53 PM
Very interesting...just joined up:D

They grill you on what you know, so be prepared to answer some questions:D

Greg Bryant
25-08-2009, 06:58 PM
Rod,

The eclipse of Epsilon Aurigae began a few weeks ago, but you can certainly follow the star now in the pre-dawn sky.

Check out the feature article starting on page 60 in the current Aug/Sep issue of Australian Sky & Telescope magazine.

Greg

marki
25-08-2009, 07:03 PM
Theres no mystery to this one, its the Empire building their death star again, keeps getting in front of the star blocking out the light :P.

Mark

renormalised
25-08-2009, 07:07 PM
Could be....who'd stop to think you'd find them building a massive battle station around such hostile territory....flying past, "Nah, don't bother scanning, place is too dangerous to be in.":eyepop::P:D

Davros
25-08-2009, 07:15 PM
Thats no moon...............it a space station

mithrandir
25-08-2009, 08:37 PM
Dec: +43°49'24.0" Rise: 03h17 Set: 10h07 Culmination: 06h42 @ 12° 31'

That's not much opportunity at 33°43S and with the trees it will not be visible from my yard. :(