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Old 12-11-2011, 04:25 PM
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Bit of an over-reaction. The article (text of conversation) is technically accurate. The spot they are talking about is on Uranus, which is the second most distant planet in the solar system now that Pluto has been down-graded. The references to Jupiter are about observation's made by Anthony Wesley of meter/asteroid strikes in 2009/2010.

If they don't have an image of the Uranus spot, the photo of Jupiter is next best and in context with the discussion. Jupiter has spots.
Here is another reference to bright spots on Uranus ...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...space-science/

My only quibble is of the use of the term "astrologer". Perhaps the web manager is astronomically illiterate. I don't think you can necessarily blame Naoh Schultz-Byard. But someone should oversee the accuracy of the primary web page content.

Regards, Rob

Last edited by Robh; 12-11-2011 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Added some after thoughts.
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