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YoOoCurrentsVibes t1_jdowl6l wrote
Reply to comment by xaeru in [NASA on Twitter] Newly-discovered asteroid 2023 DZ2 will pass Earth more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) away–about half the distance to the Moon–making its close approach at 3:51 p.m. EDT (12:51 p.m. PDT) by ICumCoffee
There’s no implication of there being a threat after 100 years?
The_Blindside t1_jdow4po wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
As a space nerd and photo hobbyist damn this is cool.
Kozzinator t1_jdow0x5 wrote
Reply to comment by __Augustus_ in 3 years ago I built this telescope in my parents' garage. It's since shown me supernovae, comets, 3 dwarf planets and been looked through by thousands of other people. by __Augustus_
Thank you! I appreciate all the information!
daveinpublic t1_jdovsub wrote
Reply to comment by insufficientmind in [NASA on Twitter] Newly-discovered asteroid 2023 DZ2 will pass Earth more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) away–about half the distance to the Moon–making its close approach at 3:51 p.m. EDT (12:51 p.m. PDT) by ICumCoffee
Can we see it when it passes by?
What direction should we look? What time?
daveinpublic t1_jdovnx8 wrote
Reply to comment by dreamchains in [NASA on Twitter] Newly-discovered asteroid 2023 DZ2 will pass Earth more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) away–about half the distance to the Moon–making its close approach at 3:51 p.m. EDT (12:51 p.m. PDT) by ICumCoffee
I still think half the distance to the moon sounds pretty close.
Amazing-Treat-8706 t1_jdovifw wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
You’re not wearing pants, are you? It’s okay, you can tell us.
dreamchains t1_jdovhv9 wrote
Reply to comment by MinniMemes in [NASA on Twitter] Newly-discovered asteroid 2023 DZ2 will pass Earth more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) away–about half the distance to the Moon–making its close approach at 3:51 p.m. EDT (12:51 p.m. PDT) by ICumCoffee
Notice how you had to clarify that you COULD do it, but only given the correct positioning? That was literally the exact point of my comment lmao. I was just trying to add to a cool fact, not argue semantics.
daveinpublic t1_jdov5du wrote
Reply to comment by binzoma in [NASA on Twitter] Newly-discovered asteroid 2023 DZ2 will pass Earth more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) away–about half the distance to the Moon–making its close approach at 3:51 p.m. EDT (12:51 p.m. PDT) by ICumCoffee
I feel like I’m in an echo chamber
JerkAssFool t1_jdouyzp wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
It blows my mind I watched the ISS come over a few nights ago. Ohio, USA. Shit is bananas.
That thing sure hauls ass across the sky.
UniverseBear t1_jdouuwh wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
Oh nice, a rare photo of an astronaut being born.
hate2bme t1_jdouu55 wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
I don't know why but your head poking through literally made me laugh out loud. That's pretty awesome though. Your are living a dream of mine since I can remember.
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__Augustus_ OP t1_jdoujma wrote
Reply to comment by Kozzinator in 3 years ago I built this telescope in my parents' garage. It's since shown me supernovae, comets, 3 dwarf planets and been looked through by thousands of other people. by __Augustus_
Failed the same course.
This cost a few thousand bucks but you can build a 14" like it for $1500 or less, but I would recommend starting with an 8-10" ($500-$900 new, less if DIY or used). Links have more info and recommendations
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canteen_boy t1_jdouggw wrote
Reply to comment by Mr_nobrody in My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
What are you, insane? The glass is there to keep bugs out of the astronauts’ teeth.
Kozzinator t1_jdotzm4 wrote
Reply to comment by __Augustus_ in 3 years ago I built this telescope in my parents' garage. It's since shown me supernovae, comets, 3 dwarf planets and been looked through by thousands of other people. by __Augustus_
How much did this bad boy run you though?
I want a great telescope, I've shopped around for a while now but I can't justify spending that much on one.
...and how bad at math we talking here because I failed a year long remedial algebra course haha.
__Augustus_ OP t1_jdots9l wrote
Reply to comment by ellie1929 in 3 years ago I built this telescope in my parents' garage. It's since shown me supernovae, comets, 3 dwarf planets and been looked through by thousands of other people. by __Augustus_
It's not hard! Check out the pinned /r/atming post and the Hadley 114mm telescope: https://www.printables.com/model/224383-astronomical-telescope-hadley-an-easy-assembly-hig
ellie1929 t1_jdotlvw wrote
Reply to 3 years ago I built this telescope in my parents' garage. It's since shown me supernovae, comets, 3 dwarf planets and been looked through by thousands of other people. by __Augustus_
That's so dang cool, seriously! I can't imagine being able to build something like that..
p1mrx t1_jdows5a wrote
Reply to My camera setup on the International Space station. More details in comments. by astro_pettit
What challenges have you faced in adapting to life as a floating head? Do you feel that your launch mass was a factor during the astronaut selection process?