theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 I just took this a few minutes ago There's a speck on your lens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 Oh well, off to work Need someone to help you across the street, sonny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I just took this a few minutes ago Great pic keg.. I couldn't find a camera but I used my artistic skills to do a nice drawing. venus transit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted June 8, 2004 venus transit WOW just .... WOW !! Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 venus transit WOW just .... WOW !! Â Ex-Ronin couldn't have done it better himself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExtracTioN 0 Posted June 8, 2004 dammit have I missed it how long does the darkning take 1 sec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 dammit have I missed it  how long does the darkning take 1 sec 6 hours.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExtracTioN 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I live in netherlands but no darkning here They said whole europe can see it. Or is it still gonna happen here in NL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I live in netherlands but no darkning here They said whole europe can see it. Or is it still gonna happen here in NL Check this pic by Keg Not much to darken the sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExtracTioN 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I live in netherlands but no darkning here They said whole europe can see it. Or is it still gonna happen here in NL Check this pic by Keg Not much to darken the sun. I know but I look in sun aaaaaargh my eyes But can't see a dark circle in it or it must be very hard too see with human eyes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I live in netherlands but no darkning here They said whole europe can see it. Or is it still gonna happen here in NL Check this pic by Keg Not much to darken the sun. I know but I look in sun aaaaaargh my eyes But can see a dark circle in it or it must be very hard too see with human eyes You can't.. and it's more dangerous to look straight into the sun than people generally think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted June 8, 2004 Taken secconds ago: Yeah ..... Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted June 8, 2004 I missed it. Another 8 years till it does it again then we wait 122 years. @kegetys- Nice pic. Really show how big the sun is. Bow down in its power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 I followed Kegetys' idea, swiped a diskette off of someone's desk and snapped a photo outside. It's a beautiful clear day here. I've got a great pic of the sun but no dot to be seen in it anywhere. I even tried changing the pic's gamma and magnifying it but nothing shows. Stupid planets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 I followed Kegetys' idea, swiped a diskette off of someone's desk and snapped a photo outside. It's a beautiful clear day here.I've got a great pic of the sun but no dot to be seen in it anywhere. I even tried changing the pic's gamma and magnifying it but nothing shows. Stupid planets! I bet Keg had a stain on his lens and now he thinks he did a good job getting a picture of venus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 Really show how big the sun is. Our sun is a very common ordinary star called a Type G star. It is 870,000 miles in diameter and it weighs more than 1,334,000 Earths! it rotates on its AXIS, the imaginary line from one end to the other, one time every 27 days. Giant and super giant stars are 100 to 200 times bigger than our sun. If the Sun were replaced by a super giant star it would extend almost all the way out to Uranus. (Snippets from astronomy websites). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 I bet Keg had a stain on his lens and now he thinks he did a good job getting a picture of venus. I bet you didn't read one of my posts on the previous page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted June 8, 2004 glad we dont have a giant star any avon. Thats should help cos Ive got Astronomy and now I know more than the class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 I followed Kegetys' idea, swiped a diskette off of someone's desk and snapped a photo outside. It's a beautiful clear day here.I've got a great pic of the sun but no dot to be seen in it anywhere. I even tried changing the pic's gamma and magnifying it but nothing shows. Stupid planets! Maybe my problem was that I used a 3.5 inch diskette, while Kegetys used an old 5 and a quarter inch floppy (Kegetys: destroyer of antiquities! ) Actually, maybe the larger floppy's material is thicker than the smaller diskettes, cutting down more sunlight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 Ah there it was.. missed it while posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted June 8, 2004 It's a beautiful clear day here. Same here only its very hot, which is very uncommon for england 31° C 89° F Nottingham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted June 8, 2004 It's a beautiful clear day here. Same here only its very hot,  which is very uncommon for england 31° C 89° F Nottingham Haha.. Just as uncommon as Venus transits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathanz 0 Posted June 8, 2004 It's a beautiful clear day here. Same here only its very hot,  which is very uncommon for england 31° C 89° F Nottingham Haha.. Just as uncommon as Venus transits Indeed it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 any avon. Thats should help cos Ive got Astronomy and now I know more than the class  Just remember to tell the teacher that you heard it from The Avon Lady. On the other hand, maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted June 8, 2004 It's a beautiful clear day here. Same here only its very hot,  which is very uncommon for england 31° C 89° F Nottingham Haha.. Just as uncommon as Venus transits Indeed it is  Quick! take a picture of the English weather before it's gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
