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Scott Manley about the 411, using KSP to demonstrate

Juno completes its first orbit around Jupiter on Saturday http://spaceflight101.com/juno-completes-closest-pass-of-jupiter-ahead-of-orbital-trim-maneuver/

What I don't get about this is why it isn't symmetrical with 2, 3 and 4 SRBs. It could be done. With 5 I don't know and with 1... well...

Some larger birds can have a brain large enough and fly, they already carry another dead animal with thme, take all that payload mass and make a brain and 'brain support' systems. They won't be able to fly with their prey, but it's a give and take. There's no need to have a mouth, some birds (as stated above) can already replicate almost every sound. There's no need for hands either, they don't have to use tools that are similar to ours, they can make tools to be used by their feets, for htat, they would have to be able to suport their body with their wings (not that hard) so thay would have both feed free and evolve a more 'useful' feet. Nothing keeps them for creating tools that would be (somehow) used by wings. We have the tendency to create creatures that have similar traits with us, so they can fit in our world (most si-fi aliens are humanoids) but truth is that it's more likely that another species would have a complete set of tools and tech, that we probably wouldn't be able to use. It's hard to imagine, but again, we find easier to create things suitable for us to use. Of course there is still need to have something that can grab and manipulate (the tool won't magically stick and work by its on) but it could be other thing than a hand.

There's a film that shows this take on dimensions, it's called Flatland, based on the novel of the same name There's a math series tha talk about this in one or two eps, when I get home, with you guys want, I will see if I can upload it to my Drive and share with you. It's kind old thought.

@E-Rikkie Thanks! I did searched, but every source said something, some said the X method, others the line, the pea dot, spread, others that it doesn't matter. As for quantity, they always say, enough to cover the heat spread and not overflow out side. But there's no way to measure it, they just eyeball it and done! EDIT: I'm at work now, so I can't see the video with audio at the moment.

I don't care much about it, since every site you go in will 'steal' info from you anyway. It's a 'dark side' of modern times, and there is not much one can do about it. You can mitigate, but... I don't think it's worth it. Some thinks yes, but I not willing to do it all. Anyway, back to the topic. My PC is to be delivered soon (today or tomorrow, hope not Friday, but...) and what concerns me the most is applying thermal paste. What methods do you guys use? I heard it does not matter the most, just don't apply too much or too little is it true? How to measure too much or too little since I shouldn't lift the cooler after? Thanks!

I guess that can't be said. If the BO's objective was the same as SpaceX's, then yes, SpaceX would be superior. But BO is interested in tourism, so they aim for a totally different goal. They are both at the same level since they achieved the objective. Who can said that BO is not capable of doing the same as SpaceX if they never aimed for that. Who know, maybe if they tried, they would do it even better! Futrthermore, the New Shepard have reflown 3 times now, Falcon 9 is yet to refly once. Ofc the NS is way smaller, simpler than F9, but they did it first nevertheless. I never understand this 'hate' over BO, I understand it been overlooked, SpaceX accomplishments were more 'impressive' and broadcasted live, etc etc etc EDIT: BTW the Grasshopper never flew higher than 744m, so there's no point asking if Charon went to space or not either. BO landed a rocket first, SpaceX second, NS went to space and landed first, F9 second.

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Even after all the tweaks Windows 10 will still send info: http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2016/02/11/even-after-tweaking-your-privacy-settings-windows-10-is-still-a-privacy-nightmare/

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Lets make the Sun > SoonTM

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@p1t1o Haven't thought about the title that way, but since you mentioned I changed it. Thanks

Well, there's this solar power plant in Spain (Mont-Louis Solar Furnace).

@SgtSomeone I think that is only if you're breathing, but I'm unsure. Maybe it have to do something with air pressure as well. Cause your brain con go some time without oxigen so... Anyway, it was scaring when the doctor said, "Put your mask or you gonna die" and he just sat there smiling

Hey guys, just fought you would like this, it's informative, spread awarness and related to space flight.

@Camacha My PC haven't arrived yet, but when I get it up and running I will measure its power consumption then. I'll have to take that risk until I can afford an USP, good to know that it's low. Thanks!

There is another option, binoculars. Basically two small refractors, the gave you the advantage of using both eyes and some can be used with a tripod. An option to consider, in fact, I read a bunch of articles that said it was the best option for starters. There're some folks that even prefer them. Keep in mind that you won't be able to used it for photography and they don't have that much of aperture, but it's worth to give a look.

@Camacha But shouldn't I choose one based on the maximum power input? I mean, for safety reason in case my power runs at when I gaming so I have enough time to safely shut down the PC. Also, in terms of hardware, how bad is to run out of power? Cause I don't know if I'll have money for a UPS right now, maybe in some months

I prefer reflectors, they are cheapier than the refractors. But both have their pros and cons. Cassegrains are very popular due to their small size, but they are more expensive. I read that refractors have a better photography performance than reflectors (for the same size), but I'm not experienced with photography, but I plan to start some day. For it though you NEED to have an equatorial mount, you will need to put some motors in it for longer exposure photos, or a computadorized mount (but this is for someone that is more serious into it). Also reflectos produce that cross shape on the stars due to the secondary mirror mount.

Sharp images observing or for photography? Under $100 there is these: https://www.telescopes.com/collections/telescopes/products/celestron-astromaster-lt-76az-reflector-telescope https://www.telescopes.com/collections/telescopes/products/vixen-space-eye-50-refractor-telescope But their small aperture will limit what you can see with a polluted sky. They have alt-azimuth mount, easier to you, but i suggest trying an equatorial, worth the affort in learning (will be useful if you go along with the hobby, but not much now). For a little more, ~$150, you can get this: https://www.telescopes.com/products/celestron-astromaster-114-eq-reflector-telescope. Bigger and with an equatorial mount and Celestron make decent quality telescopes. The bigger the better. With polluted skies you will need a larger telescope to be able to see what a small one sees in a less polluted area. Say a 150mm in a small city will be equivalent to a 70m in the field, There are filters that help with that, look for LPR or UHC filters. Keep in mind that heavier, sturdier tripods reduce the vibration. NEVER go for a deprtament store telescope, and don't buy them based on magnifying power. Do as much research as you can before you buy. I took a year of reading to buy mine. This is a start (https://www.telescopes.com/blogs/helpful-information/18553028-how-to-select-your-first-telescope) but look for other sources.

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