Comments on: Dawn with the goddess http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/ The Universe as seen from the perspective of an astronomical researcher, presenter and writer. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:50:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chris Lintott’s Universe » Having a BLAST http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-98214 Chris Lintott’s Universe » Having a BLAST Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:21:20 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-98214 [...] solution is to go as high as you can; I’m in favour of this because it means I get to go to Hawaii or Spain, but an international collaboration of astronomers has a much better idea. BLAST hangs [...] [...] solution is to go as high as you can; I’m in favour of this because it means I get to go to Hawaii or Spain, but an international collaboration of astronomers has a much better idea. BLAST hangs [...]

]]> By: Chris Lintott’s Universe » Observing - with a mirror… http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-53261 Chris Lintott’s Universe » Observing - with a mirror… Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:06:11 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-53261 [...] Hello from Tucson, Arizona, where I’ve arrived on the first Galaxy Zoo observing run. Unlike previous adventures on Hawai’i (which had mixed results, this is my first run on an optical telescope. One with a mirror. That takes pictures. I’ll be blogging the experience here and on the Galaxy Zoo blog, but to get some of the background head over there to read Bill Keel’s guide to what we’re doing. [...] [...] Hello from Tucson, Arizona, where I’ve arrived on the first Galaxy Zoo observing run. Unlike previous adventures on Hawai’i (which had mixed results, this is my first run on an optical telescope. One with a mirror. That takes pictures. I’ll be blogging the experience here and on the Galaxy Zoo blog, but to get some of the background head over there to read Bill Keel’s guide to what we’re doing. [...]

]]> By: Chris Lintott’s Universe » Knowing where you are http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-38106 Chris Lintott’s Universe » Knowing where you are Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:47:18 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-38106 [...] There are other astronomical consequences of being in the tropics, too. Anyone from the UK who finds themselves on a Hawaiian beach watching sunset (or on a Hawaiian mountain top watching sunrise) will be surprised by how fast the action happens. To see why, we need to think about the path of the Sun in the sky. [...] [...] There are other astronomical consequences of being in the tropics, too. Anyone from the UK who finds themselves on a Hawaiian beach watching sunset (or on a Hawaiian mountain top watching sunrise) will be surprised by how fast the action happens. To see why, we need to think about the path of the Sun in the sky. [...]

]]> By: Chris Lintott’s Universe » Welcome to the hotel Mauna Kea http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-26931 Chris Lintott’s Universe » Welcome to the hotel Mauna Kea Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:02:25 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-26931 [...] My favourite posts of the last year are probably the reports I filed while observing on Mauna Kea. From the emails, they were among your favourites too, so I’ve been particularly remiss in not linking to Rob’s experiences, both good and less good, as he got (and then recovered from) a nasty bout of altitude sickness. [...] [...] My favourite posts of the last year are probably the reports I filed while observing on Mauna Kea. From the emails, they were among your favourites too, so I’ve been particularly remiss in not linking to Rob’s experiences, both good and less good, as he got (and then recovered from) a nasty bout of altitude sickness. [...]

]]> By: Nick Cross http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-14740 Nick Cross Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:13:22 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-14740 Hi Chris, When I was observing in December '05/ January '06, we didn't have a chance to see dawn properly. We were always very close to the 14hr summit limit and had to shut down quickly and get down to Hale Palako as soon as possible. I did enjoy the dusk and the occasional midnight wonder outside instead though. It is an amazing place. All the best with the data reduction. Nick Hi Chris,
When I was observing in December ’05/ January ’06, we didn’t have a chance to see dawn properly. We were always very close to the 14hr summit limit and had to shut down quickly and get down to Hale Palako as soon as possible. I did enjoy the dusk and the occasional midnight wonder outside instead though. It is an amazing place.
All the best with the data reduction.
Nick

]]> By: ke alaula http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/comment-page-1/#comment-14665 ke alaula Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:26:06 +0000 http://chrislintott.net/2007/06/14/dawn-with-the-goddess/#comment-14665 Mahalo for the beautiful photos and description of the dawn atop Mauna Kea. Your observation log was full of interesting information as well. Are the events in UGC 4904 similar to Sakurai's object? Often I look up Mauna Kea from my lanai at sunset time, and the way the mauna turns pink and gradually into purplish hue is absolutely beautiful. Now I can add more vivid image of scientists struggling with computer glitches and air vapors to produce many an awe inspiring discoveries. What a great thing to be able to say about your profession- you, incredibly lucky one! Hau'oli nui loa. Mahalo for the beautiful photos and description of the dawn atop Mauna Kea. Your observation log was full of interesting information as well. Are the events in UGC 4904 similar to Sakurai’s object?

Often I look up Mauna Kea from my lanai at sunset time, and the way the mauna turns pink and gradually into purplish hue is absolutely beautiful. Now I can add more vivid image of scientists struggling with computer glitches and air vapors to produce many an awe inspiring discoveries.

What a great thing to be able to say about your profession- you, incredibly lucky one!

Hau’oli nui loa.

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