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Chris Rolland
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If you start misspelling/mispronouncing element 13 you WILL be ejected from the community of decent scientists ๐งช
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Sepsis survivor with CKD & disabilities. Neurodiverse. Studying space stuff with the OU so as to bring space and astronomy to young people, voluntarily through schools, clubs, and other youth organisations. Just Look Up!
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Chris Rolland
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If you start misspelling/mispronouncing element 13 you WILL be ejected from the community of decent scientists ๐งช
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Chris Rolland
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Heading North . . . Two weeks break, though not from dialysis. We NEVER get a holiday. There must be a place under the sun where hearts of olden glory grow young.
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Chris Rolland
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Which constituency is it standing in?
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Chris Rolland
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Sorry my American friends, but if the Orange one wins in November, SCOTUS just gave him Carte Blanche to murder, imprison, and harass anyone who opposes him and the GOP. He'll start by repealing the 22nd Amendment. Goodbye US Democracy. Hello Trump's Dictatorship.
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Chris Rolland
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Even the jellyfish are fed up with the sh** in the oceans . . .
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Chris Rolland
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Nothing changes. I stick with the chains (Best Western, Hilton, IHG) but even they have a "shrug shoulders" attitude to problems sometimes.
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Chris Rolland
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Probably not. The EU was set up wrong and needs to be reset. The European "constitution" is a huge depressing bureaucratic document and certainly doesn't have a memorable and meaningful and memorable preamble like "We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union . . ."
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Chris Rolland
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Well I guess that's probably the only way now that Brian Cox will appear at Glasto! And with either you or Dara ร Briain!
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Carolyn Porco
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Hey! Sunday nite will mark 20yrs since Cassini's arrival at Saturn & the start of the most magnificent exploration (outside Voyager) our species has ever undertaken!
I have a *big* post planned for the occasion.
Please subscribe to carolynporco.substack.com & remember w/ me the glory of it all!๐ช
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Chris Rolland
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I think we may have conflicting research answers probably based on the motives of the researchers. I admit my motives are deflected by the "Orange One" trying to stop a wind farm near his Scotland resort based on similar research, which was refuted . . . Always good to discuss.
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Chris Rolland
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@bot.astronomy.blue joke
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Chris Rolland
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AI is not intelligent. It is just a compilation of results from massive Algorithmically Reached Statistical Evaluations. Better acronym too. AI cannot make the leap of faith; the spark of inspiration. that moves humanity forward. Reliance on AI will make humanity predictable and stagnant.
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Chris Rolland
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Why? Larger turbine farms off the Dutch coast exist. Is there specific ecosystems on the sea floor that need protecting, as apart from that they have proven innocuous but there has been "bunk" science rolled out to stop them. e.g. Trump's effort to stop one by his white elephant resort in Scotland.
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Chris Rolland
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When I did code and taught it I assign 50%of the mark to readability and comment. Even if the code had functionality problems they could pass because I would consider if I could debug it easily. Programmers should not be taught to code in isolation and certainly not with AI.
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Chris Rolland
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I'm a Scot. I'll take the opening ceremony over the opening match if that's okay. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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Chris Rolland
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OK. I'm going to be blunt. I did nearly 40 on IT working on all manner of system designs. AI is not a new technology. It's just we have the computing power to do it with a database containing vast knowledge. In reality it's just Algorithmically Realised Statistical Evaluation. Better acronym too ๐งช
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Chris Rolland
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Thinks . . . Given Microsoft's track record when it comes to developing for competing OS platforms I think you have as much chance as a snowman on Mercury of having MS invest on minority platforms
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Chris Rolland
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Yeah, less "7 minutes of terror" and more like 3 minutes of sheer panic!๐ฑ would be a nice challenge for the boffins at JPL. Probably go for something more akin to Spirit/Opportunity than Curiosity/Perseverance.
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Chris Rolland
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I would love to put a rover right in the middle of that caldera. The science and knowledge there could give some insight into Mars geology. Problem is we are more interested in finding possible building blocks of life so it probably won't happen but still . . .
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Chris Rolland
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The Open University Space Society does some great events and this will be a good one:An update of the Parker Solar mission. ๐ญ๐งช
๐๏ธ 25th June
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๐ Online
Dr Christopher Chen from QMUL talks about what this mission has discovered and what the future holds
FREE tickets ๐
t.co/9VddQV8C2T
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Chris Rolland
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You can dual boot so you choose the OS at startup. Haven't done it with 24.04/Win 11 but I know it's possible
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Chris Rolland
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When asked my "star sign" I answer "Lynx" and walk away while they still have a confused expression because they are wondering if they have missed something. Or "Oh, do you follow the Babylonian, Egyptian, or Hellenist branch of the church of the Ecliptic?"
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Chris Rolland
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From the bird site:
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Chris Rolland
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America please explain why this does not stop the orange guy standing for President? Gee did nobody tell Al Capone that?
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Vivienne Dunstan
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Could you possibly also share the link to the Dundee City Council public consultation on the proposed Mills Observatory closure? Anyone with an interest can register their views, not just people in Dundee. Thanks very much! www.dundeecity.gov.uk/consultation...
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Chris Rolland
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I wonder if it will affect Ticketmaster here in the UK where they allow "touts" to buy huge numbers of tickets meaning we can't buy tickets at face value but end up buying from the touts at massively inflated levels up to and even over 20x the original ticket price thus further gouging the fans.
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Chris Rolland
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I just can't help thinking of this quote when it comes to the election.
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Chris Rolland
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A little bit of sun spotting from yesterday: ๐งช ๐ญ
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Totally agree. As a community we work hard to inspire the next generation - surely ยฃ40k p.a. won't be too hard to raise. Or even a larger target to create an educational trust - maybe sponsored by targeted business. We simply cannot stand by and allow this. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ญ ๐งช
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Chris Rolland
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Dang. Celestron probably won't have the Origin released by the time I head up north. Just have to be content with just the Seestar. Well the wife will be pleased ๐ฎ
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Chris Rolland
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The most exciting thing about the Aurora is the huge public interest. So many conversations last night and today. Isn't fascination marvellous! ๐ญ ๐งช
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Chris Rolland
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A few pics from tonight: ๐งช๐ญ
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Chris Rolland
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I'm seriously concerned that one of your fellow presenters would prefer you not share photos of their stuff . . .
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Chris Rolland
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"Hello boys, I'm baaack!"
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...
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Chris Rolland
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Is that for the Vixen or are you getting a new tube as well?
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Chris Rolland
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Missing the area infested by venomous snakes and other deadly creatures
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Chris Rolland
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Do it. I especially look forward to your report on how they react when you tell them they need to stay up all night for a star party where they get to observe the wonders of all those non-zodiacal constellations.
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Chris Rolland
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Few scientists get to "live forever" by having something fundamental named for them; and Peter now joins those illustrious few. RIP ๐ชฆ๐ญ
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Chris Rolland
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There are days I wish I could read Arabic . . .
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Chris Rolland
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But they retain the controls and policing that Elon destroyed on day 1 of his ownership of the bird. Sure it was heading downhill but that single action flushed Twitter into the cess pool of public indecency, bot-created bull and nation state false flag ops.
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Chris Rolland
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I'm coming "home" for a rare holiday in July. Not much in the way of night time perhaps, but I'm tempted to pack them both just for the clear skies of the Highlands.
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Chris Rolland
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These images have encouraged me to get a Seestar S50 to add to the telescopes I will be taking on my educational outreach evenings. I'm also near the top of the list for a Celestron Origin when released and it will be interesting to see how software can compensate for the optics.
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Chris Rolland
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F*cking cancer. I mean full credit to OUH for trying, but f*ck
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Corey S. Powell
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Most of the time, the stars look the same from night to night.
Sometime over the next six months, though, there's a good chance you'll see a new bright star in the constellation Corona Borealis! (I've simulated the before & after view here.)
blogs.nasa.gov/Watch_the_Sk... ๐ญ๐งช
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Chris Rolland
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Aaah Bisto!
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Chris Rolland
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This is common now. Basically any data (statistical or otherwise) in your paper should, if possible, be made available publicly. The DAS defines where that data can be accessed and how. It's kinda like referencing for your data.
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Chris Rolland
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That's interesting. I have found that other countries are also better in attitude though I haven't experienced public transport. In France for example, the people are very helpful and almost without exception allow wheelchair users to jump queues. I would certainly try those options if available.
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Chris Rolland
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Here I disagree. But not for the majority. For those of us who are disabled and especially for wheelchair users, public transport is inaccessible. Even when accessible, other users make it inaccessible by blocking our access, using our spaces and not giving way for us. For us, cars=a necessary evil
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Chris Rolland
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Obviously automated landing systems need a lie down - though not sure how comfortable Japan's was . . .
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Chris Rolland
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Well that's my first blocked account here on BlueSky . . . Hopefully not a sign of things to come.
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