PC Pals Forum

General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on February 05, 2010, 03:42

Title: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: sam on February 05, 2010, 03:42

http://www.universetoday.com/2010/02/03/journey-around-a-black-hole-epsilon-aurigae/

Quote

Now that the Moon is absent from the early evening picture, are you ready to journey around a black hole? It's not an easy observation, but it is one that doesn't require highly specialized equipment and its not difficult to find. Can you identify Capella? Then let's rock…

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 09:56

This is a favourite object of amateur and professional astronomers alike.  It's a shame that the write-up makes it as clear as mud exactly where epsilon is.  Look for the unmistakable isosceles triangle of stars beneath Capella which is clearly labelled in the diagram (but not in the sky  ;D).  Epsilon is the star at the top of the triangle.  You will be surprised how easy it is to identify. 

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 10:13

Remind me later...

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 10:46

Is this later enough?   ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 11:00

No. ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 11:22

Skies will be clear tonight.   ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 11:25

You mean, I can see it out the window? 

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 11:30

I doubt it!  You will need to go out into the dark.   ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Rik on February 05, 2010, 11:30

Or clean your windows...  :o:

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 11:33

C... C... Clean?  :horror:  I have a man to do that.  ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Rik on February 05, 2010, 11:49

So does Sue. ;D

Title: Re: Journey Around A Black Hole – Epsilon Aurigae
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 12:54

:hehe: