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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on April 30, 2010, 01:51

Title: Cassini and Amateurs Chase Storm on Saturn
Post by: sam on April 30, 2010, 01:51

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With the help of amateur astronomers, the composite infrared spectrometer instrument aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft has taken its first look at a massive blizzard in Saturn's atmosphere. The instrument collected the most detailed data to date of temperatures and gas distribution in that planet's storms.

http://www.physorg.com/news191770440.html

Title: Re: Cassini and Amateurs Chase Storm on Saturn
Post by: Clive on April 30, 2010, 10:20

Astronomy is now the only science in which amateurs can make a useful contribution.  Apart from nuclear physics of course.   ;D

Title: Re: Cassini and Amateurs Chase Storm on Saturn
Post by: sam on April 30, 2010, 14:30

I've made contributions in both fields... I had a great holiday in Iran  :crazy:

Title: Re: Cassini and Amateurs Chase Storm on Saturn
Post by: Clive on April 30, 2010, 18:57

 ;D ;D ;D