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Ever wondered what objects are up in the sky? Now you can get familiar with Astronomy by identifying stars, planets, and constellations. Also look up deep sky objects from the Messier and NGC catalogs.
If you have a telescope, just strap the phone onto the OTA and you get a PUSHTO guide!
‣ Keywords:
Astronomy, Sky Map, Digital Setting Circles, Star chart, Space
‣ Features
• Time machine : Jump to any date in past or future
• Real time Alt-Azimuth and Equatorial coordinates
• Messier objects
• mini-NGC catalog (subset of ~180 bright objects)
• Solar system objects including all 8 planets and the 4 Galilean moons
• Night Mode
• Search, with a guiding arrow
• Alt-Azimuth, Equatorial grid
‣ Queries?
Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
‣ Tips:
• For better accuracy, calibrate the magnetic sensors by waving the phone in a figure-8 motion of your hands.
• For advanced use read: http://lavadip.com/skeye/documentation.html
‣ Upcoming features:
• More deep sky objects, Satellites and Asteroids
• Support for DSC with encoders
What's New
NASA App
- Over 14,000 images (and growing everyday)
- Latest news and features stories
- Latest on demand NASA videos from around the agency
- Current NASA mission Information
- Live streaming of NASA TV
- Live streaming video from the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) experiment on the ISS
- Launch information & countdown clocks
- Current visible passes for the International Space Station (ISS) and notifications
- Current visible passes for other missions (Fermi, Hinode, Hubble...)
- ISS and Earth orbiting satellite trackers
- NASA Twitter Feeds from around the agency
- Facebook® Connect and integrated Twitter™ client for easy sharing
- Schedule for NASA TV and NASA-Related Programming on Other TV Channels
- Map, information and links to all of the NASA visitor centers
- Featured content and program sections
- Earth as Art image collection and interactive map
- Third Rock Radio (alternative rock radio station)
- Favorites & image bookmarks
- 5 star rating system for images and videos with top rated list
Star Chart
You can now have a virtual planetarium in your pocket! Look through the eyes of your Android device to see a virtual window into the whole visible universe.
All you have to do is point your Android deviceº at the sky and Star Chart will tell you exactly what you are looking at.
Using state of the art GPS technology, an accurate 3D universe, and all of the latest high tech functionality, Star Chart calculates – in real time - the current location of every star and planet visible from Earth and shows you precisely where they are; even in broad daylight!
Want to know what that bright star is called? Point your device at it – you might just find out it's a planet!
Want to know what the night sky looks like to people on the other side of the earth? Well just point your device down!
Want to know where your star sign is in the sky? Star Chart will tell you all this and more.
Star Chart's features include:
- Just point and view. No need to scroll around the screen to find out what you are looking at*.
- Alternatively, look around the sky using finger gestures – perfect for armchair astronomers!
- Voice Control: Explore the solar system with commands like: "Fly me to the Moon" / "Go to Saturn" / "Tour Mars" / "Look at Andromeda" / "Where is the Cigar Galaxy?"[English only]
- Supports dynamic device orientation viewing. Allows you to view the night sky whilst holding your Android device at any angle.
- Accurately depicts all the visible stars of the northern and southern hemispheres - a total of over 120,000 stars!
- Fly to and explore all the planets of the solar system, their moons and the sun all rendered in beautiful 3D with state of the art visual effects.
- Displays all 88 constellations, with constellation imagery based on the beautiful artwork by 17th century astronomer Johannes Hevelius.
- Includes entire Messier catalogue of exotic deep sky objects.
- Using the powerful Time Shift feature allows you to shift up to 10,000 years forward or backward in time.
- Tap on anything in the sky and get the facts on what you are looking at, including distance and brightness.
- Very powerful zoom function, lets you view the sky in extra detail, using intuitive finger gestures.
- Fully configurable. Star Chart displays only the sky objects that you are interested in.
- Allows you to view the sky underneath the horizon. So now you can see where the sun is, even at night!
- Manually set your location to find out what the sky looks like from anywhere in the world.
- Full search feature
So point your Android device at the sky and see what's out there!
Star Chart is published by Escape Velocity Ltd and developed by Escapist Games Ltd. We update Star Chart regularly, so please send us your feedback and feature requests to email@example.com.
And thanks for all your feedback so far!
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/starchart
Follow Star Chart on Twitter: StarChartApp
º Augmented Reality (AR) mode only available if your device supports it, as this feature requires a built-in compass. Manual scrolling is supported on all other devices.
* Star Chart does not require internet access for normal usage. Internet access is only required initially to verify the license and subsequently when accessing the support page and external links.
Star Tracker - Mobile Sky Map
It's the mobile planetarium in your pocket, designed for astronomy fans to explore the universe. Just hold up and point your device at the sky and StarTracker will tell you exactly what stars, constellations and deep sky objects you are looking at in realtime. Full utilization of the build-in gyroscope, digital compass and accelerometer drive the best user experience.
What our users said:
-- "Best star gazing app I've ever used. Very well put together and great visuals!!! From end to end this app is a must-have for anyone interested in astronomy!!"
-- "This app is a marvel of technology, art, and science. Super smooth operation, great graphics and a great merging of the devices capabilities. Having grown up using star charts and compasses, this app feels like science fiction come to life. Great job!"
-- "Looking at the sky was never this incredible!"
-- "If you download only one app, make sure it's this one!! This is one of the best apps I've ever seen, period! Its quality is unmatched among star gazing apps!"
★ All data is offline!
★ Fit all screen size from 3.5 inch to 12 inch for any resolution!
★ Sun, Moon, Planets in Solar System, 88 Constellations and 8000+ stars visible to the naked eyes.
★ 12 Zodiac Constellations Art & 6 famous deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
★ Location auto set by GPS, or set manually.
★ Auto hide all menus and enter AR track mode when lift up the device and point to sky.
★ Smooth motion flow and quick response which is realized by cutting edge signal processing technique.
★ Superb high quality graphic display by enabling the retina display of the device and the full screen anti-aliasing technology employment.
Pro version:
★ Full 88 Constellations & 100+ deep sky objects with magnificent graphics.
★ Search and guide you to stars, constellations, planets and deep sky objects.
★ 3D compass in AR mode, indicate position of objects your searched.
★ Time Machine menu and location menu to let you explore more on time and location dimension.
★ Night mode switch, protecting eye when doing star gazing outdoor.
★ Top Left: Location Menu, choose location from a world map.
★ Bottom Left: AR Compass indicator in AR track mode, pan the screen to enter un-track mode and click track button to back.
• When under un-track mode, just lift up the screen and point it to the sky to enter AR track mode.
Mobile Observatory
You want to know if the next lunar eclipse is visible from your location or when the next bright comet is visible? You would like to be notified by your smart phone the next time, Jupiter and the Moon meet in the sky? You want to know what the blazing bright object in the evening sky is? You want to be always up-to-date which celestial events are visible from your location? Then this app is a must-have for you!
The app does not only include a live, zoomable sky map telling you what sky object you are looking at but provides you with loads of detailed extra information on stars, planets, deep sky objects, meteor showers, comets, asteroids, lunar and solar eclipses as well as detailed ephemeris of all included sky objects and an interactive top-down view of the Solar System. All that in just one app!
Main Features
- Zoomable sky map showing stars, planets, asteroids, and more (above and below the horizon)
- Interactive top-down view of the Solar System
- Live mode (point device on sky and get information on what you see)
- Calendar showing detailed descriptions of celestial events
- Push celestial events to your phone's calendar and set a reminder alarm
- Rise, set, and transit times for any object
- Position of any object in the sky (altitude and direction)
- Twilight times, length of day
- Bright Star Catalog (~9000 stars) with detailed information
- More than 400 000 additional stars from the PPM Star Catalog (Android 3.1 or higher required)
- 2500 selected NGC objects (galaxies, clusters, ...)
- Messier Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Caldwell Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Hidden Treasures Catalog (109 objects) complete with images
- Meteor streams (begin, maximum, hourly rate, ...)
- Lunar and solar eclipses information
- Lunar librations, ascending node, maximum declination
- Bright comets (automatically selected according to the date)
- Dwarf planets: The five known dwarf planets
- Minor planets: bright, near Earth, trans-Neptune (more than 10000 in the database)
- Update database online: download up-to-date orbital elements of comets and minor planets
- Moon phases, the apparent view of the sun and planets
- Current image of the Sun and sunspot number
- Automatically generated visibility report for any object
- Simulation of light pollution
- Intuitive User Interface: quickly find what you are looking for
- Widget with rise & set times of the Sun and Moon
- Maintain your favorite locations in a list
- Automatic location determination from the mobile network or GPS
- Select a location from a built-in database or online via Google Maps
- 400 observatory locations
- Choose any time and date
- Detailed ephemeris, visibility information of all objects
- Dates of conjunctions between any object with planets or the Moon
- 3D-view of the Moon and the planets
- Accurate calculations for dates between 1900 and 2100
Night Sky Tools - Astronomy
The calculations are of a high enough accuracy for almost all amateur astronomy applications.
Due to the fact that astronomy is often best when far from civilization where mobile signal may not always be reliable. Therefore, this app is (almost) completely self-contained and does not require any internet connection for most of the information available. The only exceptions to this are the SOHO solar images and NGC/IC, Messier, Caldwell and Binary star images and weather forecast which are loaded dynamically, as well as the refreshing of satellite, comet and near-earth asteroid data.
Night mode turns the display red for night observations without having to ruin your night vision.
The Sky Map makes use of the direction sensors of the device to show the sky above (or below you). Most of the features can be toggled in the settings. The Sky Map also allows you to turn on the device's camera to see the view behind the device with the sky map superimposed over it.
The direction sensors of the device may need to be calibrated if the map appears to be pointing in the wrong direction. To calibrate the device's sensors wave the device in a figure-8 pattern. If the direction is still off, then the direction calibration can be adjusted manually by changing the setting in the Settings screen.
The observation log, allows you to save observations in the applications, as well as manage a list of astronomical equipment and observing locations. This equipment is also available for use in the Telescope Calculator.
Most of the data screens have an option to share the data via email, or other similar apps able to accept HTML content.
The Astronomical Time is also available as a Home screen widget. To use the widget, the app needs to be installed onto the internal storage instead of the SD card, otherwise it will not be available.
The Russian translation of the application is courtesy of Lirvux.
Some permissions are required for correct functioning of the app:
Location - used to determine user location throughout the app
Camera/Microphone - used to allow camera background in skymap. The microphone is never used but this permission is bundled with camera.
Photos/Media/Files - used to allow proper functioning of the full screen images and caching of images
Network access - used to do online searches, and downloading comet, asteroid and satellite data, object images and geocoding.
The app is jam-packed with features:
- Observe the sky with the skymap, planisphere, aurora forecast, polar finder, weather forecast, daylight map, SOHO images, Jupiter and Saturn's moons, Moon and Sun calendars and what's up.
- Detailed object information on the planets, constellations, comets, exoplanets, meteor showers, near-earth asteroids, satellites, as well as the full NGCIC, Caldwell, Messier, 6th catalog of Visual Binary Stars by the USNO and General Catalog of Variable Stars catalogs, as well as a SIMBAD search.
- Calculate angular separation, atmospheric refraction, magnitude, coordinate conversions, visual limiting magnitude, precession, redshift, and telescope airy disc, f-ratio and magnification
- Astronomical references, glossary, HR diagram and stellar classification.
- Astrophotography tools for exposure time, CCD resolution, Untracked exposure time and optimal f-ratio.
- Emphemerides for eclipses, equinoxes, conjunctions and oppositions, the sun, moon and planets
- Observation log
- Astronomical time
SkyView® Free
***An AppsZoom Best Android App 2014***
• Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.
• Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters.
• Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night.
• Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it's exact location in the sky on any date and time.
• Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times.
• Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.
• Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying!
• Supports Space Navigator™ binoculars, spotting scope, and telescopes.
What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map
The sensor control will also enable you to identify a star in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky!
This award-winning astronomy application is finally available on Android featuring:
* a catalog of over 600,000 stars displayed as a real time zoomable sky map
* a catalog of many nebulae and galaxies, with pictures for some of them
* asterisms and illustrations of the constellations for several sky cultures
* artificial satellites, including the International Space Station
* realistic Milky Way
* realistic landscape and atmosphere with sunrise, sunset and light pollution simulation
* accurate simulation of stars extinction, and atmosphere refraction
* 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites
* night mode (red)
* GPS positioning, accelerometers control of the direction of view in the sky
Stellarium mobile Sky Map is created by two of the original developers of Stellarium, the Desktop version of this famous astronomy and planetarium stars chart app.
Star finder
Often the brightest stars are visible in the evening, but it is difficult to guess to what constellation they belong - Lyra, Cygnus, or Eagle. Or maybe it's Venus, Mars or Jupiter?
This question can answer this application.
3D map
* Indicates Zenith Nadir, the compass, the constellations, stars and horizontal grid coordinates.
* planetarium. Moon
* model of the Solar System.
* visualization of eclipses
3D StarMap and Solar System model in one.
Сomets are expected.
ISS Detector Satellite Tracker
If you like space or astronomy, you will like this ISS locator app.
ISS Detector will tell you when and where to look for the International Space Station or Iridium flares. You get an alarm a few minutes before a pass. You will never miss a pass of the International Space Station and you will never miss the bright flashes of the iridium communication satellites. ISS Detector will also check if the weather conditions are right. A clear sky is perfect for spotting.
Extensions will enhance the functionality of ISS Detector. With an in-app purchase you can add comets and planets, amateur radio satellites and famous objects, like the Hubble space telescope or the Chinese space station Tiangong.
• Overview of the coming passes
• Weather conditions for perfect sightings
• Radar screen with path indication
• Current location on a map
• Detection of Iridium flares
• Notifications and Alarms
• Share sightings with whatsapp, twitter, gmail, email etc.
• Automatic location and timezone detection
• Widget
• Dedicated tablet layout
Available Extensions (in-app purchase):
Radio Amateur Satellites
Track dozens of ham and weather satellites
Famous Objects
Track Hubble, X-37B, Fitsat, Tiangong and more
Comets and Planets
Track comets as they come closer to earth. Perfect for C/2011 L4 Panstarrs in March 2013 or C/2012 S1 ISON in November 2013.
Enable ISS Detector to display the positions of the planets on the radar view.
ISS Detector combines data from Nasa, Heavens-above.com, minorplanetcenter.net and weather from yr.no.
Best of Astronomy
Create your own version for school or college submission leveraging the information in a booklet format. Learn from reports submitted by your peers on diverse educational topics solar system, our universe, origin of the universe and any other topic of interest
Application Features
1] Latest news on the topic of interest
2] Best scientific information from experts in the field
2] Scholarly reports from experts in the field
3] Best videos on the topic to have fun while learning
4] Related Books on the subject
5] Save your favorite reports as books
6] Share you booklets with friends
7] Search any topic of your choice and learn
Star Walk - Astronomy Guide
Get started quickly
• Launch the app and point your device at the night sky, you'll see the stars, planets, satellites, and constellations in their proper place for your location. As you move your device, the star map updates in real time. The Moon is the easiest first target.
• Tap Augmented Reality icon in the upper right corner to add the image from your camera to your sky view.
• Use Night Mode to go easy on your eyes and preserve night vision when exploring the Universe.
Go deeper and beyond
• Every star, planet, constellation, or deep space object, such as nebulae and galaxies, has an (i) next to its name. Tap it to access information.
• A scale on right is the Time Machine, slide it to explore the map of the night sky of tomorrow or years ago.
• StarWalk has data on over 9000 man-made satellites. Track their flight across the sky, be it day or night, catch iridium flares.
• Meteor showers are spectacular yearly events. Star Walk can help you plan ahead and locate the meteor shower on the night sky.
Share your experience
• Post pictures from your virtual planetarium and let your friends learn about the night sky. Astronomy has never been so engaging!
Duran Duran's keyboard Nick Rhodes mentions Star Walk as his favorite app:
"With the Star Walk app, if you hold your device up towards the sky, you can see all the stars and constellations. It even tells you the names of all the planets. Then, if you point it towards the ground, it shows you what all the stars are in the other hemisphere. It's brilliant, and if you're ever somewhere with a clear sky and no light pollution, it's a revelation. It's beautifully designed and makes clever use of the available technology. I'm fascinated by astronomy, but even if you're not, give this a go."
- The Star Spotter feature won't work for the devices that are not equipped with the gyroscope and compass.
- For Android 4.4 KitKat users: the application doesn't support ART, please switch to Dalvik.
Star Chart Infinite
This premium version of the best selling astronomy and star gazing app includes all the in-app upgrades from Star Chart in one neat package!
You can now have a virtual planetarium in your pocket! Look through the eyes of your Android device to see a virtual window into the whole visible universe.
All you have to do is point your Android deviceº at the sky and Star Chart Infinite will tell you exactly what you are looking at.
Using state of the art GPS technology, an accurate 3D universe, and all of the latest high tech functionality, Star Chart Infinite calculates – in real time - the current location of every star and planet visible from Earth and shows you precisely where they are; even in broad daylight!
Want to know what that bright star is called? Point your device at it – you might just find out it's a planet!
Want to know what the night sky looks like to people on the other side of the earth? Well just point your device down!
Want to know where your star sign is in the sky? Star Chart Infinite will tell you all this and more.
Star Chart Infinite includes:
- Just point and view. No need to scroll around the screen to find out what you are looking at. *
- Displays all the planets of the solar system, plus the sun and the moon.
- All 88 constellations, with constellation imagery based on the beautiful artwork by 17th century astronomer Johannes Hevelius.
- Accurately depicts all the visible stars of the northern and southern hemispheres - a total of over 125,000 stars!
- Includes Charles Messier's entire catalogue of 110 exotic deep sky objects.
- Includes the time and location of all the major meteor showers
- Includes the position of all the major satellites of Earth including Hubble & the ISS
- Includes a set of extended solar system objects made up of moons, dwarf planets and large asteroids.
- Tap on anything in the sky and get the facts on what you are looking at, including distance and brightness.
- Very powerful zoom function, lets you view the sky in extra detail, using intuitive finger gestures.
- Fully configurable. Star Chart Infinite displays only the sky objects that you are interested in.
- Manually set your location to find out what the sky looks like from anywhere in the world.
So point your Android device at the sky and see what's out there!
Star Chart Infinite is published by Escape Velocity Ltd and developed by Escapist Games Ltd. We update Star Chart regularly, so please send us your feedback and feature requests to email@example.com.
And thanks for all your feedback so far!
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/starchart
Follow Star Chart on Twitter: StarChartApp
For help with Star Chart please visit our Star Chart User Guide: www.escapistgames.com/starchart/instruction_manual.html
º Augmented Reality (AR) mode requires a built-in compass.
* Star Chart requires internet access when accessing our support page.
Sky Map
Find us elsewhere:
http://goo.gl/XWjRg (Google Plus)
Keywords: planetarium, astronomy, skymap
Solar System Explorer 3D
★ HD graphics and awesome music and sound effects
★ Easy to use and intuitive controls
★ Detailed information about the places you visit
★ Images based on real photos taken by telescopes or NASA spacecraft
★ Ideal educational introduction for kids
★ An atmospheric experience in the vacuum of space!
Easy to use controls make navigation a breeze. A simple tap will send you soaring into the outer reaches of deep space. Another tap will return you safely home to Earth.
There's lots to see and do. In addition to beautiful graphics, Solar System Explorer also includes a great deal of information about the planetary systems you'll visit. Learning has never been so enjoyable!
With the new free-flight option, you can take direct control and fly the spaceship yourself and become the pilot. Accompanied by a rumbling engine, you'll be swooping through the asteroid belt, diving through the gas giant Saturn's rings and surfing the upper atmosphere of planets. It's the next best thing to a space walk!
The 3D models in this app are based on photos taken by NASA spacecraft and ground based telescopes. Because some of the moons around the gas giants have only been visited once or twice, we may have partially complete images. Missing surface detail for these objects is estimated from what can be seen.
In this solar system simulator you can explore the brilliant blue-green Uranus, knocked onto its side by a massive collision. Visit the proto-planet Ceres which makes up one third of the mass of the asteroid belt. Marvel at Neptune's moon Triton which orbits in the opposite direction to Proteus. Take in the sights of the Jupiter's heavily scarred moon Callisto, its surface pockmarked by countless impact craters.
Places to visit in this solar system orrery:
The Sun, otherwise known as Sol
Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Gas giant: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Moons: Luna, Deimos and Phobos, Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Mimas, Tethys, Enceladus, Dione, Rhea, Titan, Iapetus, Miranda, Umbriel, Ariel, Oberon, Titania, Triton, Proteus, Charon
Dwarf: Ceres, Vesta and Pluto
Also, catch up to NASA's Voyager spacecraft on its lonely journey into the cosmos
This is the 3D simulator for pocket astronomers!
Download the old Solar Explorer Lite version at http://apps.burlock.org/solar-explorer-hd-can-download-lite/
Solar System Scope
New: Free Without Adds !!!
- Android version of http://www.solarsystemscope.com/
- Requires at least 50 MB of free space on card to open correctly
- Languages available: english, spanish, german, russian, italian, korean, slovak
- Heliocentric view with real-time positions of planets and planetary orbits
- Schematic and realistic sizes of the planets and distances between them
- Movement of the planets in time to see how they move in relation to each other - Virtual Orrery
- Planetary exploration with info texts, images and additional views such as structure
- Moons (Galilean moons, Deimos & Phobos, Titan and 15 others)
- Dwarf planets (Pluto, Ceres, Haumea, Makemake. Eris) and their orbits
- Comets (Siding Spring, Lovejoy 2013, Lovejoy 2011, Panstarrs, ISON, Halley, 67P, 209P) - positions and trajectories
- Spacecraft Rosetta and its journey to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko
- Stars and constellation of the night sky as viewed from a given location - Virtual Observatory
- Interactive night sky: point the device at the sky to see all objects in their proper place
- Changes in the night sky during night, month and year
- Advanced searching of the objects
- Ecliptic line, grid lines and more
Astronomy Learning
This astronomy for beginner's course is for anyone who loves astronomy and wants to get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries.
Join Professor Chris Impey and our team of instructors from Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona to learn the science behind the latest astronomy news headlines, to enrich your understanding of the universe, and to glimpse the future of this exciting area of research.
- Over 77 lectures and 23.5 hours of content!
- Become familiar with the cutting edge of astronomy research, from the Solar System and exoplanets to galaxies and the distant universe.
- Learn how astronomers are addressing profound issues such as the existence of life beyond Earth and black holes and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
- Gain an appreciation for the technological innovations in telescopes and detectors that are transforming our view of the universe.
- What is the target audience?
- Everyone- Amateur Astronomers
- Planetarium Educators
- Science Center and Museum Educat
- Science Teachers
- Astronomy Instructors
- Students of Astronomy
- Lifetime access to 77 lectures and 1 quizzes
- 23+ hours of high quality content
- A community of 19200+ people trying to learn the same thing!
- Watch courses on the go: video lectures, audio lectures, presentations, articles and anything inside your course.
- Watch courses in offline: Save courses for offline viewing so you can watch them while you're on a plane or subway!
"I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. It covers a wide range of topics in sufficient detail to make it interesting and thought provoking. If Udemy create more courses about astronomy, cosmology or related subjects then you can count me in!"
- (Peter Cooper) ★★★★★
"Great course, loved it, learned so much, best course ever."
- (Michael Clark) ★★★★★
Instructed By: Professor Chris Impey,Dr. Matthew Wenger,Carmen Lucinda Austin
Chris Impey is a University Distinguished Professor and Deputy Head of the Department at the University of Arizona, in charge of academic programs. His research is on observational cosmology, gravitational lensing, and the evolution and structure of galaxies.
Install the "Astronomy Learning" app now and join over 4 million students who are already learning on Udemy.
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SkEye Pro
If you are an advanced user or would like to support the development of SkEye, please consider purchasing this version.
This version has:
• Support for Comets.
• The complete NGC, IC catalog with a powerful object filter
• Satellite tracking
Note that TLE data is not automatically updated. I haven't added this mainly to avoid an extra permission: Internet access.
• All stars upto mag 10 are rendered.
‣ Queries
Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com
‣ Links
Feedback: http://skeye.uservoice.com/
Documentation: http://lavadip.com/skeye/documentation.html
Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/skeye
‣ Keywords:
Astronomy, Sky Map, Digital Setting Circles, Star chart, Space, Planets
DSC Test
This app can also be used as a general Bluetooth serial terminal.
This app has two modes:
1. Type commands to directly chat with the DSC / device. This lets you test the Bluetooth link to any electronic device that supports the Bluetooth SPP profile.
2. Get a PUSHTO by switching to Aligned mode. It supports two DSC protocols right now: Craig Combe's board and BETI. More coming soon.
Read the tutorial here:
‣ Upcoming changes:
• Better UI
• Night mode
Also, checkout my other app called SkEye. It has support for a Virtual DSC! No need for messing with encoders for low accuracy applications.


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Caving in to conquer my claustrophobia
Last updated at 14:15, Friday, 04 May 2012
LARGE caverns, underground streams, waterfalls and small tunnels provide a totally new world for many first time cavers. And keen to explore, RACHEL HERMOLLE booked herself onto a challenge filled trip with High Points Outdoor Pursuits.
APART from a dislike of spiders, my only real phobia is being trapped in small spaces – a fear me and my partner Daniel both share.
So, when planning a day out, an afternoon spent crawling through a network of claustrophobic caves in Ingleton would be far from the top of our list.
But in what must have been a moment of sheer madness, we found ourselves kitted out in protective clothing at the mouth of Longchurn cave, on a mild Monday morning in April, faced with doing exactly that.
Having been set the challenge of navigating the 1,100 metres of the Alum Pot cave system, we had arranged to meet High Points founder, Alyn Griffiths, who kindly agreed to be our own personal guide and caving guru for the day.
With more than 18 years' experience working in outdoor education, and holding both an honours degree in Outdoor and Science Education, along with qualifications in caving, first aid and expedition medicine, we were in good hands.
After a brief safety talk, and a run through of how to use all the equipment, we were thrown straight into the deep end.
Choosing to enter the cave through the tight Diccan entrance, Alyn helped us to navigate our way underground, which involved scrambling across the damp floor through seemingly smaller spaces as we wound our way deeper into the earth.
Terrified by the thought of being enclosed in a dark space with someone in front and behind me, I allowed the boys to go first, leaving me peering into what seemed to be a never-ending dark passage and an extremely tight fit.
I couldn't move.
Extremely determined, it is very rare that I back out of a challenge, but the fear I felt looking into the gloomy hole had me paralyzed.
"I cant do it, I'm sorry, I'm going to have to go home" I shouted to Alyn, mid panic attack. And in that moment no words of encouragement could make me go any further into the caves murky depths.
Told to sit and calm down for a few minutes, I eventually stopped shaking and once again took a look into the gap he wanted me to travel through.
Promising the crawl would take a matter of seconds, and that I would soon be able to stand up, I gingerly made my way over the threshold, focusing on the end of the passage towards the cheers and words of encouragement.
Seeing the passageway open up and being able to get onto my feet was a great feeling, and a mixture of relief and pride at what I had achieved left me giddy and raring to tackle the challenges ahead.
Thankfully, the next 10 minutes involved walking through, relatively wide open spaces, giving my jelly legs time to recover. And Alyn took the opportunity to teach us about the caves and point out different features in the unique environment.
Explaining the geology of limestone and the science of cave formation, we learned how to identify stalactites, stalagmites, flow stone, calcite and straws.
But a strong sense of foreboding meant I couldn't relax and enjoy the surroundings properly as I knew the scenic route would not last.
Sure enough, a few minutes later Alyn introduced us to our next challenge – the cheese press.
Aptly named, the passage was a winding tunnel, only just wide enough to allow you to shimmy through on your stomach and lined with rocks that we had to contort and squeeze our bodies around.
"There is an easier route if you don't feel comfortable going this way," Alyn reassured us.
"But I think you will be disappointed if you don't attempt it."
Making his way to the opposite side of the cheese press, Alyn readied himself for our arrival.
"Try to take small shallow breaths as big ones will make the space appear even smaller.
"And, although you may feel like you are going to get stuck, I assure you that your not, the space is more than big enough for you both." Alyn cautioned.
Once again Daniel went first to suss out the route, and I anxiously waited with bated breath as he began to make his way through the tunnel.
Despite being almost as terrified as me by small spaces, he did his very best to fake bravery, until getting his hat caught in the rocks and struggling to push himself out of the hole.
Seeing Daniel start to panic, made me even more anxious, but his warning 'you won't be able to do that' brought out my stubborn competitive streak and I decided I would prove him wrong.
Perching on the ledge I mapped out the route I would take, psyched myself up and decided to shimmy as fast as I possibly could to the other side.
Firmly focused on the end result, and buoying myself up by remembering how good I felt after the last challenge, I got on with the task.
And it wasn't until the same point Daniel got stuck that I too started to panic.
With the route suddenly becoming smaller I could feel my helmet scraping the rocks above, making me scarily aware of how tight the passage was.
Feeling my chest tighten and palpitations beginning I decided the best option would be to remove my hat and carry on.
After my little blip, I shockingly made it out without any help from Alyn, and a feeling of relief and satisfaction instantly washed over me.
After tackling my greatest fear, and enjoying the surge of adrenaline it brought, I was genuinely looking forward to what lay ahead.
Sensing that we were both feeling more confident Alyn handed us a map and suggested we venture further into the cave alone.
Pointing out a location on the map and assuring us that he would be waiting at the end of the route, he was off and we were on our own.
Using the skills we had been taught, we confidently set off into the black hole, finding that we were finally able to relax and enjoy the experience.
And despite there being a few low caverns, it was the icy cold waters we had to wade through that proved the biggest obstacle.
After 15 minutes alone in the darkness, we finally saw Alyn's headlamp ahead in the distance, signalling that we had found our way to the correct location. And were congratulated with a surprise cup of hot chocolate from his thermos flask.
I had imagined that emerging from the cave would be my favourite part of the day, but as it came time to leave I found myself wishing we had a little bit longer underground.
Although caving may not have cured my claustrophobia, Alyn's encouragement and guidance helped me to deal with and confront my fears.
And I definitely had fun in the process.
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My 'Daisy' Ad, And the G.O.P.'s
Published: October 30, 2000
To the Editor:
Re ''Infamous Political Commercial Is Turned on Gore'' (news article, Oct. 27): As the creator of the original ''Daisy'' advertisement in 1964, I am shocked by the Republican commercial that features my concept of a little girl picking petals off a daisy and fades to the countdown and mushroom cloud of a nuclear bomb.
The words of the original ''Daisy'' spot, spoken by Lyndon B. Johnson, were written by the poet W. H. Auden and they speak of peace. The text was simply: ''These are the stakes, to make a world in which all God's children can live, or to go into darkness. Either we must love each other or we must die.''
We did not mention the opponent, Barry Goldwater, or the Republican Party. However, in the Republicans' attack ad, Al Gore and Bill Clinton are vilified with frightening and factually inaccurate language, and with images of nuclear warheads pointed against our homes and children. I am very disturbed at both the perversion of my own ad for such scurrilous purpose and even more so by the perversion of truth.
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sambucus racemosa sutherland gold
I planted this last fall and this fall I wonder if I should prune it right down to soil level. Pros and cons? I would like to keep it somewhat in its intermediate zone of growth...not too woody and knobby.... any thots? Thanks,Ron
It's an elderberry which does well up from zone 3- 8. Not much information on pruning practises, but I note it is described as a decidous plant. So perhaps to be on the safe side, just mulch it and observe it next spring to see where it starts to bud up from . Perhaps it will bud up from old wood or perhaps from the root core. In practise, I prefer not to prune any plants severely in the fall time because the branches and twigs act to catch the snow which in turn creates a form of insulation. I do my heavy pruning in early spring and only after I start seeing signs of growth.
I have a sutherland gold elder. As ianna has said, they are very hardy as well as very forgiving about being pruned.
If you want a low bushy shrub, then cut it low to the ground making sure that you leave a small framework of older branches for the new sprouts to appear on.
If you want a larger shrub, then only prune it down by half.
You can also prune it during the growing season to increase its branching and appearance.
I agree with ianna that pruning in the spring is best, so you can see what has been winter damaged and what is actively going to grow.
I've had one of these for a few years. The first year I planted it was fine, the second year it got WAY big and methought..uh oh...it's too big for this space..
So I whacked it back pretty hard - took about 2/3 of it off and it's been very well behaved ever since..


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The MacArthur Memorial
The museum which I enjoyed most during my visit to Norfolk was the MacArthur Memorial. As the final resting place of 5-Star General Douglas MacArthur and his wife, it is justifiably called a memorial. However, it is also one of the finest museums of its type that I have ever visited. Through this museum you discover the character, the intellect, the steadfast conviction and courage of this man----a great man. He was someone I wish I could have known personally.
The four-building memorial complex consists of the main, domed building which houses the tombs of the MacArthur's and the museum, a theater, exhibition galleries, and archives. The heart of the museum is located in the imposing domed, 1850 building which originally served as Norfolk's City Hall. Within its walls lies an extensive collection of Gen. MacArthur's personal effects, including photos, paintings, medals, his West Point cadet uniform, flags, historical documents and even the gold record recording of Gen. MacArthur's congressional speech. (His 1950 Chrysler Imperial car is housed in a separate building which also includes a gift shop.) Through these numerous exhibits and sound recordings the visitor is able to discover the life of the man, his military career but also the story of Americans who served our nation during the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Occupation of Japan and the Korean War (undeclared). There are 9 separate galleries on two levels which circle the rotunda and "portray the principal periods of the General's life...."
The 25-minute film on Gen. MacArthur was very well done and quite revealing. I spent several hours here and only scratched the surface; I was not able to visit the library & archive which is said to contain 5,000 volumes plus all types of correspondence, photos, media, etc.
Interestingly, most of the people employed at the Memorial were Filippino --- Gen. MacArthur liberated the Philippines in WWII.
Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
Museum & gift shop are open Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5pm. Sunday - 11:00am - 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Library and research center open 8:30am - 5pm on weekdays except holidays.
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Norfolk Southern Train Museum
I love trains and railroad memorabilia so I was excited when I saw a small advertisement for the Norfolk Southern Railway Museum which was only several blocks from our hotel. The Norfolk Southern Railway Museum seems to fly under the radar screen for many visitors to Norfolk, and the day I visited I only saw one family with a small child visiting.
This small but interesting museum about trains in general and Norfolk Southern Railway in particular, offers a lot in a small space. It is visually interesting with many displays of train logos, equipment, vintage train schedules and tickets, and such but it also contains several displays which highlight some of the company's history and substantial artifacts: sections of Civil War-era track, vintage hand tools and diagrams to teach hand signals to railroad trainees. My favorite displays were of the vintage paper memorabilia type. But, especially attractive to small children, and some adults too, is a locomotive simulator.
A tattered American flag which was retrieved from the Norfolk Southern Railway facilities in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was one of a number of newer pieces of the railway's history displayed in the museum.
I had somewhat of a difficult time trying to reconcile different pieces of information about the railway to root out its beginnings and what role it plays now, but it seems that for the most part the railway company earned its living by transporting cargo more than people. Its website states that: "Norfolk Southern traces its roots as a coal carrier and developer of natural resources to 1883, when Norfolk and Western Railway carried the second shipment of coal from the Pocahontas coalfields to the mayor of Norfolk, Va." The fact is that today's railways are the result of many, many mergers and railroads have pedigrees--perhaps that is why a logo of Norfolk Southern Railway is a horse and referred to as the "thoroughbred." Norfolk and Western apparently was the "child" of Norfolk and Western Railway which combined with the Southern Railway, and maybe others.
Sadly, I could not find a gift store on the premises because I would have been quite interested in vintage railroad posters or advertisements, or signs. They do have an online shop called the "Norfolk Southern Company Store, Calendar and Photo Gallery" which can be found at: www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Community/NS_Store_Calendar_Photos/.
If you love anything to do with railroads, don't miss this museum but don't expect to see venerated locomotive engines or cabooses here. Admission to the museum is free and the museum is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm.
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"America's Only Sidewalk Museum
Billed as "America's Only Sidewalk Museum," I discovered the "Windows on History" museum on my way to visit St. Paul's Church. This sidewalk museum is "housed" in 16 large windows which are actually part of the exterior wall of the MacArthur Center Mall in downtown Norfolk.
The museum is said to build on the themes similar to "Birthplace of a Nation" and "Gateway to the World," with exhibits focusing on the Hampton Roads region's early days to present day. Each of the 16 windows covers a number of years, carries its own title like a book chapter, and displays photos and artifacts, both new and old. There 14 historical periods covered from 1581 to 2000. Some of the "chapter" titles are "A Nation Begins"; "Tobacco, Tar and Pirates"; "Fire and Iron"; "Marketplace to the World."
The picture accompanying this tip is that of "James Armistead Lafayette," the American Revolutionary War spy of African-American descent. The story of Mr. Armistead Lafayette is very interesting--see more in an additional travelogue to be constructed. NOTE: Because of this man, I was inspired to do more extensive research resulting in my learning more about my own hometown then I knew while living there and for this I am eternally grateful to Mr. James Armistead Lafayette!!
NOTE: Due to the reflecting light on the windows, other photos I took were of poor quality and are not posted. See reflections on photo of Mr. J. Armistead Lafayette's picture.
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Cannonball Trail ~ See Norfolk's Heritage
The "Cannonball Trail" leads visitors on an extensive, self-guided walk which winds along not only the Elizabeth Riverfront but a significant portion of the historic, downtown Norfolk area. There are over 40 separate sites on the trail which are marked by a series of granite stones & bronze medallions set in the sidewalk at each site.
The trail is significant because it highlights Norfolk heritage sites from as early as the 17th century through the 20th century as exemplified by everything from churches & monuments, to early shopping arcades, to a Navy ship, to architecturally significant buildings, and also museums.
I tried to follow as much of the trail as possible, but I spread the walk over 3 days, a couple of hours per day. Sometimes the weather cooperated and sometimes it didn't, and sometimes the site I wanted to visit wasn't open at the time I was there, but I feel I saw some of the highlights: The MacArthur Memorial; the Confederate Monument; the cannonball embedded in the wall of St. Paul's Church; the Windows on History Sidewalk Museum (this will be expanded upon in a separate tip), etc. Of course, there was more to explore, much much more that I wish I could have seen, but that will have to be saved for the next trip!
That being said, next on my list are: the USS Wisconsin, an Iowa-class battleship which saw service in WWII, the Korean "Conflict", and other military battles; the Wells Theater; much, much more of the MacArthur Memorial; the Hampton Roads Naval Museum; McCullough Row, etc. If you're interested in history, naval history, architecture, museums, etc., this walking tour is worth your time and most sites are free of admission.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
On a cold morning I walked to St. Paul's hoping to see inside but unfortunately I was too early for the 9:30am opening time. However, I was able to walk around the church's grounds at my leisure and admire the exterior of the building, stained-glass window, and read many of the incredibly old gravestones beneath the magnolia and oak trees. The church grounds included another building as well as the church itself and the fairly large graveyard, and all were surrounded by thick brick walls. It was Norfolk's first graveyard and some graves date back to the 1600's. Some gravestones were nearly unreadable, but the ones which could be read were quite interesting. The stones of those days reveal more information about the deceased than most gravestones of today, a fact which those interested in genealogy would appreciate.
The current St. Paul's was completed in 1739, as a replacement for the "Chapel of Ease" which was built on the same site in 1641. St. Paul's is the only pre-Revolutionary War structure remaining in downtown Norfolk, and though severely damaged at the time, the only one to survive the British Bombardment and burning of Norfolk on January 1, 1776. A cannonball fired by one of Lord Dunsmore's ships is still embedded in the south wall of the church to this day.
St. Paul's is located at 201 St. Paul's Boulevard and is open for meditation and for self-guided tours Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 am to pm. Services are held Sundays and Wednesday at noon. There is no admission but donations are gratefully accepted.
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"The Rocket" Rollercoaster Now Part of History
The Ocean View section of Norfolk was once home to the Ocean View Amusement park and an amazing wooden rollercoaster which, sadly, met its demise in the filming of the late 70's film, "Death of Ocean View Park." The coaster named, "Skyrocket," or "The Rocket" in the movie, was as fast and head jarring as any modern day amusement park ride! Owners of the Ocean View Amusement Park tried to justify its real-life destruction in the movie by saying that it was structurally unsafe. However, it took multiple attempts with explosives to end the life of this local, cultural gem of amusements.
There had been an amusement park facing the Chesapeake Bay in this section of Norfolk since the turn of the century, and at one time a short railroad line brought visitors from the center of the land-rich town of Norfolk to the seaside for its beach, waterviews and amusements. I have several vintage postcards of Ocean View which picture manicured grounds and amusement rides, etc., bound by the sea wall north of the Willoughby Spit.
The Ocean View Amusement Park of the mid-20th century featured rides including " The Skyrocket" rollercoaster, a petting zoo, and even live performance acts. But we always came for the rollercoaster!!
After the coaster was destroyed for the movie, the land was sold to developers. It's always a shame to see a local icon disappear, as if it never existed.
Walking Tour of Norfolk
#1 on the map is Waterside Festival Market (photo 4) developed by James W. Rouse in 1983 (after our time in Norfolk). There is an information center there and they show the movie "Reflections" (admission) on Norfolk history.
From here you can take a sightseeing bus to visit the Norfolk Naval Base (photo 2 which shows one of the buildings that was built for the 1906 Jamestown Exposition and is now used as senior officer's quarters), or a hop on/hop off trolley, or a ferry (#6 - photo 5) over to Portsmouth (photo 3) to do their walking tour.
On the edge of the park (#18) is Nauticus which is designed to resemble a ship. The battle ship Wisconsin is also here. Or you can visit the Chrysler Museum (#13) or the MacArthur Memorial (#8).
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Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is a recreation of the 18th century colonial city of Williamsburg. Williamsburg was the capital of the colony of Virginia and it's the largest city at the time. Besides recreated buildings, staff are dressed in period costumes and give guided tours of the buildings describing life as it was back then.
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Jamestown Settlement
Like Colonial Williamsburg, this a recreation of the Jamestown settlement a few miles from the historical site maintained by the park service. It offers recreations of Settler, Indian life and recreations of the ships used to transport the settlers.
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Site of the last major battle of the American revolutionary war. The decisive victory by the American and French forces played a large role in discouraging Britain from making further attempts to conquer the colonies.
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Virginia Air and Space Center
This museum is run in conjunction with NASA Langely research center. Langely has focused on aircraft research. This museum has a good collection of historic aircraft, displays on space exploration and an IMAX theatre.
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Hampton Roads Naval Museum
During the Civil War, between Norfolk and Hampton Roads, one of the most historic events in naval warfare took place. It was the first clash ever between ironclad warships. The Union's USS Monitor took on the Confederate vessel CSS Virginia. Neither vessel inflicted serious damage on the other; at this point, armor had advanced more that cannons. Naval combat has never been the same since.
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum covers the history of the US Navy, from colonial days to the present. Here is a great collection of models and memorabilia. Not to be missed, it's located inside the Nauticus Center.
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Cannonball Trail
In the Freemason Historic District, near downtown, one can take a delightful walking tour of old Norfolk's historic homes, churches, cobblestone streets, and other sites. Called the Cannonball Trail, it's about a mile and a half. Just follow the markers on the sidewalk.
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Last of Its Kind: USS Wisconsin
The Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin was commissioned in 1944, during World War II. This was the last true battleship ever built. Serving with distinction in the last campaigns of the Pacific War, the ship also saw action in the Korean War and the 1991 Persian Gulf War. By the end of its long career, the Wisconsin had been modified, with new Tomahawk cruise missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. That was in addition to the massive 16-inch cannons. One of these can lob a shell weighing a ton and a half (about equal in weight to a VW Beetle) over 20 miles.
The ship was also heavily armored. And, with its narrow beam, it was very fast, with a top speed well over 30 knots. They can't build them like this any more.
Unfortunately, visitors can only tour the ship's top deck. Everything below that is still off-limits. But it's well worth it. Admission is free with a ticket to the Nauticus Center.
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Virginia Beach
Beach town is just a short drive from Norfolk and a major resort site in summer time. The place does not offer much beyond the beach and the normal tourist traps of a beach resort but it's a nice place to relax.
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Ben's Reviews > Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits
Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits
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Jason Wilson is a very good writer, not some tacky lifestyle-mag scribbler. But he writes without the whiff of snobbery that often hangs around "serious" beer and spirits reviewers. He's a guy, in other words, that you'd want to have a beer (or whiskey, or akvavit...) with. This alcoholic tour of the world taught me a little about liquor, and has already convinced me to spend some serious cash on a few of the spirits he praises in the book, but Boozehound is mostly just a collection of good drinking stories, told well. And that's just fine with me.
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Ivaldi opened an office in Singapore in December. It eventually hopes to have five seedlings in Asia, in addition to the six equity teams it has already hired in London. The firm also plans to add non-equity traders in London later this year.
Ivaldi is led by CEO William Potts, Todd Johnson and Nick Jarrett, who founded the firm in 2009. Potts was European head of prime finance sales at Citi, which has a minority stake in Ivaldi, Johnson European head of prime brokerage and Jarrett global head of prime finance technology.
Ivaldi looks for managers who formerly worked at other hedge funds, so-called second-generation managers. After two years, successful managers are permitted to seek outside capital, with Ivaldi providing marketing expertise.
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accooper 5 years
aw, he's cute ... and look, he even washed his hair.
Divinesally 6 years
I am so ROBsessed! He's taken HOT to another level. last time I felt this way over a celebrity hunk, was over Leo Dicaprio, back when Titanic was made. I was 14 then. He literally makes me weak. Actually he's WAYYY better than Leo was back then...more talented and multifaceted.
nichynk 6 years
yupmmm...i agreed
nichynk 6 years
yupmmm...i agreed
secariu-georgy 6 years
i like him a lot !he is so serios and modest and i am sorry for him because he wants privacy and don't have it!I KNOW HE WILL DO A GREAT JOB IN NEW MOON AND ECLIPSE AND OTHER FILMS BECAUSE HE IS A GREAT ACTOR!
Miss-Senorita 6 years
He is not attractive.
Miss-Senorita 6 years
He is not attractive.
White-Sands 6 years
PensaGrey, lol - that is actually a much better way to put it!
PensaGrey 6 years
:) He doesn't make me feel like a teenager again, thank goodness, I was a virgin! Rob makes me feel like a 36 year old woman- with her groove back :howyoudoin:
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:) He doesn't make me feel like a teenager again, thank goodness, I was a virgin! Rob makes me feel like a 36 year old woman- with her groove back :howyoudoin:
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He is so yummy!
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He is so yummy!
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yummmmmmm....i dont even mind that he looks like a bum most of the time!!!
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simply hotttttttttttttt
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emiad 6 years
White Sands, he makes me feel like a teenager again, too :-)Strange thing!
angelinemarie 6 years
so excited for new moon and i think taylor will do well. hes gotten much bigger since twilight so he should fill the character of jacob fine.
angelinemarie 6 years
so excited for new moonand i think taylor will do well. hes gotten much bigger since twilight so he should fill the character of jacob fine.
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I didn't like Twilight, I'm more interested in seing him in other projects like Little Ashes, I'm curious to see how he portrayed Dalí.
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I agree with you La Tua Cantante - I am SO excited to see more of him, but hope that the speed of production doesn't wreck the storyline of New Moon. I like the whole Twilight series, but New Moon was a hard read because Edward wasn't in most of it...which means the movie might be hard because Robert won't be in most of it...
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bluecrabbs, New Moon will be released this year! November 20th. And they already have a release date for Eclipse - June 30, 2010.
bluecrabbs 6 years
When will New Moon be out this year or 2010?I can hardly wait.
bluecrabbs 6 years
When will New Moon be out this year or 2010? I can hardly wait.
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I cannot wait to see this movie!!!
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*swoon* It is ridiculous how much this man makes me feel like a teenager again!
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Their customer service is TERRIBLE and they are unethical. They changed the terms of a special promotion without any reason (been paying on this faithfully for almost 3 years) and increased my minimum payment by 25%. When I called to resolve the problem and put the payment amount back to where it was (per our CONTRACT)they insisted that I had been notified (NO I had NOT)then put me on hold for a grand total of 2 hours with incredibly obnoxious loud and distorted music designed to make me hang up in self-defense. I did NOT hang up but never got anyone to explain to me why my payments went up nor would they reduce the payment to our original agreed upon amount. I also believe that I NEVER spoke to any supervisors (though I insisted on being put through to a supervisor or someone who could do something about this) and truly believe they put me on hold, put the phone down and probably went to lunch while I waited. I will never purchase anything again that uses GE MoneyBank as their lender and now I am going to go check my Sam's card and if GE MoneyBank is on my card, I will work tons of overtime to pay them off and get rid of that card too. I am DONE!!! Going to contact the Attorney General, the Better Business Bureau and anyone else who will listen to my tirade. By the way, I contacted the company (Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems)that used GE MoneyBank as their lender and they disclaim any responsibility for the actions of GE MoneyBank...even though the Brayant logo is on the payment web site. I won't buy anything from them again either if they use GE Money Bank.
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Why would you think this time will be any different from your last approx 2 and 2/3 years of suggesting shorting the ten year??
Oh, Oh, Oh___I know "Time Must Be On My Side_eventually"
Since when did Schwab start offering brokering in "Financial Futures"?? Because that is the only way one can 'short' the "Treasury". With all ur continued posting__you might obtain at least a minimum of credibility if you were to post the correct terminology and post accurate info.
Since I know ur amatuer history__u r thinking of using an ETP (Exchange Traded Product); such as, 'TBX' or 'TYNS'. The correct 'terminology' is "I am tempted to back up my brinks truck at Schwab and go long an inverse 10 year exchange traded product". Do not ever think those products are an actual 'Short' or an efficient method to accomplish that. Anyone who does__does not understand 1). the creation and dissolution of 'ETP Baskets' and 2). tracking error between the 'target to be accomplished' and the ETP product marketers' manufactured comparable.
For example: u wish to short the 10 Year Treasury. There 18 currently offered inverse 'Bond/Treasury' ETPs. The only non leveraged offerings are the two I posted above. They attempt to target 7-10 year range. That is not equivalent to shorting the 10 yr. The reason they create these false indexes and targeting range is due to (again) the creation/dissolution of baskets and the fact that only a novice or a restricted account would use these ETPs instead of the actual Futures and Futures Options.
There are professional 'IRS' work around(s)__for those in an account restricted from "Series Three" brokerage access. However, an ETP may be the only access vehicle. Unless a 1 to 3 day 'Swing Trade'____avoiding a leveraged product is prudent.
I will hv 2 look in2 that__at I first wide brush__it is a LP__that probably means K1(s). For clients I tend to concentrate on all formats of tax-deferred accounts__K1(s) are a problem. However, I will look further in2 that preferred because my first brush assumption is that is a original $25 issue._________By the way some of the large cap integrated 'OILs" preferred hv traded below par/call/redemption value!
Ur post is a total insult to my 'brain matter'!!
Well I do not know if I should say 'Here You Again' or not. This msg board posts ur post time as '3 hrs ago'__it is right now 9:42 PM ET. So 3 hours ago would be 6;42 PM ET. China is a wide country which encompasses two timezones. Shanghai would not have been open to "reflect ur title post of 'just crashed'.
Right now "Hang Seng" is +0.77%; the 'SEE Composite has risen from +0.70% to +1.75%, +1.83%, +2.09% as I post.
U make urself not only an easy 'Criticism' target with ur continued lack of accuracy. That is my 2nd minor to the 1st criticism of you!
I have never ran my performance against AGNC. Just because I post on this msg board__it is not an indication that I may own this specialized mortgage bond replacement at any one time. I always maintain a core postion holding in "Fidelity's Real Estate and Income". That fund manger(s) vary the allocation split between equity Reits and debt issues and MBS contract forwards as they determine prudent. The neutral target is 50/50 but seldom encroaches upon +/- 10% skew from target.
I run my equity allocation portfolio(s) versus the S&P 500 and 'Total Stock Market "Wilshire 5000" index'. Since 1980 I have only under performed those indexes in two years.
yayhoo doe not want to display my reply!
PBS 'Frontline'__CH 11 in ur 'Chicago' region__is airing a 'look in2 Putin(s) rise in2 political power'.
There are two CEFs that lean towards Russia 'TRF' and 'CEE' that hv a 10-11% discount to NAV___however, I feel there are stil more downside (without an oil and mineral/natural resource) pricing rebound to unfold.
While I still believe that in a ring with the only combatants are big ear pres and Validamar (spelling)_only the latter would exit. That alone does not make Russia a good investment. Personally I have bought in2 a few 'Russian corporation' bond issues on an average pricing of 0.23 on the dollar. From interest pymnts alone__I would recoup my original 'nut' in 3 and 1/2 years. Since Russia could take those 'supposed corporate entities back into 'Govt' control at any time__they are risky investments!!!
What the #$%$__that guy or r u a girl? is YOU. One only has to follow the flow and ur particular style of posting (also having some real brain matter helps) to understand this. You hv posted under your various (as Dr Phil coined) 'Flame' IDs verbatim character for character to Dr. Klumps.
As Michael Jackson sang in his released song "Man In The Mirror"__'If you want to affect a change start with the man in the mirror'!!!!
OIl patch?
The Intergrated majors are well positioned to maintain dividends and share buy backs. The princing pressure will be in the non USD hedged suppliers and of cousre 'Energy Service'. While SLB is on my radar screen__going forward I prefer "Fidelity(s) Select Energy Service"__while that will trend up in 'OIL' price recovery__it will be a latter cycle in this 'Overall readustment in pricing oil related assets for the "new Shale/fracking' supply'.
This will become a fight between entities that can whether the storm and those they have to partner with/merge etc. to survive__allot of future opps!!
For sector positioning I look to place sectors first from a top down perspective__1st where do economic indicators 'indicate' we are at in overall business cycle. 2nd I analyze that versus historical cyclic patterns. 3rd I overlay sector performance over the first two. Once sector performance results 'in/out of cycle' with historical results are identified__I go back to #1 to attempt to determine the economic and Central Banking factors that influence the cycle conformity or difference. 3rd/1/2 That either reaffirms or discounts/downgrade my 'prior analytics' 4th I apply technical and cyclical based analysis attempting to identify sectors for a forward look outperformance. 5th I will build positions in these sectors (usually preferring active management versus passive ETP/indexing)__like the "Fidelity Sector Funds" (note I have a professional fiduciary relationship with Fidelity).
I will invest up to 20% of a portfolio(s) equity allocation in 'sectors'. In fixed income I will limit 'Debt' investments to 12-15% of sector asset allocations.
I will skim profits from those sectors or build a lower cost positioning until either the 4th or 3rd/1/2st becomes an influence. I will not invest more than 4 to 5% of the total port nut in any sector and when I choose specific investments within a sector__I will place a limit now again to 2-3% of that allocation.
So again that post just cerifies u r herehear/flame with all ur 100s of IDs. I bet u have more IDs than $1000s
"if you do a "what happens to $10K invested"
Are u referring to a brokerage or investment/finance website(s) 'portfolio speculation/expectation' tool??
If u r that wld make sense__because those are based on past results.
No___this is a good time to spread currency related end of fiscal year adjustments for equivalent durations between US major trading partners.
For the US Treasury market__there is such an overhang influence from Central Bank (FED) it is very hard to project. One has to look to interpreting the 'Financial Futures' and 'Forex' (e.g. Commodity pricings) . Ur apparent lack of exposure/experience in these areas have greatly contributed to ur (so far) wrong directional pressure on the US yield curve.
Though 4 ur thinking and obvious restriction (I assume knowledge base) to equity type investment/trades) one might consider the ETP "FLAT". When u say short the 10yr etc.__it appears u always reference an 'ETP'.
That is an inefficient way to approach the 'Financial Futures' market.
By the way u still do not understand the application of 'Convexity' over a portfolio(s) duration curve. Again we would be glad to teach u this in our classes if u wld agree to shut ur piehole and learn 4 a chg!
"I believe rates are going up this time no matter what"
Jeese after 2 1/2 years posting wrong directional views on rates__you may finally be overdue. That does not change the facts backed by ur posting history that u r an economic/finacial moron!
This a wide 'FIRST"brush of what I am considering/doing for mine, family and client portfolios
2015: Sectors to overweight:
Consumer discretionary: "Fidelity Select Consumer Discretionary"
An inset of this is:
Leisure---"Fidelity Select Leisure"
Automotive--- "Fidelity Select Automotive"
Capital Equipment:
An inset of this is:
Industrials---"Fidelity Select Industrials"
An inset of this is:
Regional Banking---"Fidelity Select Banking"
Emerging Market Bonds:
First dollar denominated:
"Fidelity New Market Income" (managed very good and a multiple Morningstar awarded 'Star'
IShares EMB ETF
Second Local Currency denominated:
IShares LEMB
Floating Rate Instruments:
First—specific issuances by mid to high market capitalized companies.
Second CEFs that are trading below NAV (JRO) that are (not) overly reset to LIBOR (in the current European environment LIBOR will lag). This presents an opportunity later in the upward interest curve push cycle to parse coin from non LIBOR resets into LIBOR resets.
Third---"Fidelity Floating Rate Fund"
Sectors to build positions in. Buy into hard pullbacks in these for a 2 to 3 end year collected out performance.
Natural Resources: ---"Fidelity Select Natural Resources"
"Fidelity Select Energy" after this one develops relative strength for more than one quarter—consider "Fidelity Select Energy Services" and possibly a mineral mining ETF/fund or the "WITE" ETF.
Low to mid duration High Yield debt CEFs and UITs
Have u ever attempted to do ur own analysis (use that matter btwn ur ears)__or do u just continually search internet forums to find someone to refernce that shares ur bent views??
Only a total LOON (you) wld think that one cld be posting forecasts for a crash for now 2 1/2 yrs and believe u cld b 100% correct___after missing +30% index moves in 2013 and +13% w/divids in 2014 while incuuring tax loss carry forwards. Maybe LOON is not severe enough__MORON is more appropriate!!
The New Years omen is that since u did not sauce urself 2 death__u will continue 2 infect this board with ur idiocy based mental paralysis!!!


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