Interesting so would we float away in which ever direction we were curently travelling if the suns gravity just got turned off (ya'know, if we didn't die).
Indeed we would. Think of it more like being thrown away with no friction to stop our momentum. Likely we would eventually be caught by the gravity well of another object, and depending on our speed and trajectory, might either fall directly into it, our course and speed might be altered, or we could go into orbit around it. : )
Ooo thanks, and pretty lights :)
Meiklelodians 2 years ago
They are aren't they. I could buzz around them all night.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
lol back to basics
bestVDO 2 years ago
yep : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
simple illustration - people will dig it and learn important facts. Sweet.
TheDarwinman 2 years ago
Indeed, thanks.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Thanx for the simple but effective reminder/demo ... really kool.
lstntn 2 years ago
Quite welcome. : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Excellent tip, as always. :)
fizzybgood 2 years ago
Thank you : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Who needs a telescope? You could just entertain high people with your lights! :)
kirke420 2 years ago
I'm a wizard.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
BA - just a heads up. Keep a watch out for danny pants. I think he has it in for you.
TIPinkUnicorn 2 years ago
He had better not violate his restraining order I'll tell you that much.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Credits also awesome.
prodigyat9 2 years ago
Thanks bud!
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Pure fucking genius. Best orbit demo ever!
prodigyat9 2 years ago
Interesting so would we float away in which ever direction we were curently travelling if the suns gravity just got turned off (ya'know, if we didn't die).
Joeybugman 2 years ago
Indeed we would. Think of it more like being thrown away with no friction to stop our momentum. Likely we would eventually be caught by the gravity well of another object, and depending on our speed and trajectory, might either fall directly into it, our course and speed might be altered, or we could go into orbit around it. : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Yay! Now I can use that as an excuse to get a laser pointer. It's a better excuse than my last one: i want to annoy people.
abbynormal0ne 2 years ago
You can't really see it in the videos, but get a green, blue, or violet one. You'll actually be able to see the beam, it's awesome.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
I'll have to order it, but I'll look into them :)
abbynormal0ne 2 years ago
Tip appreciated. :-)
mastrama13 2 years ago
Excellent. : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
Fuck I wish I knew more about astronomy. You are my idol.
BTW did you ever get my letter? and the snuff?
LatumWay 2 years ago
Negative.
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago
FUCK. Well thats £1.50 I'm never getting back.
LatumWay 2 years ago
Why yes, I do appreciate your cool light show :)
tattooskin72 2 years ago
Thank you sir : )
BoardwalkAstronomer 2 years ago