Scientific observation

[Jot the Dot Dot]

In the Solar System, the planet with the fastest rotation on it's axis is Jupiter. The gas giant makes a rotation every 10 hours. Whereas the planet with the slowest is Venus, where a single rotation takes 224 days.

Observation: On Venus, 'same day service' is nothing to cheer.

 

[Cachoo]

You are thinking about the heavens; stars and planets and moons and I’m thinking about drones and how the current drone mystery will affect the Q-Anon crowd.

 

[Winnipeg]

Drones over NJ and no-one knows anything? Why not just shoot one down and see what it is

 

[On My Own]

How do you stay warm in any room?

Spoiler: answer

Just huddle in the corner, where it’s always 90 degrees.

for @Jot the Dot Dot

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

The word 'Politics' has an interesting - and perfect - translation. 'Poli' is Latin for 'Many', and 'Tics' means 'Blood sucking parasites'.

 

[On My Own]

Two Hydrogen atoms are walking down the street.

Atom 1: Oh shoot! I lost an electron!
Atom 2: Are you sure?
Atom 1: Yeah, I'm positive!

 

[Wesonn]

In the Solar System, the planet with the fastest rotation on it's axis is Jupiter. The gas giant makes a rotation every 10 hours. Whereas the planet with the slowest is Venus, where a single rotation takes 224 days.

Observation: On Venus, 'same day service' is nothing to cheer.

That’s a great observation! Venus’s incredibly slow rotation makes a “day” last longer than its year — definitely not ideal for “same day service”! In contrast, Jupiter’s rapid 10-hour rotation makes its days fly by, despite being the largest planet. It’s fascinating how rotation speeds vary so much across the Solar System. These differences also affect atmospheric conditions and weather patterns — Jupiter’s fast spin contributes to its extreme storms, like the Great Red Spot. Meanwhile, Venus’s slow rotation leads to a very stable but intensely hot atmosphere.

 

[Simone411]

Here's a scientific observation going on right now.

Mysterious object parked at edge of universe

MSN

A mysterious object has been detected at the edge of the universe, sparking curiosity and debate within the scientific community. As researchers scramble to understand its origins and purpose, theories ranging from advanced alien technology to unknown cosmic phenomena abound. The enigmatic object’s presence at the universe’s boundary poses profound implications for our understanding of the cosmos.

The initial detection of the mysterious object was nothing short of a cosmic revelation. Using the latest advancements in telescopic technology, astronomers first spotted the object through the powerful lenses of the James Webb Space Telescope. The object, located at the very edge of the observable universe, immediately caught the attention of scientists worldwide. Its unique light signature and unusual trajectory set it apart from known cosmic entities, making it a subject of intense interest and speculation.

The object’s location, at the boundary where our universe meets the unknown, adds to the intrigue. Its observable features include an unusual shape and a reflective surface that defies typical cosmic characteristics. Initial reactions from scientists were a mix of excitement and skepticism. The public, too, was captivated by the news, with social media platforms and online forums buzzing with discussions about what this discovery might mean for our understanding of the universe.

The scientific community is abuzz with theories attempting to explain the object’s origin and nature. One possibility is that it could be a natural phenomenon, such as a distant celestial body or cosmic debris left over from the early universe. Some astronomers suggest it might be a previously undiscovered type of star or galaxy, while others speculate it could be a massive fragment from a colossal cosmic event.

 

[Simone411]

More news on the mysterious object.

Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color

MSN

As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to the Sun next month, the mysterious visitor continues to fascinate astronomers.

The object, which is broadly believed to be a comet that came to us from outside the solar system, has already been observed changing shape. Its tail has grown longer, and its coma — a large atmosphere of gas and dust that surrounds its nucleus — has become more pronounced. Those are expected characteristics from a comet ripping by the Sun at ludicrous speeds, though numerous readings by sensitive space telescopes have also found it to have unusual properties that will be studied for years to come.

In the latest twist, this week, comet hunter Michael Jäger and his colleagues "took advantage of the total lunar eclipse to take a deep image of Comet 3I/ATLAS under the dark skies of Namibia," according to a recent forum exchange.

Their observations showed that the object's coma has now transitioned from giving off red light to green, yet another fascinating wrinkle in the rare interstellar visitor's odyssey through our solar system.

As Harvard astronomer and noted alien hunter Avi Loeb pointed out in a recent blog post on the findings, this could be due to a "steep rise in the production of cyanide."

Scientists hypothesize that the production of the chemical, alongside nickel, are increasing dramatically as 3I/ATLAS approaches the Sun.

Data by the ATLAS telescope team, which first spotted the object and after which the space rock is named, suggests that the object's "anomalous evolution" is shifting from "scattering of sunlight by dust lifted from a reddened surface to the production of small, optically bright icy grains, which changed the opacity of the plume of materials shed off by 3I/ATLAS," per Loeb.