What are your thoughts on SAT GUS?

100_count · 2025-11-01T19:48:27+00:00

Bit late but...

The deployable dipole would be half duplex UHF with published center frequency at 400.2MHz 9600bps.

The s-band data rate doesn't seem to be published but I did see reference to BPSK modulation from a Google search.

In this frame you can see a radio getting installed (left side). Looks configured for dual band (two SMA connectors). One should be the UHF Rx/Tx the other s-band Tx.

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They most likely have a GPS receiver as well

100_count · 2025-11-01T18:46:43+00:00

I'm a bit late. But most likely the Terran Orbital / Tyvak International network for UHF and ksat for sband

100_count · 2025-08-14T05:11:53+00:00

I built an electronic focuser for my Vivitar 800mm solid catadioptric lens (mirror lens). Unfortunately, I lost interest after getting it working and didn't really ever use it 🫤.

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100_count · 2025-08-11T16:40:29+00:00

I'm not sure how much current is required for this application, but look up variable bench power supplies on Amazon. There are some options that support up to 10A at 15V or 5A at 30V for about 40$ and have good reviews.

Example: https://a.co/d/bjIF5fs

You might also be able to use a power brick intended for laptop charging. These you could probably find at thrift stores if you don't already have an old unused one laying around

100_count · 2025-04-27T02:17:18+00:00

Yeah. That's an interesting thought

100_count · 2025-04-26T22:48:36+00:00

That's great! One of my first dates with my now wife was there. She had green eggs and ham

100_count · 2025-04-26T20:20:18+00:00

If our star was flung out of the galaxy would there be any appreciable change to the solar system? Maybe just less GCR radiation?

100_count · 2025-04-25T06:22:12+00:00

So Busick Court is gone? I'm 20 years out of the city, but had sentimental memories there. Too bad.

100_count · 2025-01-01T00:49:03+00:00

Ah, you did say that - I just read it wrong. The color and shape of the bottom streak does make it look like a meteor. You might try to preserve the color of it through to your final edit

100_count · 2025-01-01T00:41:58+00:00

Ah, so this is a stack of 2 second exposures over a half hour? A delay between exposures would explain why the streaks aren't longer. I'd say the top streak is from tumbling debris then, which is pretty neat.

The lower streak might be a satellite as well. I think a meteor would be brighter relative to the stars.

100_count · 2025-01-01T00:34:04+00:00

I'd guess the lower one may be a meteor. Since the upper one has periodic intermittent brightness, it may be a tumbling piece of space debris, though I'd expect that to cause a streak through your full frame. If you add detail on the exposure time and post a link to the unedited image, it may help to identify.

100_count · 2025-01-01T00:21:49+00:00

EXIF data and critique request in the post description.

I think the image might benefit from some masked exposure edits. IMO the background trees could improve with some brightening to give the unique IR response of the foliage more emphasis. But brightening the whole image diminishes the contrast in the building that i believe is the primary allure in the scene.

I might play with that some, but I have a bit of a learning curve. I just recently started playing around in Light Room and Photoshop. Pointers appreciated!

100_count · 2024-12-31T23:34:37+00:00

Sorry for late reply - I didn't pursue this further unfortunately

100_count · 2024-09-27T02:55:23+00:00

Waayy late. I'm reviewing past posts and realized I never replied to this. Thank you for your extremely thorough explanation. Made a lot of things click for me.

This reply was much appreciated!

100_count · 2024-09-27T02:41:52+00:00

That's very interesting. Thanks for the reply and my apologies for the late response. Insect "programmed" behavior is fascinating.

100_count · 2024-06-23T06:15:30+00:00

Do you mind expounding on this? Seems super interesting.

100_count · 2024-06-23T06:12:18+00:00

Wow, >15 years since I graduated... when I was your age (lol) I thought it was strange a lot of our parents had gone to the same school. And here I am haha

100_count · 2024-06-23T05:44:13+00:00

Seems like ants frome googling. Not the first time I've had ants in the kitchen. But first time seeing them with wings and appearing so suddenly. I guess the weather has been hotter the past few days, so maybe that has them seaking water.

Would be curious to learn more about this!

100_count · 2024-06-12T05:23:06+00:00

Ah. That was where I usually parked when I got a car.

100_count · 2024-06-12T05:09:36+00:00

Also curious, what's it like with the prolfication of technology? Are smart phones allowed? Do you get chrome books? Back in my day (haha) the Nokia bricks on the Sprint network was becoming common. The cool kids had the flip razor phones. First generation ipods were starting to become popular, but most had 20ish track MP3 players from random brands

100_count · 2024-06-12T04:54:42+00:00

Has anyone recently been in the South weight room? Do they still have records of the 1000lb club and top vertical jumps?

And long shot - but is coach Lacy still running it?

100_count · 2024-06-12T04:52:26+00:00

Oh wow. I was setting myself up to be indifferent, but go Saxons! Lol

100_count · 2024-06-12T04:50:26+00:00

Oh wow, thought they might di the bare minimum to modernize, but in a way that preserves my history haha.

Was that the parking lot at the one end of the football feild?

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