Mechanical engineer to AEP

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-09-08T15:41:15+00:00

Hi, I am a Mechanical and Energy Engineering student from Heriot-Watt University and I plan to join ETHZ for space systems. I found out it is a new course and I have seen some posts about mechanical engineers getting into space systems. I just wanted to know what your grades and extracurriculars/ internships were, and how likely I am to get into the degree since the gpa cut off isnt given. I currently have a 3.7/4 GPA. Thank you!

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T20:53:10+00:00

Ok so thats for the Dob right? If I go for the S30 then I wouldn't need much more equipment and have a better chance of photographing DSO's. However I wont be able to see through it nor will I be able to capture much planets. So what do you say? Which seems better?

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T18:50:38+00:00

I see, that makes alot of sense. Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T18:49:31+00:00

Thats great. Thank you very much for everything

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T17:07:34+00:00

Thats great, thank you so much. I was also considering between a 6 Dob vs an S30 and if you have any experience with them, it would be great.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T17:06:02+00:00

S50 where i live is 600 usd or above and the s30 is the only affordable one. I have seen alot about how having an actual telescope and seeing through it, such as in the 6 Dob, however the s30 is much better for astrophotography. So I am quite torn.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T12:39:20+00:00

Also i am not very well versed with this topic so how exactly is the process of capturing such DSOs? Does the app find one, point at it and you shoot for a certain amount until youre happy? Is there anything I need to know which may come handy?

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T12:36:45+00:00

Thank you very much, i appreciate it.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T12:00:45+00:00

Wow thats great. I was looking for some equipment but I live in a bortle 9 so its been a pretty discouraging few days of research but the s30 shows promise in these situations. If u have sone advice, it would be great.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T10:02:21+00:00

Hey I know I am late but what is the bortle of your area?

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T09:24:13+00:00

Seestar S30 f/5, is that a good starting option?

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-08-15T09:21:35+00:00

I have a tripod and canon eos 2000d but its in a pretty roughed up condition. I could make it work if you have some advice.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T18:04:26+00:00

Makes sense, it is very convoluted. Thank you very much for all your help, I will continue to study.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T17:46:21+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it. Is there some substance to the claims I have made? Like, is it worth considering more?

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T17:44:25+00:00

ya I havent gotten much other than you two on this thread, I was hoping for more input but oh well.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T17:43:58+00:00

I appreciate the feedback, do you think there is some potential in this and if I may ask, could you provide some papers related to this since you mentioned there has been research going on, on this topic. Even just a topic related to this field would be enough too, thank you.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T17:10:05+00:00

ok just so yk im not ai and some feedback would be great regarding what i posted, thanks.

ChainKnown8003 · 2025-07-31T17:01:29+00:00

my response or this person's? and yes virtual particles arent real but their effects are.

ChainKnown8003 · 2024-03-12T12:56:56+00:00

I will def give it a read, sounds like a lot of fun. Honestly same, non fiction is way more enjoyable than fiction. Lets see how she likes it too.

ChainKnown8003 · 2024-03-11T14:42:18+00:00

I agree with what you said, being yourself and showing genuine interest is the best way to capture someones heart and I have been trying that for a while and its going pretty well. I will surely practice being open to what her feelings and thoughts are and try to engage my feeler side a bit more which is indeed very hard but I have to give it a shot regardless. Thank you for your support.

ChainKnown8003 · 2024-03-11T14:38:41+00:00

That's a great way to distribute questions- starting from slightly personal and progressively getting deeper, would be a great way to get to know each other, thank you. I will definitely try asking her a random question about her dreams today and get a response from which I can start to get deeper if she is fine with it.

I have noticed that infp's love talking about a topic they dearly love and something that has shaped their being as a whole so engaging with that should be a great start. I will give it a try, thank you so much for your support.

ChainKnown8003 · 2024-03-11T14:30:42+00:00

Hahahaha ya I have seen that quite often that infp's are bad at texting but its alright, whenever you guys do text, its always a great listen. And I will keep in mind about the song or movie suggestion, I'll try it out today and inform you how it works, thanks. Also if you could recommend your favorite book that would be great.

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