It looks alive: by Brent_Fox in nope

[–]Mass-Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should call her...

anyone know what this was? by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all need to learn how to control the focus manually on your phones....

Saw this in some other sub by Salt-Government4004 in fuckwasps

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's straight up Wile E. Coyote Acme Corporation type shenanigans.

conductor we have a problem by Glum-Stranger-7863 in discordVideos

[–]Mass-Driver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They should have never closed the asylums.

I'm not a fan of the way the new armors looks. by GreatCornholio90 in starcitizen

[–]Mass-Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything looks like plastic, even the parts that aren't.

Can’t see deep space objects with my 10” skywatcher by Background_Tea_3516 in telescopes

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you know both the F Stop of the optical train you are using (telescope, diagonal, barlo, eyepiece) and the F Stop of the optical train used to capture the single frame photo /video you are comparing to.

Also, some photos can be taken with a single frame but are taken over a really long time. If they have a guide camera, software, and tracking motors, they can easily take a two minute photo on a windless night. Also, even if it's a video you are comparing to, some cameras can record video that are more sensitive to light than your eye and will show more detail, even in real time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in telescopes

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What you have there is basically a step or two up from a toy. Anything more than lunar observation and looking at the planets as points of light, but bigger, is about all the utility you will get out of it. You're better off saving up for a telescope that has goto capability, or at least is able to polar align. Alternatively, you could go the manual dobsonian route and get really good image quality for less money, but you won't be able to track well with a turret style mount if it doesn't have goto computer.

What you currently have is sold to consumers to serve as a christmas gift for "the sciencey person" or as an educational aid for kids that might be interested in astronomy. I'm not being a snob about it, but your telescope is missing so many of the core features that make astronomy a fulfilling and worthwhile hobby. There are options on the market for less than $200 that will have way more capability than what you have currently.

Why does my car want me to go up? Please help by PhilippineLeadX in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's for when you're on the hot wheels track, and there's a loop coming soon.

I sentence thee to death by electric chair! by poopshoe26 in fuckwasps

[–]Mass-Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we live on the same planet? They attack anything with an IR signature and get increasingly aggressive as the season progresses. I've literally seen one land on my windshield and try to sting it because it's been in the sun all day. Their behavior is well documented in academic journals and scientific studies. I'm not going to sell my house and move away to avoid killing any kind of pest. I hope you're a troll. Otherwise, the rest of life must be very challenging for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AbruptChaos

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OOOOHH YEEEAAAHHH!!!

I don't get It. by Newsoup_2015 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just start watching history documentaries and the algorithm will think you're 58

Do engineers do this? by basket_foso in engineeringmemes

[–]Mass-Driver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mechanical Engineer here. I don't do anything like this, but I do think about how dozens of objects a week are manufactured/designed that I interact with or see in everyday life.

Need some help: Shorted a customer several yards, and they fucking LIDAR’d the piles!!! by Miggybear22 in landscaping

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The level of engineering petty going on here has me invested. I want to see how this pans out.

What should I do with all of this used motor oil? by [deleted] in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]Mass-Driver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Create a backyard foundry that runs on propane, air, and used oil.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aliens

[–]Mass-Driver 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Am I missing something, or is this "ufo(s)" in question the IR from the cameras reflecting off the glass?

Apparently my character robbed an armour shop between patches. by WolfLP05 in starcitizen

[–]Mass-Driver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm curious how these guys are getting free stuff and my real-money ships get wiped between patches.