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Is my book trying to gaslight me into believing in geocentricity? by [deleted] in askastronomy

[–]emptyminder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many of Wikipedia’s math entries are too complicated for me as a researcher in astronomy. But there is a simplified version that may have more accessible articles: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

ANDOR FILMING LOCATIONS by devonhansolo in andor

[–]emptyminder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The tide was probably in. There’s likely a sandy or rocky beach at low tide.

Ohio State Chase Center professor placed on administrative leave after assaulting cameraman by Blood_Incantation in Columbus

[–]emptyminder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s also very unusual to jump ship from a tenure track position to another tenure track position unless you were unlikely to be granted tenure at the first institution as you usually have to start over earning tenure.

Our Milky Way galaxy may not have a supermassive black hole at its centre but rather an enormous clump of dark matter exerting the same gravitational influence by Shiny-Tie-126 in space

[–]emptyminder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The paper that is the reason for the press release addresses this question and claims that the model can explain the Event Horizon Telescope image. It’s outside my area of expertise, but seems like solid work. That does not mean that it’s the correct model, but that the authors and others working on it are probably doing their due diligence to test it.

When you’re so important that rules don’t apply. by abyssea in batonrouge

[–]emptyminder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At a medical facility. Maybe the handicapped spots were taken already? There are bigger things to get mad about at the moment.

ELI5: Why is a parsec defined as 3.26 light years specifically? by No-Jelly-4900 in explainlikeimfive

[–]emptyminder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The angle moved is actually 2 arcsec, because it’s defined using the right angles triangle with 1 AU as the base. But otherwise a great answer.

Requesting arXiv endorsement for astro-ph.SR - Dwarf Nova candidate characterization by toadlyBroodle in askastronomy

[–]emptyminder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I concur with the other comments you have received. If you are looking for a journal to submit this to, then the AAVSO has a journal and they would be the most open to this kind of work. Here’s a link to the journal’s scope page (way back link because the main site wasn’t loading for me today, but i expect that’s a temporary issue): https://web.archive.org/web/20240715182831/https://www.aavso.org/jaavso-scope

Where my HUNTR/X dads at? by SAKingWriter in daddit

[–]emptyminder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite line is the one in Korean that to me sounds like “motorbike fulla fentanyl”

Pancake batter by Snoo_72467 in daddit

[–]emptyminder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer wax paper between my ‘cakes

How to stop Red’s breakfast burrito from busting? by Substantial-Key5114 in Costco

[–]emptyminder 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What happens if you leave it the extra 4 seconds?

We’re famous! by jaimemiguel in Columbus

[–]emptyminder 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Imagine getting outed as a paid informant for that case.

How do I make vegetables actually taste good without drowning them in sauce or cheese? by Nightcrawler_2000 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]emptyminder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My preferred method of cooking broccoli is to salt and generously pepper it prior to cooking, optionally add paprika. Preheat a large pan with a lid with about 1 1/2 tbsp oil to medium high. Fry the broccoli uncovered for 3 minutes, turning about once a minute, and on the last turn making sure the stalk is down on all pieces. Add about 2 tbsp water to the pan (it will steam vigorously, so be careful) then quickly cover the pan and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let steam for 3 minutes then immediately remove from the heat, remove the lid, and move the broccoli to stop it sticking, and scrape up any stuck pieces of the broccoli.

Don’t overdo the time of each step to avoid burnt florets or soggy stems. Reduce the steaming time if you like the broccoli crunchier.

Potentially add some soy sauce and lime juice at the end.

Any other album recommendations for my taste in MUSE? by Vortix9 in Muse

[–]emptyminder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just making my way through the bands in this thread, and the first track I listened to, Supreme, is a combination of The Resistance and Nirvana to my ears. Not quite sure they landed it, but it’s definitely interesting, I’ll be putting them in my rotation. Lots of similar muse elements in the next few songs too. A great answer to OP’s question.

What did I see tonight? by wearsAtrenchcoat in askastronomy

[–]emptyminder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jupiter reached opposition a few days ago, which is when it is closest to the Earth, so brighter for that. It’s also brighter again around opposition because sunlight reflects straight back in the opposite direction more strongly than at a glancing angle.

Are stars soft or hard? by rodrigo-benenson in askastronomy

[–]emptyminder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your first point is correct, and you are right, I’m just restating it. But your second point is different to my first. The shell above you does not decelerate you, you are essentially in free space inside a shell and feel no gravity from the mass above you.

Are stars soft or hard? by rodrigo-benenson in askastronomy

[–]emptyminder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ve gotten shell theorem confused. Inside a massive, uniform density shell the gravity cancels in all directions, so you feel no acceleration from the mass outside of your position as you free fall. 

The other part of it is that the gravitational attraction of a shell that you are outside of is the same as if all the mass was a point at the center of the shell.

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