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Locutus

#165
July 01, 2012, 09:19:11 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on July 01, 2012, 09:17:19 PM
Dude. I'm downloading that app right now!  :yes:

It's free, and you won't be disappointed.   
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#166
July 01, 2012, 09:20:16 PM
Quote from: Locutus on July 01, 2012, 09:19:11 PM
It's free, and you won't be disappointed.

I can't wait until dark to try it out.  :smile: :yes:

I feel like a kid at xmas. Hope it isn't cloudy out tonight!
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#167
July 01, 2012, 09:21:01 PM
Gonna help me with my telescope aiming too I hope!
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#168
July 01, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Tip the iPhone at an angle to start the panning mode where it will follow the skies as you turn.   
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#169
July 01, 2012, 09:25:08 PM
You have it downloaded already?
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#170
July 01, 2012, 09:26:55 PM
Quote from: Locutus on July 01, 2012, 09:25:08 PM
You have it downloaded already?

Yup.
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#171
July 01, 2012, 09:30:09 PM
Holy hell is this thing cool! It'll show you whats in the skies even in daylight!  :smitten:  Including the planets.  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#172
July 01, 2012, 09:31:05 PM
Yeah, it's a pretty awesome app.  There are lots of things it can do once you get to playing with it. 
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#173
July 01, 2012, 09:33:18 PM
I've see the southern cross a couple of times in my life; both times though I was engaged in activities that required my undivided attention and never really got to enjoy it. . .  :'(

I'd love to see it again one night! It has always held my fascination as well. . .
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#174
July 01, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on July 01, 2012, 09:33:18 PM

I'd love to see it again one night! It has always held my fascination as well. . .

Hopefully with an adult beverage and a fair lady by your side.  :yes:
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#175
July 01, 2012, 09:35:20 PM
Let me know how it works when you try the app after dark.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#176
July 01, 2012, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: Locutus on July 01, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
Hopefully with an adult beverage and a fair lady by your side.  :yes:

:yes:  The trifecta would include the deck of a tall ship from which to gaze at it!  :yes:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#177
July 01, 2012, 09:37:38 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on July 01, 2012, 09:36:11 PM
:yes:  The trifecta would include the deck of a tall ship from which to gaze at it!  :yes:

Absolutely!
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Locutus

#178
July 01, 2012, 09:45:07 PM
BTW, that app also updates satellites in real time as well (ISS, Hubble, etc.).  I was actually able to use it to spot the Chinese mini space station going overhead one night while they had the crew up there.  The only thing you need is the Norad ID for the satellite you're looking for and you can find it via the app.   Norad ids can be found online in various different places.

I've also used it in the past to see the Hubble Space telescope as it has flown by overhead as well.  Very neat to be able to see these things in real time as they pass overhead.   Most people don't ever bother to look up and see what they're missing.
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Palehorse

#179
July 01, 2012, 09:55:43 PM
I look up all of the time at night. I always have.  :yes:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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