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I have been studying solar radiation and gravity since 1999
when I invented the "Solar Plasma Meter" and during the original experiments saw a slow change in the readings. Can you tell me the number of degrees between the ecliptic and the black hole at the center of the galaxy? I believe the readings were Hawking radiation. Thank you. bobbyg
Hi Bobby,
5.6 degrees. On page 338 of my star Atlas, Uranometria, Vol 2 Southern Hemisphere, we see the galactic center coordinates are 17 Hr 45.7 min
of RA, Declination -29.00 degrees.
The ecliptic higher up (north of that exact location, at the same RA value) is -23.4 degrees Declination. (near it's southern-most point in the sky). 29 minus 23.4 = 5.6 degrees.
Although, realize that neither entity knows that the other one exists, or what those man-created... values are.
Clear Skies,
Tom Whiting
Erie, PA
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Tom Whiting
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Astronomy has been my hobby/pasttime for over 50 years. Currently own 3 telescopes, the largest of which is a 30 inch Newtonian truss Dob that is portable.I taught Astronomy/Meteorology at the University Level for 13 years before retiring in 1995. Being retired and home most of the time, I am able to answer all questions relatively quickly, unless it's a new moon weekend with good observing conditions. No astrology questions please, or questions about alleged UFO picture identifications.
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Experience: Astronomy has been my hobby and study for over 50 years. We currently now own a 30 inch portable telescope (Updated - Pennsylvania`s largest portable telescope). It can be seen on our website at:http://www.velocity.net/~bwhiting and also attend several regional starparties during the year, and have been on 5 total solar eclipse expeditions.
Organizations: President, Erie County Mobile Observers Group for over 15 years.
Publications: Wrote the "Over Erie Skies" newspaper article in our local newspaper for 11 years (1975-86).
Education: Masters Degree- Taught at the University level for 13 years. Retired 20 years -USAF Pilot - KC-135 with 180 combat missions; Also Eagle Scout, Philmont staff 2 Yrs, Order of Arrow Lodge Chief, Ham Radio (inactive).
Awards: two discoveries: The mini-coathanger asterism in Ursa Minor (the little dipper) And the mini-ladle- another asterism in the bowl of Ursa Minor. Clients: Currently President of the ECMOG as mentioned above.
Education/Credentials
BS Metallurgical Engineering Grove City College, PAMaster's Degree, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Also retired USAF pilot, 20 years.
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