patsylabrador Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I have just started a new Futurelearn course about moons. It is so good and so interesting. YS has a very strong pair of binoculars and tonight, despite all the light pollution I was able to see Jupiter's moons. Trying to remember their names.....Callisto,Io,Gannymede and Europa. It was very exciting, like magic. I've learned lots in the few days I've been doing this course. I want to sign up for the course about the Holocaust and the one about North Korea. They are free and there is no pressure - what's not to like? I can't emphasise enough just how much fun these courses are. I started one that I didn't really enjoy so that was that, I didn't lose anything but I am glad I tried it. If nothing else I am better at pub quizzes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sounds fascinating, PL. Do you end up with any kind of qualification at the end of a course ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Not as such. It varies. Some courses you can get a certificate of achievement, some courses have an optional final exam but I can't remember if they can be applied to anything. After my last post I registered for three courses - the two I mentioned plus one about Richard I I I, I cant think of a better way to begin a new year. All I am spending is some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've signed up for that course too I haven't started it yet, as I've been really busy, but will be catching up when I have a week off the week after next I was motivated by my 4 year old nephew who knows more about moons of planets than I'll ever know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I was so amazed at being able to see Jupiters moons through binoculars I ended up buying a telescope. Took this photo recently, you can just make out a moon on the top left (looked better through the eyepiece). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 What can I say but oooooh coooooooooooooooooooool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I was so amazed at being able to see Jupiters moons through binoculars I ended up buying a telescope. Took this photo recently, you can just make out a moon on the top left (looked better through the eyepiece). I can see two.....I only had one glass at lunchtime as it was YS birthday party and I really needed it! Buying a telescope, tho...theres dedication for you Looking forward to more cosmic pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 How fascinating and what a beautiful photo. I bet that North korea course is incredibly interesting, please keep us informed with any little nuggets of information you might pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Have you seen this in the news? The dark side of the moon. link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Have you seen this in the news? The dark side of the moon. link "There is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it's all dark" Sorry busmans holiday there (Will anyone understand that comment Depends how well you know me I guess ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 alright - far side of the moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 "There is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it's all dark" Sorry busmans holiday there (Will anyone understand that comment Depends how well you know me I guess ) Pink Floyd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Cooooool! The moons. As for the dark side of the moon well, must have used a big flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 "There is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it's all dark" Sorry busmans holiday there (Will anyone understand that comment Depends how well you know me I guess ) Pink Floyd? Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Jupiter is a good binocular object at the moment, as it's at opposition. Which basically means it is at its closest distance to the Earth. Any decent pair of binos, say 10x50, will clearly show the four Galilean moons, assuming that they aren't in front or behind the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 "There is no dark side of the moon really, as a matter of fact it's all dark" Sorry busmans holiday there (Will anyone understand that comment Depends how well you know me I guess ) Pink Floyd? Well done Am I missing something...????......curious and curiouser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Pink Floyd album, Dark Side of the Moon. Last track, Eclipse - lyrics:- All that you touch All that you see All that you taste All you feel. All that you love All that you hate All you distrust All you save. All that you give All that you deal All that you buy, beg, borrow or steal. All you create All you destroy All that you do All that you say. All that you eat And everyone you meet All that you slight And everyone you fight. All that is now All that is gone All that's to come and everything under the sun is in tune but the sun is eclipsed by the moon. "There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Ahh thank you princess for explaining....now it all makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Boy would have had his bins out if there'd been less cloud. I can't use them; I am astigmatic, so my eyes don't work well with binoculars. BTW (if we get a clear sky) the ISS is going over just after 6pm on the 14th - a Valentine's flypast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill2b Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I bought a telescope when my kids were younger, it was great but the only problem was I focused on something then jumped out of the way and by the time my kids got a look it had moved out of sight I love the planets/space stuff, the distances and measurements are absolutely astronomical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
