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Astrowatch in Airplanes March 15, 2008

Posted by Ananth in Astronomy, General.
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I have always relied on sky charts to guide me through the heavens. Printed charts suck because they usually calibrate the sky for 40 degree North (or south). So I end up using KStars.

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Missed Geminids, Bah ! December 15, 2007

Posted by Ananth in Astronomy, Rants.
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Bangalore Sucks ! I would gladly leave the city given the slightest chance. While its hard surviving as a pedestrian on the dangerous roads where vehicles Speed Up instead of Slowing Down if they see a human form trying to cross the road, its even harder to survive as an amateur backyard sky-gazer.

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