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Hawaii Ham Discovers a Comet and it gets named after her

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KH6OWL, Mar 23, 2019.

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  1. K7LZR

    K7LZR Ham Member QRZ Page

    Fascinating work you do Heather, and welcome to the Amateur Radio hobby . Thank you for your expertise and work on a cool surveillance system which may someday save our lives! :)
     
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  2. WB4EZL

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  3. K8SQB

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  4. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    I have to buck the trend on this one.

    And I know it will likely be unpopular....

    In the last 15 years we have seen the adoption of the term 'citizen science', usually in place of 'amateur xxx', such as 'amateur astronomy'.

    What's in a name?

    Plenty.

    Many of us went into science because we saw it as an opportunity to make a contribution through individual merit and effort. In fact, we are celebrating an example--a RARE example nowadays-- of this through this thread. But the reality is that astronomy--in particular-- has become a form of socialistic mishmash where calling attention to individual discovery is often considered grounds for targeting the very people who make those discoveries. That is, 'group effort' has replaced individual success. And individual success is squashed as much as possible.

    If you are so inclined, go look at the pages of the Astrophysical Journal in 2019. You will find the 'author' page is often two or more pages in itself, with dozens--sometimes over 100-- authors. This is symptomatic of the problem.

    'Citizen Science' is an extension of this trend--to take away recognition from individuals and thrust it on large groups.

    I am sorry, but the very best people, at least in part, will continue to pursue things in small groups, or individually.

    Amateur astronomers are often highly skilled and excellent observers. Whether they are 'citizens' or not is an adjective that connotes a social form that has nothing to do with their superb and very much needed contributions.

    Your opinion may differ.

    73
    Chip W1YW
     
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  5. NJ1S

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    Doctor i think the work you do is some of the most important work on the planet. Asteroids and comets pose the greatest threat to life on this planet short of humans and Global warming!
    CONGRATS ON BECOMING A HAM. +EXTRA
     
  6. WN1MB

    WN1MB Ham Member QRZ Page

    I sarcastically disagree: Death is the greatest threat to life on this planet. And it's not Global warming; it's Gore-bull warming.
     
    Last edited: Mar 31, 2019
  7. NX1Q

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    Anyone know if the nightly net mentioned is simplex ?

    I would like to connect if it's on a echolink node repeater.
     
  8. N4QMS

    N4QMS Ham Member QRZ Page

    The dinosaurs are extinct because they didn't have a space program.

    Or a PHA survey.

    73
     
  9. PY3FJ

    PY3FJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    K1JT also....
     

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