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    A Spectral Data Availibility

    Not my field, but try this: https://www.google.com/search?&hl=en&q=catalog+of+stellar+spectra Cheers, Tom
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    Magnetic equivalent circuit for a UU-core inductor

    If you know the maximum and minimum currents in the two buss bars and their polarity, you can subtract the minimum from the maximum and use that resultant to size the magnetic circuit. Cheers, Tom
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    B Are some objects in the night sky just older images of other objects?

    Maybe this will help to get a feeling of the distances involved. That 1 part in 9 billion is the rough equivalent of walking around the Earth 375,000 times versus 375,001 times 375,000 times plus 1 mile. I doubt you would be able to tell the difference by then. :wink: Cheers, Tom
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    Random Thoughts 7

    For a bit more info, and some references, about the California Aqueduct, see: https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/6875543 Cheers, Tom
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    Stargazing Solar Activity and Space Weather Update thread

    When I am going someplace unusual, I usually have my wife and her tablet or cell phone along. (they are decent navigators between them) But I still have a Thomas Brothers map book in the car... and an older one in the house. They come in handy when the Internet or the power go on vacation.
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    Turbocharging carbureted petrol 2 stroke engines

    :oldsurprised: :oldsurprised: Sounds like a case of "Live and Learn." Too often the first requirement is skipped.
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    Plumbing Compressed air powered water pressure

    How does that differ from gravity feed?... other than needing a bladder?
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    Cargo to space launch problem

    Yup, Mach 30 would be a, uhmm, uhh, shall we say, a definite challenge? [EDIT] See thread https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/7091509 The USA military will be trying to hit Mach 7 in early 2025, just to see what happens. Kind of a slow start for your Mach 30. :sleep:
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    The best and most secure password manager

    Ahh, OK. I interpreted your use of passwords as when you operate locally, as booting or running specific software. I agree passwords are useful and necessary when interacting with various sites that have personal information. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers, Tom
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    Human Sperm, Egg Cells Mass-Generated using iPS

    Kyoto University scientists mass-generate cells for sperm, eggs using human iPS The research, published in the online edition of the British science journal Nature on Monday, amplified the number of male and female primitive germ cells over 10 billion times from their initial culture stage...
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    The best and most secure password manager

    I'm wondering if the popularity of Password Security Software is based on angst, personal insecurity, corporate decrees, or actual need... as perhaps national security reasons. A FIrewall/Virus Scanner/Sandbox approach is quite protective... and A LOT less intrusive!
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    Sprag clutch with disengagement

    Yea, it does. Ultimately, there needs to be either a manually operated clutch somewhere in the drivetrain, or any braking action within the motor/drivetrain be disabled. The only possibility I see for a clutch is something that moves axially to disengage. Think the starter on your car, or the...
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    Sprag clutch with disengagement

    https://www.techbriefs.com/component/content/article/29347-mfs31258 (above found with: https://www.google.com/search?&hl=en&q=releasable+sprag+clutch+design) Cheers, Tom
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    Bad News for SpaceX Starship -- Raptor Engine Exploded

    https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/spacex-raptor-engine-test-explosion In a tweet accompanying a clip from the footage, NASASpaceflight wrote, “The raptor testing stand at McGregor experienced an anomaly a few moments ago. The vapors from the anomaly caused a secondary explosion on...
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    Calculate RPM for Launching Ball by Flywheel

    A side note: As a kid, we would occassionally play 'sand lot' baseball. One day I was pitching to a very good hitter. Normally when pitching I would release the ball by releasing my thumb pressure. This would impart a little spin to the ball as it left my hand/fingers. One day I tried...
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