User talk:Dr. Submillimeter/Archive Aug 2006

Your efforts on astronomical articles
Hello, I wanted to thank you for your efforts on various astronomical (galaxy) articles and the improvements you made to them. I'm one of the amateur enthusiasts you speak of on your user page, even though I do try to get things right when editing (and I abhor plagiarism and copyright violations), so I do appreciate the revisions you are making.--Kalsermar 20:41, 13 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Thank you for the compliment. Note that some of my harsher comments ae aimed at other people (who I have subtlely left unnamed but who you and I know are responsible for things like the misnamings in Wikipedia).  I think your contributions and attitude are generally very positive. GeorgeJBendo 21:14, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

Galaxy Question
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Marasama#M104_group CarpD (^_^)

Re: M104 Group
I took a look of the Atlas of the Universe website which has pretty good lists of various galaxy groups. On this page M104 is listed as being a member of the NGC4594/M104 group, but on this page M104 is listed separately and some of the members in the "NGC4594 group" are listed as being as members of the NGC 4699 group. What comes to the Wikipedia page, it is not only almost empty, but also ridden with errors. I think it deserves deletion.--JyriL talk 18:10, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Edits on Herschel 400 Catalogue
Hi George, thanks for your help on the H400 page, its my first real edit so am interested in the process and some of your corrections.

The M102 edit I am confused by, I understand that it is now broadly accepted that M102 is a duplicate observation of M101 as uncovered by Hogg et al. Although many cats still erroneously site NGC 5866. I included it for completeness. Do you know anyone who is working on the M101/M102/NGC 5866 pages to clarify this?

Your edits on object names are interesting, I have to admit I have gathered them from the net and books (Stephen James O'Meara for example) where I have seen them or heard them at star parties. Is there an official list, maybe maintained by the IAU? If so I will use this and update my site. If there is no official list yet names are used how do you or I know what is acceptable?

Also since I'm a newby at this any hints on style, content etc greatly appreciated. I have to admit the whole process of just diving in is liberating. Should new articles on Astronomy like the H400 have been discussed somewhere first?

Jim Cornmell 08:51, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Galaxy Groups
F.Y.I., Richard takes a while to reply back. Please be patient on that email. CarpD (^_^)

WikiCast
I hope you don't mind - someone from WikiCast was looking for knowledgable types and i sent him your name. Here is the link to his request.


 * Thank you, I feel honored. However, someone is going to need to explain what I need to do next. GeorgeJBendo 22:58, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Nothing. I think this guy will come to you, if he is interested. I have no idea what it's about. Maybe you'll get famous ;) --Exodio 01:04, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

WikiCast: A Request
Hi, (Sorry if this rambles on)

I am the indvidual that asked on WikiProject space..

WikiCast is an attempt to do 'free' content net radio with a Wiki Focus. It is very much in Alpha Development. One of the programme ideas for WikiCast was an astronomy/space show called 'Nocturne'.

A possible format would be to have one 'big' topic in the programme, (say black holes), but alongside have a short 'space news' section and have coverage on appropriate recent or expected events.

The audience for this would be essentialy general, but effectivly Wikipedians, so in places stuff could get reasonably technical.

Would you be interested in produing 'Nocturne' for WikiCast? I can explain some of the 'technical' side if you are interested. ShakespeareFan00 22:15, 26 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Have got your response, give me time to put some more detial together. ShakespeareFan00 16:28, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Editting Astronomica Acronym

 * Sure you can edit it. No problems, thanks, CarpD 8/27/06.

Finished the Acronym page
Finished the List of astronomy acronyms, or least, all that I have listed on my personal list. Thanks, CarpD (^_^) 8/30/06

Mind-numbingly long lists of acronyms

 * Wow, it is longer than letter 'S', for now. No problem, this page is not as pressing as some.  So no need to stress over it.  Thanks, CarpD (^_^)  8/31/06