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Expertise
I`d be pleased to answer questions about any aspect of astronomy, particularly those related to cosmology, astrophysics, and planetary sciences. I can also provide reliable information on unique topics like dark energy, dark matter, black holes, etc.,.
Experience in the area
Teacher, adult after-hours education at local community college, including frequent "star parties." I have my own telescope system, and continue to stay apace of recent developments and emerging theories in the field.
Education/Credentials
BA, liberal arts with emphasis on sciences. BS, computer technology.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Dane | 05/11/12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Thanks for your answers, it has helped ..... |
| randy | 04/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Edward | 03/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | It is much clearer to me now ..... |
| Rick | 03/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I really didn't expect a response but ..... |
| Bill | 03/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks... I needed to update my knowledge! ..... |
Recent Answers from Patrick Weiler
2012-05-11 Black holes growing in size:
Hello again... "...we cannot see an object disappear beyond the event horizon because from our local time, the time frame of the object has slowed to the point that it no longer moves, so it never reaches
2012-05-11 Black holes growing in size:
Hello Dane...and thanks for using AllExperts You obviously have a good understanding of relativity. In the scenario you describe, I think that what you may be doing is overlooking the two local
2012-04-27 Aging properties of sun:
Hello Randy, and thanks for using AllExperts... It's a little strange, but we know the age of the sun by first knowing the age of Earth (4.6-billion years). We've determined that very accurately with
2012-03-26 Radio Waves/Signal boosted by Rock Formation:
Hello Alex...and thanks for using AllExperts The down 'n dirty answer to your question is, "Yes." The physical characteristics of your mountain or rock formation are critical though. First, the shape
2012-03-14 Confused about something: pulsars and pulsating stars:
"1. Do pulsars pulsate or not?" No. The neutron star itself doesn't pulsate. "2. Do pulsating stars pulsate?" Yes and no! The brightness of all pulsating stars pulsates, but not always for
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