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I can answer most questions involving general science and engineering, except those involving electronics and computers. My strong points are all the Earth Sciences, especially Meteorology and Astronomy, and any related subjects to Astronomy. My weak point is Electronics Technology. No astrology questions please, or questions about alleged UFO identifications.
Experience in the area
My hobby has been Astronomy for over 50 years. I currently ownand use a 30 inch portable telescope. I taught at the University Level for 13 years. My personal interest in life, in general, has always been science oriented.
Organizations
President - Erie County Mobile Observers Group for over 15 years.Member of allexperts.com astronomy catagory for over 8 years.
Publications
Astronomy Technology TodayErie Times Newspaper - I wrote the "Over Erie Skies" columnfor 11 years.
Education/Credentials
BS Metallurgical Engineering Grove City College, PAMaster's Degree, Gannon University, Erie, PAAlso retired USAF pilot, 20 years.
Awards and Honors
I was the discoverer of the Mini-Coathanger Asterism up in Ursa Minor. I earned 6 Air Medals with USAF and retired after 20 years of service with the rank of Major, with over 2100 hours flying time.I also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1956.
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Tom Whiting
2009-10-22 Planetary elongation, declination and effects on earth's orbit:
Hi Amir, Over millions and billions of years, Yes, there can be slow, very minor changes, barely measureable. But over our day to day lives, and in thousands of years (very short time frame), No
2009-10-12 Can we see atoms?:
Hi Luz, Not with the naked eye of course, but yes, using either a field ion microscope, or a scanning eletron microscope, see http://www.ornl.gov/info/ornlreview/rev28-4/text/atoms.htm Just google
2009-10-07 Earth science and space:
Hi Duncan, No. On Jan 1st when it's winter in the United Kingdom (and the Northern Hemisphere) then it's summertime in South Africa (and the southern hemisphere, by definition. That takes care of the
2009-09-03 science:
Hi Chase, The best I can determine is a tiny planet (nucleus) surrounded by an atmosphere, called the electron cloud where all the electrons are found in various "energy levels". It all involves the quantum
2009-09-02 what really happens:
Hi Krystine, Kind of an "off topic" question, isn't it? Be that as it may, the honest answer is.... no one really knows, from a science standpoint. So NO one can help you there. Science has no test
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