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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-07 | sultan | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for your answers but....i think you have to be open mind and dont let the influnce of the religons effect your answer |
| 2009-11-02 | Joshua | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-27 | Bruce | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very interesting! thank you! |
| 2009-10-06 | Josh | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-28 | Connie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! I thought I was losing it when I mensioned seeing a falling starr shoot past orion's belt @ around 1:00am. Iwas buntly told orion is not in a summer sky. Keep looking up! Connie |
| 2009-08-24 | Marc | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | honest and quick. Thank you for confirming what I thought. |
| 2009-08-20 | Orono | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I think you are really great becuse my dad explained shorter but you answered me really long. Thanks! |
| 2009-08-12 | shameem | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | You're great! |
| 2009-08-12 | shameem | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-12 | Reg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your promptness and your knowledge. |
| 2009-08-02 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Sounds very clear. I will digest it over the next few days. Thanks David |
| 2009-06-29 | peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks again,i suppose in the time it would take we would be gone anyway,natural extinction,cheers |
| 2009-06-28 | allan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-24 | cynthia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-23 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ah I have never thought in this perspective! Thanks for your reply. |
| 2009-06-21 | Nicole | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your response it was very helpful :) |
| 2009-06-20 | christina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-18 | Vanessa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! That makes sense. |
| 2009-06-17 | peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | great,the stars luminosity is an indication of potential for planets,again thanks for your sympathy,be back with more questions later |
| 2009-06-12 | peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for your patience,10/10 always |
| 2009-06-10 | peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | cheers,another fast clear answer,narrowed down to the solar system itself,although this would somewhat contradict the saying we are stardust forged in stars in the vast distance of space,thanks again |
| 2009-06-09 | peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | cheers,great fast answer i liked the second part,coal,hydro or witchcraft,simple for an astro dummie like myself |
| 2009-05-31 | Rick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Professor. Even though I have no expertise in this area, this question has puzzled me for a long time. I've asked astrophysicists and geologists about it, buy your answer is the best one I ever received. Thank you again |
| 2009-05-24 | Eddy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot. |
| 2009-05-24 | Bruce Bond | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This Lady is a TEN- on all points. |
| 2009-05-23 | Dane | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-12 | Cameron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-01 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Courtney. Very well written explanation that was easy to follow along and understand despite my having no background in astrophysics. |
| 2009-04-23 | Eddy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-14 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Courtney, just what I wanted. |
Answers by Expert:
Courtney Seligman
Expertise
I can answer almost any question about astronomy and related sciences (such as physics and geology). I will not answer questions about astrology and similar pseudo-scientific rubbish.
Experience
I have been a professor of astronomy for nearly 40 years, and am working on an online text/encyclopedia of astronomy.
Publications
(too long ago to be relevant)
Education/Credentials
I received a BA in astronomy and physics, and MA in astronomy, both from UCLA. I was working on my doctoral dissertation when I started teaching, and discovered that I preferred teaching to research.
Awards and Honors
(too long ago to be relevant)
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