Comments on: I’m giving a talk at Eastern Michigan University Feb. 15

By: Scott Moore

Scott Moore — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:32:48 +0000

Just got back from your talk in front of 250+ of southeastern Michigan’s finest! Great job! Thoroughly enjoyed your talk. I had read Death already but I needed to see “the great man” in action. You did not disappoint. Thanks for making the trek back to Michigan.

By: Alica

Alica — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:08:54 +0000

So happy you’re coming to the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area

By: Zerlix

Zerlix — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:32:57 +0000

Where at EMU? Convocation Center?

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:49:42 +0000

LionDancer @ 18

Sorry you can’t be there. I’m excited that the BA is visiting my alma mater.

I remember that scope. I wish Richard could be there, too.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:58:22 +0000

Phil, I’ve been reading BA for over ten years now, and never left a comment til now. I work in the film industry but astronomy has been an interest since I was a kid, and your site has taught me a lot about our universe over the years. I graduated from U of M in 08 and am currently living in Detroit, so I’ll definitely be in Ypsi for the talk! Looking forward to it.

You know, the similarities between filmmaking and astronomy would surprise you. For example, we also use advanced optics to look at stars….

By: Kea

Kea — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:42 +0000

Neat-o!

By: Scott P.

Scott P. — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29:47 +0000

You had to pick the week I am giving a lecture out of state, didn’t you?

By: LionDancer

LionDancer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:12 +0000

I’m sorry Phil, but I hate you. I was born in Ypsilanti, I grew up in Willis and I live in Ann Arbor…sorta. For the last four years I’ve had to work in Augusta, GA, which means there is no way I’ll be able to see you in Ypsi and so I hate you.
Not.
I can only hope some day I’ll be able to meet you and listen to you talk as you sound to be a interesting fellow. One plus of working in Augusta, GA (actually Grovetown, GA) on the midnight shift is I’ve been able to revisit the sky that I used to look at a lot when I was younger. It sure hasn’t changed, but I wish I had that 8″ I help my friend grind.
And for some amazing food go to Zingerman’s Roadhouse.

By: Ira

Ira — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:13 +0000

Yay, my Alma mater! One of the nicest telescopes in Michigan (in sadly some of the worst skies), and I believe they may even have their Radio Scope up now.

My advisor there is who turned me on to you many years ago, and who I’m guessing may have been instrumental in bringing you there. So say hi to Dr. Koehn for me. Pretty bummed that I can’t come down to see you speak!

By: JulieMTL

JulieMTL — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:43:11 +0000

357 mi, 6 hours 21 mins I-94 E from my home in Waukesha, WI according to Google Maps. (shortest of three options)

By: John

John — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:18:19 +0000

I chuckled heartily when I realized that Eastern Michigan University is EMU.

By: Combat Astronomer

Combat Astronomer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:45:33 +0000

Damn, I go to Western Michigan University and I would LOVE to attend. Unfortunately, I have an Intermediate GIS class at almost the exact same time… Perhaps I can convince the professor that this is related to Georelational Databases.. LOL If I’m lucky though, I’ll see ya there Dr. Plait!

By: chief

chief — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:47:41 +0000

Phil. send a tweet to the ISS crew and see if any of them are regular readers of this blog. Be interesting to hear from the watchers in the sky.

By: Hagar the huron

Hagar the huron — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:14:46 +0000

i’m class of 92 (Putnam Hall 4ever) and a proud member of the California Bowl team from 87…best thing about Ypsi you ask.

Michigan Ave into A2…lol.

By: Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:07:16 +0000

Sidetrack

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:41:29 +0000

If your schedule isn’t too tight, you’re more than welcome to come down the road to see what we’ve done to Angell Hall. Although if you want to look through a ‘scope, I’d stick with Sherzer. EMU has sensible lighting.

By: sun runner

sun runner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:40:22 +0000

Awesome! I live and work in the Ann Arbor area (came here for grad school at UM and never left). If you need a recommendation for the best place to grab a beer in Ypsi, let me know. (by the way, it’s a tossup between the Corner Brewery and the Sidetrack.)

By: Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:52 +0000

I have jury duty in Lansing that week so hopefully I will be out by 5pm and I can make it to Ypsi. I look forward to the presentation.

Regner…Sacriledge!!! (A2 does have better eateries and it takes half the time to get to Detroit…)

By: Tim H

Tim H — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:10:20 +0000

Now I’m really bummed. I live in Flint, just 60 miles away, and I can’t make it.

I would love to see your presentation!

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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:44:09 +0000

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:43:12 +0000

1- that is a good observation of golden horseshoe. I wonder if I am seeing the elevation difference between L Ont and L Erie on the south part of that horseshoe, representing the Niagara escarpment/Niagara falls. Maybe.

By: Chris Lindsay

Chris Lindsay — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Hey Phil, If you’re going to be around in the area for a bit, you know have some extra time to kill, feel free to drop me a line and I can throw together an Ann Arbor Science and Skeptics get-together at a restaurant or bar for you! Our treat!

Looking forward to coming out and hearing your “Death From the Skies” talk!

~ Chris

By: Regner Trampedach

Regner Trampedach — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:27:49 +0000

Have Fun, Phil. I went to MSU and always regretted that it was in East Lansing and not Ann Arbor.
I guess you’ll miss out on Neil’s performance here at Macky’s Auditorium (click on “my” website for info) on that same evening…
Cheers, Regner

By: JHGRedekop

JHGRedekop — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:23 +0000

I’m in the big blob one lake over to the right. It looks so close in the photo… Unfortunately, it’s far enough that I won’t be able to bike over and see your talk. Growf.

By: Pete Jackson

Pete Jackson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:17:23 +0000

A couple of comments on the excellent night-view image you have.

It clearly shows the effect of clouds on night views where Milwaukee is in the clear and Chicago is under clouds.

And the western end of Lake Ontario is often called the “Golden Horseshoe” because a lot of Canada’s industrial development is concentrated there, and it sure looks like a horseshoe in this image!