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curiouschris
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Reports being aired in the press about the Earth's axis having moved.
Well I think its a load of codswallop. but the press is reporting this as if its real. For such an event to occur would mean that all the stars would have moved in relation to the Earth by a small amount, which means every astronomer would need to recalibrate their equipment.
I have not heard of this happening.
It seems the actual explanation is the Earth's "figure axis" has moved. As I understand it this is an axis drawn through the Earth's center of gravity, and not the real axis. so in other words the Earth has not moved but over time may re adjust to the new alignment should no other events cause another re alignment.
So my question is, "hey guys have you had to readjust your telescopes?"
And what is a figure axis really?
CC
Well I think its a load of codswallop. but the press is reporting this as if its real. For such an event to occur would mean that all the stars would have moved in relation to the Earth by a small amount, which means every astronomer would need to recalibrate their equipment.
I have not heard of this happening.
It seems the actual explanation is the Earth's "figure axis" has moved. As I understand it this is an axis drawn through the Earth's center of gravity, and not the real axis. so in other words the Earth has not moved but over time may re adjust to the new alignment should no other events cause another re alignment.
So my question is, "hey guys have you had to readjust your telescopes?"
And what is a figure axis really?
CC