![]() A pair of $30-50 binoculars are better than almost any telescope below $100, and they are vastly superior to the Vivitar Telescope.īut make no mistake, though there are many cheap refractors that are terrible, the Vivitar is one of the worst. 50mm objectives are enough to gather plenty of light for deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters), and can show nice wide star-fields, without being too heavy to hold. A photo tripod and a tripod adapter can allow you to choose 10x-20x magnifications as well. You can choose which magnification you want based upon whether you want stable, wide-field views, or slightly shaky higher powers that give you the opportunity to examine features on the Moon. The tripod was acceptable when used on a table, the images were passable, and the eyepieces were pretty good for their type.įor the same price as the Vivitar Telescope, you can get a pair of 7x50, 8x50, or 10x50 binoculars. But I found that telescope to be actually quite usable and showed nice images of the Pleiades, the Moon, and Jupiter’s moons. ![]() In theory, it should have all the same problems: It’s a small 40mm refractor with a cheap tripod and Huygens eyepieces. Not long ago I used a similarly-priced toy refractor, which is sold under a number of names including the Discover with Dr. You know that classic science demonstration where you take two magnifying glasses of different focal lengths, and you put them in a cardboard tube and turn that into a telescope? Essentially, what Vivitar has done, is they’ve taken a small magnifying glass lens, put it in a plastic tube, and packaged it with some horrible eyepieces and a toy tripod. However traditionally, the department store refractor has at least had an acceptable objective lens, a coated or multicoated achromatic doublet, which was at least technically capable of forming good images, if all other concerns of mounting and eyepieces could be taken care of. These are typically hobbykillers because they can have frustrating mounts which make it difficult to find anything, and they have tiny, distorted eyepieces. They’re typically small thin little refractors on wobbly undersized tripods with mediocre eyepieces and overly high magnifications. Us telescope enthusiasts have been waging a war against the “department store refractor” for about as long as you could go to a department store and buy a telescope. Even stargazing with the unaided eye will bring you more joy. If you own this telescope and you think you like it, I am begging you to scrape together even the additional $40 for a cheap pair of 10x50 binoculars, you will be much happier. My general policy is that though I may point out the flaws in a telescope, if you have a telescope that I don’t like, and you like it, that’s fine. Don’t buy it if it’s on sale for $5, don’t buy it for full price. Don’t buy it as a gift for a kid, don’t buy it for yourself just to get started, don’t buy it assuming you can work with its quirks, don’t buy it as a joke for the experienced astronomer in your life. I do this to help you understand the immense range & versatility of this amazing software-program.Do not buy this Vivitar refractor telescope. Please know that I am an experienced user. I'll leave you with a screenshot of mine, and also one of the screen approximating - roughly - of how it looks when you begin. This program is quite large, so download when you have a few minutes. But if you need another copy for some reason, these can be downloaded here: Here you go:Īs for instructions, a full copy of them is bundled with the program that you download. Choose which version is correct for your computer. On this link is the main page for downloading Stellarium. It is also one of the best! So here's my 'Cut & Paste' for you (and whoever could use it): There are others available, but they can cost you upwards of £200. ![]() ![]() Stellarium is what is called a 'Planetarium-Program' and quite large. ![]() It will help you know what's up there for you to see - once you get your telescope sorted. It's essentially a Road-Map of the nighttime sky from your location. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Because at one point, the two people I just named - Giveon and Letitia - were also new up-and-coming talents, and someone gave them a shot. However, Ayana pointed out that “so many people have given me a shot as a previously unheard of new name in publishing, and it would be really cool to be able to do the same thing on the acting side and bring in new, undiscovered Black talent for Beasts of Prey. If he ever wanted to have a foray into acting, we would love to snag him.” “He’s not necessarily an actor to my knowledge, but when I first saw Giveon, who is an R&B musician, I thought, ‘He looks so much like how I pictured Ekon in my head.’ It was really striking. I think she’s probably rather busy at the moment,” Ayana revealed. ‘The Three-Body Problem’: The Cast & Everything Else We Know About The New Netflix Series Letitia Wright in 2022. Now that the film is in the works, fans have started to bring up actors they’d like to see in the roles of Koffi and Ekon. Of course, I want to have an active role, and they’ve been really lovely about consulting even in the early stages. ![]() A lot of times I’m happy to defer to people when they’re working in their area of expertise. I do have a lot of trust in Clubhouse Pictures and Melody Cooper, who’s written this beautiful screenplay. Books are my first love, and that’s always where I’m going to feel most comfortable. When it comes to how hands-on she’s going to be with the film, Ayana said she’s “in the middle. I am an author first. I’ve gotten to look at the screenplay for Beasts of Prey, and it’s just hard to find words to describe how that feels to see your words converted into a new format. And then that happens and it’s truly surreal. ![]() “You’re just kind of hoping that a single one of your books will make it into the world, let alone three, and then a movie deal is just unthinkable really. “It’s really beyond my wildest dreams as an author,” Ayana told HollywoodLife. ‘Beasts of Ruin’ is Ayana Gray’s second novel in the ‘Beasts of Prey’ series. The 29-year-old has been blown away by the book’s response from fans and the streaming service. So that’s it all kind of came together in pieces.”Īyana’s first novel, Beasts of Prey, is being developed as a feature film by Netflix. And then I think about what characters could fit into that story. And then I think about what stories could not really fit into that world. That’s always where I start, with the world. I started to think about the world of Beasts of Prey. All of those things sort of came together in a really unique way. There’s a very famous story about two man-eating lions in East Africa called Tsavo Man-Eaters that I always thought was a really chilling but very interesting story. “I studied abroad in Ghana and got the chance to really see Blackness in a new lens and that had a tremendous impact on me. “I took a course while I was a university student called political violence where we grappled a lot with ideas of good and evil and that really struck me,” Ayana said. The author noted that a “series of things” inspired the Beasts of Prey story. Ryan Murphy’s 'The Watcher': What To Know About Netflix Thriller With Jennifer Coolidge & Mia FarrowĪyana Gray is the author of the ‘Beasts of Prey’ series. 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’: Everything To Know About Netflix Spin-Off Series ![]() 'Wednesday' On Netflix: The Release Date Revealed & More You Need To Know Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu ![]() ![]() There are eight classes, each one with a different magic associated with it. The player can lose class if they, for example, die too many times, and no longer qualify for the better class. The rank depends on accumulated SPP and the class depends on certain criteria on how well the player is doing on missions. There are two categories to determine the title given to the player: the rank and the class. The six who are not included are Yuichi Nakamura ( Trey), Aki Toyosaki ( Cinque), Miyuki Sawashiro ( Sice), Mayuko Aoki ( Seven), Miyu Irino ( Eight), and Daisuke Ono ( Nine).
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![]() “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard School at the time. "You can listen to episodes in any order and at any time."Īpple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. "What I love most about this show is that the content is evergreen," says Shankar. The show also explores the science of change with experts like Adam Grant and Angela Duckworth. You’ll hear intimate conversations with people like Tiffany Haddish, Kacey Musgraves, and Riz Ahmed, as well as real-life inspirations, like John Elder Robison, who undergoes experimental brain stimulation to deepen his emotional intelligence, Daryl Davis, a Black jazz musician who inspires hundreds of KKK members to leave the Klan, and Shankar herself, who had her own “slight change of plans” earlier this year. Her insights into human behavior ultimately led her to create A Slight Change of Plans-Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021. “I was forced to try and figure out who I was, and who I could be, without the violin." Maya soon discovered a new path in the field of cognitive science, where she earned her PhD as a Rhodes Scholar studying how and why we change. ![]() ![]() Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. ![]() ![]() ![]() The so-called high-viscosity liquid means that the liquid is viscous and thick. The viscosity of different fluids varies greatly.Īt a pressure of 101.325kPa and a temperature of 20☌, the dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity of air, water and glycerin are: , K’have nothing to do with concentration. In the formula, is the intrinsic viscosity of the solution. The relationship between relative viscosity and concentration C can be expressed as: Liquid viscosity decreases with increasing temperature, while gas viscosity increases with increasing temperature.įor solutions, the relative viscosity μr is often used to indicate the ratio of the solution viscosity μ and the solvent viscosity μ. Viscosity changes significantly with temperature but usually changes little with pressure. Express the viscosity under a certain (τ/D) with ηa, which is called the apparent viscosity. Viscosity is only related to temperature, not to shear rate.Įxtended reading: Fluid flow meter types Non-Newtonian fluid:ĭoes not conform to the Newtonian formula τ/D=f(D). Newtonian fluid:Ī fluid that conforms to Newton’s formula. If the relative speed between the two plates is 1m/s, the viscosity of the liquid is 1Pa If a 1N shear stress is applied to a certain board. 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Now a thrust force F is applied to the upper plate to generate the force required for a degree of speed change.ĭue to the effect of viscosity, the object is subjected to frictional resistance and differential pressure resistance when moving in the fluid, resulting in loss of mechanical energy.Įssentially, the more viscous a liquid is and the more resistant it is to flow, the higher its viscosity.ĭue to the viscosity of the liquid, this force layer is transmitted layer by layer. The plates are filled with a certain liquid. It is defined as a pair of parallel plates with an area of A and a distance of dr. Viscosity is a physical and chemical property of a substance. Viscosity is a value obtained by measuring the inherent frictional force of a fluid. ![]() ![]() This week, however, will be that unit’s biggest test against this Bucs’ defensive front. SacksĪ big part of the Green Bay Packers’ success on offense this season has been the stellar play of their offensive line. As a team, Tampa’s red zone touchdown rate of 72.2 percent is the sixth-best rate in the NFL this season, and the Brady – Evans combo inside the 20 has been particularly good. Brady is completing nearly 61 percent of his passes and has 10 touchdowns to no interceptions. When in the red zone, Tom Brady and the Bucs’ offense has been very good this season at converting those appearances into touchdowns. Now, of course, Rodgers is as non-turnover prone of a quarterback as we’ve seen, but if that rare mistake does occur, this is a defense that will take advantage. After five games, Tamp has nine total turnovers, including six interceptions, which is the third-highest total in the NFL. This is a young Buccaneers secondary that a quarterback of Aaron Rodgers’ stature could take advantage of however, this is a secondary and a defensive unit that knows how to force turnovers. Now, it’s certainly worth noting that the Bucs will be without Veta Vea, who has been one of the better nose tackles this season, but their defensive front still remains stout. Through five games, the Bucs are allowing 58.4 rushing yards per game, the lowest total in football, and opposing running backs are averaging a measly 2.48 yards per carry. But this week, they will be up against what is statistically the league’s best run defense. Led by Aaron Jones, the Green Bay Packers have been one of the best rushing offenses in the game this season, averaging 150.8 rushing yards per game, the fifth-most in the NFL. Last Thursday’s loss to Chicago was a prime example of how penalties have hurt this Tampa team as they were flagged 11 times, stalling their own drives while extending the Bears’ offensive possessions. According to the Football Database, the Bucs are tied with Arizona for the most penalties in the NFL with 42, and they are second in penalty yards with 410, behind only New Orleans.Įight of Tampa’s penalties have come pre-snap in the form of false starts, and they have also been called for seven offensive holding penalties as well. Through five games, one of the biggest issues plaguing this Buccaneers team is that they continue to beat themselves with penalties. In order to help fans get a bit familiar with this somewhat uncommon opponent, I’ve put together five stats about Tampa to help give you an idea of who the Green Bay Packers will be up against. However, their defense will easily be Green Bay’s most difficult test this season, not to mention that dealing with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin won’t be easy either. Meanwhile, the Bucs are coming off a tough Thursday night loss to the Chicago Bears and hold a 3-2 record. ![]() And although the defense has taken their lumps, they’ve come up with some key turnovers and stops when needed. ![]() The Packers sit at a perfect 4-0 on the year and boast one of, if not the best offensive unit in the NFL this season. The bye week is over for the Green Bay Packers, so it is time to turn our focus to their Week 6 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. © TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS.By Paul Bretl 2 years ago Before the Green Bay Packers take the field on Sunday, here are five stats you need to know about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ![]() ![]() So, in general, do these activities at whatever hours you're trying to tell your body is daytime. After all, your body probably isn't used to you exercising in the middle of the night. The same goes for exercise, Colwell says. For example, if you normally eat breakfast at 8 am in New York, eat breakfast at 8 am in London, too. So try to adjust your meals to wherever you are. Some research has shown in mice that eating causes changes in insulin levels, which in turn influence the body's timekeeping. 6) Adjust your eating and exercising, too If you want to play around with an app that customizes ideal light exposure schedules based on your journey, check out Entrain. And limit light exposure near bedtime, including from computers and televisions. If you're trying to adjust to a new time zone, get lots of light during daylight hours, especially in the mornings. Remember that outdoor light is generally better for retraining your brain - it's brighter than indoor light (even on a cloudy day). 5) For longer trips, use light to adjust to the new time zone ![]() To stay on California time as much as possible, they might want to stay indoors or wear shades in the New York morning and crank up the light exposure in the afternoon and early evening. The reverse would be true for California natives visiting New York for a short while. During your trip, you might want to go for a walk outdoors early in the California morning (when it's midday in New York), but stay away from bright light in the California evening (when it's night in New York). So, for example, say you're visiting Los Angeles from New York City. ![]() Because light is the main signal that tells your brain when to be sleepy or not, this means exposing yourself to bright light in the new time zone when it's daytime back home and avoiding bright light when it's nighttime back home. You can do that by tweaking your light exposure. So if you're just going somewhere for a few days, consider trying not to adjust to the new time zone, says Colwell. ![]() Your body takes several days to adjust to a new sleep schedule. These sunglasses are just to keep us on our sleep schedule back home. 4) For short trips, it might not be worth trying to fight jet lag That's why researchers recommend drinking plenty of water before and during your flight (and avoiding dehydrating alcoholic and caffeinated beverages), walking around during flights to improve circulation (and the amount of oxygen getting to your brain), and possibly taking an aspirin the day before and the day of your journey (which should also improve circulation). As Joseph Stromberg explains, the lower oxygen and dry air on planes can have all sorts of ill effects. Jet lag isn't the only reason people feel terrible after flying - the jet itself can take a toll. Avoid it when it would be nighttime there. Seek out bright light when it would be daytime at your destination. ![]() For those traveling east, do the opposite.) And shift your light exposure accordingly, too. (For those traveling west, go to bed and get up a bit later. Start going to bed and getting up a little later or earlier, depending which direction you're traveling. That will give you a head start for when you get there. If you're planning to be in your new time zone for a while, you can start the adjustment process before you even leave home, says Christopher Colwell, a professor of psychiatry at UCLA who studies circadian rhythms. 2) For longer trips, adjust your body's clock a bit ahead of time No reason to add extra sleep deprivation on top of jet lag.Īnd how do you know if you're sleep-deprived in the first place? If you regularly fall asleep within five minutes of lying down, that's a sign of sleep deprivation (or a sleep disorder), according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. You're probably going to lose some sleep while traveling, so you may as well start off in a good place. So here are a few ways to beat jet lag, or at least make it more tolerable: 1) Make sure you're well-rested before traveling The key insight here is that the body's sleep cycle naturally responds to certain environmental cues - including bright light and food - and you can take advantage of that to shift your sleep cycle accordingly. And you're feeling generally awful 24/7.įortunately, sleep researchers have found ways to make jet lag less terrible. All of a sudden, you're wide awake in the middle of the night. Jet lag can nearly ruin a trip and totally throw you off. ![]() ![]() Play games like Asteroids, Snake, and tons of other legendary adventures! Shoot enemies in classic 2D, with 8-bit graphics and low-fi sounds. ![]() Go retro, and try a classic arcade challenge. 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If you have PS and use Topaz as a plugin, then you can mask/select the subject with the brush in PS as well. Do you know if there is a 'classical brush' available? I don't see another option than the AI brush. But I do't like this AI brush to refine (add or substract). ah, I now see that auto subject selection works pretty well. I am glad I still have Sharpen AI on my computer, because for me it is the right product for use on top of DxO DeepPrime (XD) far (subject selective) sharpening.Īre you not able to get the AI brush in Photo AI to select the exact subject well enough? And that seems to mean just Photo AI and Video AI.Īdjust AI was a short-lived product that never made it to a 1.1 release before being quietly dropped in 2021. Topaz seems to have the better idea, and just focuses on the few things where it has a competitive advantage. ![]() Trying to have a full-range product line without the resources to invest in it leads to weak products. That’s the Skylum idea, and it’s not working very well. They should combine Topaz Photo AI with Topaz Adjust AI or topaz studio to have a more complete and competing product. Some HDR products have a similar adjustment, but don't work well on single non-HDR images. It's far superior, with better controls, that any alternative, including the weak "clarity" adjustment in Adobe LR/ACR. Use FusionExpress 2 to start Clarity and it will save the file in the same directory as the. It has not received any attention since Topaz Labs went on their "AI" binge. vegetaleb wrote: I can open a photo in Raf in C1 then from there open the ''Edit with'' option to make it in Tiff and use it with Topaz Clarity, and yes it works but when I finish editing in Clarity it will close the addon and not export to Capture One. It was absorbed into Topaz Adjust, which is probably a dying product. ![]() |