Re: [NTLK] Going for a Newton

On 07/08/2006, at 7:21 AM, Roman Pixell [GMail] wrote:
> is this the nerd herd or what ;-D
>
>
> On 6 aug 2006, at 18.59, Micheal Kelly wrote:
>
>> On 6-Aug-06, at 6:51 AM, Adam Goddard wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, I have working Beta and digi-Beta recorders. Tape sizes are all
>>> relative. Maybe we should measure the Newt relative to a light-year.
>>> :-D
>>
>> I know you were joking, but ... as a 4th year physics undergrad and
>> astronomer, I can't resist!
>>
>> Newton MP2100 dimensions:
>>
>> 1.257830992e-17 x 2.959602335e-18 x 2.219701751e-17 light years
>> (approx)
>>
>> Weight:
>>
>> 3.2e-31 Solar Masses (approx)
>>
>> When you look at it this way, the Newton seems positively tiny!

You guys freakin' rock! I was too damn lazy to whip out my calculator,
heh. I'm 2nd year Electrical Engineering undergrad. Do you use your
Newt for astronomy? I use mine for calcs for audio/power supply
circuits.

Regards,
   - Adam Goddard

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