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Aaron Turner May 21, 2013 at 11:42 am
Ok, let's be a bit careful with the facts. It is not true that Mercury and Venus always have the…Read More same side facing the Sun - this was not known in 1909. It is true that the Moon has the same side facing Earth at all times.
When a body has this condition, that the same side faces the body it is orbiting at all time, what that really means is that its period of rotation is the same as its orbital period. So, our Moon has a rotation period of 27.3 days, which is precisely its orbital period. (Though not the time between identical phases, but that's another story).
For Mercury, the orbital period is 88 days, and its rotational period is 59 days - very, very slow compared to its orbital period.
For Venus, the orbital period is 224.5 days, and its rotational period is ... 243 days! Not only is its rotation longer than its orbital period, it is the only planet that rotates "backwards" relative to all of the other planets and their orbits.
Now, you asked why. The reason is quite complicated. When we have two bodies, say A and B, where B is smaller than A, and they are relatively close to one another compared to their sizes, the gravity from A will cause tidal distortions of B resulting in bulges forming in B. Then, once these bulges are formed, A's gravity will pull on bulges to gradually "brake" the rotation of B.
In the case of the Moon, it was formed from a massive planetary impact billions of years ago, and separated from Earth. At first it was a molten ball, so tidal forces from Earth's gravity immediately caused large tidal distortions, which caused the rapid braking of its rotation into its current condition.
Lastly, realize that even when we have the rotation and orbital period matching, it is not the case that the body doesn't rotate - the Moon rotates once per month.
John anderson May 21, 2013 at 09:23 am
Once again, an amazingly interesting report. Question: Mercury, Venus and our moon...they don't…Read More spin on their axis? If not, why not?
Vinnie Dee April 25, 2013 at 05:54 pm
Nothing about Drug Take Back Day in ORANGE, Orange Patch? That figures. Try looking into it.…Read More Orangectlive.com has all the details. Important NATIONAL Day by the DEA and nothing on here. Locations throughout CT and the country and Patch doesn't have it? Hmmmm, go figure.
Vinnie Dee April 1, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Editor/Gary...where is the support now? I smell a hypocrit. A sensationalized headline about the…Read More huge Protest, creating something out of nothing. DID DAMAGE, to the Kids and adults who worked very hard to present their craft. Yes, I know your bosses LOVE it when you create a sensationalistic headline worthy of the Nat'l Enquirer, just so you can get "hits" on a piece, big deal. To you maybe. In the long run, all the negativity it brought, which was nothing like your headline made it seem, hurt who? The hard working kids and adults of Amity, who are award winning performers, directors, musicians. Ticket sales are down and there are empty seats which has not happened in years.
Then you have the nerve to put in a piece about tickets still available? Are you proud?
And someone blogs, and has the gall to mention Newtown in the same piece as if comparing the two? Omg, disgusting. But then again, I've come to expect nothing but from this site. Nice job. All you did was hurt the people, adults and kids who, instead of getting arrested, doing drugs, fighting, and getting their names in this rag for that, are out working hard on their craft, to entertain and perform. Nice job Gary. I would again say your headline and stories are worthy of the National Enquirer, but even they have their standards. Shame on you. Yeah, I know, you won't post this reply. Because Patch doesn't want negative attention. It won't stop me from being honest and calling you out on it.
orange mom March 13, 2013 at 06:26 pm
jessie,
With all due respect I think that's a stretch. We have all sorts of student organizations…Read More that meet in the high school that support students individual cultural, religious and sexual identity affiliations. To say that the Rev. brought religion into the school while addressing the BOE is unfair and really a threat to these other worthwhile groups. It is a slippery slope and I would hate to see an accross the board intollerance of all groups that someone might find offensive. We can't have it both ways and I appreciate all perspectives...it's what helps maintain the balance and what helps us all maintain our rights.
Jessie Brown March 13, 2013 at 05:23 pm
Certainly Rev Ritonia has every right to speak. When a reverend addresses a public Board of…Read More Education, it is from religious perspective thus the connection of bringing religion into the schools.
orange mom March 13, 2013 at 05:08 pm
I agree that parents need to step up...no arguement here. Please answer though why Rev Ritonia…Read More doesn't have the right to speak simply because she's affiliated with a church? How does that translate to her bringing religion into your schools? Why the need to be so defensive about someone who is trying to do good things for our community? She as well as all other community members have a right to voice their concerns...yourself included. My child is participating in this play so I clearly don't have a major problem with it, but I can understand the concerns of others and as you previously stated this is a public school and the community should have a voice.
Nancy Sasso Janis February 9, 2013 at 06:37 pm
With the travel ban in effect until further notice, and for the safety of our patrons and cast, the…Read More Warner Theatre is cancelling tonight's performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With the roads closed, staff will be making calls from their homes to inform all ticketed patrons within the next couple hours.
The Sunday matinee performance will go on, as planned, at 2pm. Patrons from the Friday and Saturday performances are welcome to exchange their seats for Sunday, or for another upcoming show. Box office plans to open at 10am Sunday to start making those arrangements. Exchanges to shows other than Joseph can be made starting Monday, as well.
Thank you to all for your understanding. Please stay safe!
Nancy Sasso Janis February 6, 2013 at 01:13 am
This will be the final weekend for 'Joseph' at the Warner. Children 14 and under get 50% off their…Read More ticket price in select seats. Don't miss this wonderful family show.
Nancy Sasso Janis February 3, 2013 at 12:20 am
Thank you Tracy for clarifying that. The rest of the set was just as wonderful so kudos to you and…Read More your team of helpers. Thanks for reading my review.
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