I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night. Anyone else heard this? I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference. patrick
Better make sure there are no open flames around! ________________________________ From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:14 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] O2 and observing I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night. Anyone else heard this? I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference. patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Yeah, all those open flames would destroy one's night vision... patrick :) On 07 Apr 2013, at 02:23, Joe Bauman wrote:
Better make sure there are no open flames around!
________________________________ From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:14 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] O2 and observing
I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night.
Anyone else heard this?
I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference.
patrick
I also remember reading of using pure O2 to help night vision. Remember, the FAA suggests using O2 above 6000 feet at night to improve night vision. Its worth a try. ________________________________ From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:14 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] O2 and observing I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night. Anyone else heard this? I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference. patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
O'mera relates that he uses O2 at altitude (above 10,000 feet), without getting into respiratory physiology once your blood has a certain Po2, adding oxygen has little effect and can be of some harm. A few liters per minute probably has little risk, although I think if it helps at low altitude you might need supplemental O2 all the time.
I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an
attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night.
Anyone else heard this?
I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference.
patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Oxygen? Really? And all these years Charlie Green has been telling me to breathe helium at the telescope. I thought his laughter reflected enthusiasm for my spoken observing reports while looking through the eyepiece. Now I'm not so sure. ;-) O'Meara is one of those lucky people who have eagle eyes normally. On O2, his vision must be akin to a CCD. You can also enhance your night vision by taking a beta carotene supplement earlier in the day, as well as wearing "night vision" goggles during the day. There's also that old story about WW2 pilots consuming bilberry jam, claiming that it improved night vision. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 9:20 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
O'mera relates that he uses O2 at altitude (above 10,000 feet), without getting into respiratory physiology once your blood has a certain Po2, adding oxygen has little effect and can be of some harm. A few liters per minute probably has little risk, although I think if it helps at low altitude you might need supplemental O2 all the time.
Point of clarification: By "night vision" goggles, I don't mean those image-intensifying electronic gizmos. I mean the type with very deep red lenses that allow only a very low level of light into your eyes. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
You can also enhance your night vision by taking a beta carotene supplement earlier in the day, as well as wearing "night vision" goggles during the day. There's also that old story about WW2 pilots consuming bilberry jam, claiming that it improved night vision.
Patrick, Why don't you bring your tank of Nitrous Oxide and we will all laugh together. Rodger -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 1:14 AM To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve Subject: [Utah-astronomy] O2 and observing I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night. Anyone else heard this? I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference. patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
or pass out together without mixing O2 with it.
Patrick,
Why don't you bring your tank of Nitrous Oxide and we will all laugh together.
Rodger
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 1:14 AM To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve Subject: [Utah-astronomy] O2 and observing
I seem to remember a report about someone breathing pure oxygen in an attempt (apparently successful) to see fainter objects through a telescope at night.
Anyone else heard this?
I'm thinking that if it is true I might bring my aircraft's portable oxygen system to SPOC and use it while using the Grim to see if it makes any difference.
patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Brent Watson -
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Patrick Wiggins -
Rodger C. Fry