Re: Geometry in the sky

From: Johan (reuhhud_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 20:37:04 GMT

"> Since the ratios are the same, how can choosing
> different units make a difference? This technique
> is called numerology and is based on the fact that
> you can take any random set of numbers and find
> "relationships" like these by picking powers to
> suit, or by trying different units. Add to that
> the fact that gravitational effects tend to
> synchronise orbits and these coincidences are
> bound to occur.
>
> Further, they are based on "Earth 149,600" which
> is the semi-major axis. What about eccentricity,
> aphelion, perihelion, inclination etc? The whole
> thing is naive and trivial.
>
> In fact it is obvious from the title that the
> author is just a religious nut using an old
> parlour trick to con the gullible. Nicely laid
> out site, but don't be fooled by appearances,
> you were wise to ask in the group, (<gripe> even
> if it is mostly politics and flame wars at the
> moment </gripe>).
>
> George

Hi george

Instead of using units from earth they start with Mercury as 1.

For example this relation includes borth periphelion and aphelion:

Mercury and its Aphelion / Perihelion

Mercury = 1

Perihelion = 2- ½ (root2+1) = 0.792893
Aphelion = ½ (root2+1) = 1.207107

Start with a circle for Mercury's mean orbital distance, and then construct
a square with sides of the same length. The midpoint between the radius of
the circle and the diagonal of the square is Mercury's aphelion (A), the
outside point of its orbit. The same distance towards the Sun is Mercury's
perihelion (P), the inside point of its orbit.

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