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Re:The most powerful cosmic ray since the Oh-My-God particle... by getoffmycase on Sunday November 26, 2023 @08:27AM (#38421425)
Put a DSLR in the freezer with a long exposure time.[1] Instant cosmic ray detector. [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/astrophotography/comments/m1w4wv/i_...
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Re:The most powerful cosmic ray since the Oh-My-God particle... by IAmGraydon on Sunday November 26, 2023 @08:58AM (#38421610)
For those who might be considering doing this, don’t unless you’re ok with destroying the camera.
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Re:The most powerful cosmic ray since the Oh-My-God particle... by CamperBob2 on Sunday November 26, 2023 @11:02AM (#38422587)
How does it destroy the camera?
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Re:The most powerful cosmic ray since the Oh-My-God particle... by IAmGraydon on Sunday November 26, 2023 @11:55AM (#38423041)
Most DSLRs are designed to withstand down to 0C. Most freezers are around -20C. You risk damage to the battery, condensation on interior components, contraction and mechanical damage of components with tight tolerances, etc.
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