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Re:HAM radio operators receive signals from Voyager 1 on Dwi... by ijidak on Thursday December 19, 2024 @11:36PM (#42468322)
The fact that Voyager is far enough for light to take a day to reach us is mind blowing to me.

And that our solar system is more than a light day in diameter is also mind blowing.

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Re:HAM radio operators receive signals from Voyager 1 on Dwi... by greesil on Friday December 20, 2024 @01:37AM (#42468814)
Neptune is at 30 AU, which is about 4 light hours. Double that to get the diameter.
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Re:HAM radio operators receive signals from Voyager 1 on Dwi... by ijidak on Friday December 20, 2024 @02:02AM (#42468917)
Apologies. I was referring to the heliopause.
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