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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | + | An {{w|Astronomical interferometer|astronomical interferometer}} is an array of separate telescopes that are able to work together as a single telescope, effectively providing higher resolution using a process known as {{w|Aperture Synthesis|aperture synthesis}}. | |
− | In the comic, [[Beret Guy]] and [[Cueball]] are walking Beret Guy's dogs when Beret Guy makes a comment on how interferometry is really cool. Beret Guy states that two dogs placed at a consistent interval will function as a larger dog | + | In the comic, [[Beret Guy]] and [[Cueball]] are walking Beret Guy's dogs when Beret Guy makes a comment on how interferometry is really cool. Interferometry is the practice of overlapping two different waves to get a different signal, which can be used to determine the distance between two reflecting surfaces. Beret Guy states that two dogs placed at a consistent interval will function as a larger dog. While this idea works on waves, it probably won't work on dogs (though since h/p=λ it might){{Citation needed}}, which is why Cueball is confused and starts to correct him. Before he can respond, however, Beret Guy jumps on this "large" dog and appears to be floating in midair. The large dog is further proven when it gives out a large bark. Cueball looks on speechless{{Citation needed}} while Beret Guy appears to exhibit another of his [[:Category:Strange powers of Beret Guy|strange powers]]. |
− | In [[1614: Kites]], Beret Guy is "walking" a dog. It is possible that one of the dogs in this comic is the dog from | + | In [[1614: Kites]], Beret Guy is "walking" a dog. It is possible that one of the dogs in this comic is the dog from Kites. |
− | The title text states that the effective giant dog is not any more 'good' than the two original dogs. This is analogous to sensitivity for astronomical interferometers. | + | The title text states that the effective giant dog is not any more 'good' than the two original dogs. This is analogous to sensitivity for astronomical interferometers. Interferometery does not increase the light-gathering area, so it cannot view dim objects as well as a single large telescope could. This is likely also a reference generally to dog-owners calling their dogs "good dog" or "good boy/girl" and more specifically to the [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/theyre-good-dogs-brent They're Good Dogs, Brent] meme. |
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:[As Cueball watches, Beret Guy floats on top of the invisible giant dog about a meter above the two small dogs, and then rides away with the two small dogs still seen below as they run to the right, leaving Cueball standing in the dust the "big" dog creates in its wake. The invisible giant dog barks from a position just in front of Beret Guy's face, far above the two small dogs.] | :[As Cueball watches, Beret Guy floats on top of the invisible giant dog about a meter above the two small dogs, and then rides away with the two small dogs still seen below as they run to the right, leaving Cueball standing in the dust the "big" dog creates in its wake. The invisible giant dog barks from a position just in front of Beret Guy's face, far above the two small dogs.] | ||
− | :Invisible giant dog: <big>''''' | + | :Invisible giant dog: <big>'''''Woof'''''</big> |
:Beret Guy: ''Away!'' | :Beret Guy: ''Away!'' | ||
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[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
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