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aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Chasing Total Solar Eclipses: Concorde's Unique Role"

The preserved Concorde F-WTSS, displayed at the Musée de l’air et de l’espace in Paris, holds a unique claim to fame for its role in chasing a solar eclipse in 1973. The aircraft's exceptional supersonic speed allowed astronomers to observe the eclipse for over an hour by staying within the moon's shadow, showcasing the aircraft's high altitude capabilities for stratospheric astronomy. Today, the Concorde F-WTSS is preserved with the mission logo at the museum, commemorating its historic eclipse-chasing mission.

via Vintage Aviation News|

#astronomy #aviation #concorde

travel1 year ago•6 min saved

"Record-breaking Winds Propel Passenger Planes to Supersonic Speeds Over the Atlantic"

Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream propelled five commercial flights to speeds exceeding 800mph, faster than the speed of sound, cutting their travel times significantly. While this allowed for earlier arrivals, it also led to more severe turbulence due to faster jet stream speeds, a consequence of global warming. Scientists suggest that redirecting flights to take better advantage of favorable winds could save fuel and reduce carbon emissions, but the trade-off is an increase in turbulence.

via Daily Mail|

#commercial-flights #global-warming #jet-stream