On 3 Apr, 00:38, HW@....(Henri Wilson) wrote:
On Mon, 2 Apr 2007 22:25:42 +0100, "George Dishman" wrote:
"Henri Wilson" HW@.... wrote in message
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On Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:36:54 +0100, "George Dishman"
How do we know the orbital phase of a variable star George?

Who is talking about variable stars Henry? You suggested
I didn't want to look at PSR1613+16 but now you want to
change the subject.

The theory is that its orbit is highly elliptical and precessing at a
known rate.

Try to take more care with your terms henry, the theory
is GR. That the orbit is elliptical and precessing is
the best model fit.

If the faith is strong enough George, you will find evidence of it everywhere.

You are a prime example, but that is beside the point,
you should still know what the words "theory" and "model"
mean and be able to use them correctly.

I say this pulsar has a nearly circular orbit and maybe its transverse
velocity could explain that willusion.

Baseless handwaving.

I also point out that I don't accept any published astronomical data that
is
based on grossly wrong values of orbital velocities.

Of course not. Produce your best fit of your model to
the observations and then we will see whether you
agree the rate of orbital change or not. So far you
have no evidence to suggest the conventional values
are wrong.

Stop preaching George ...

I'm not preaching Henry, I'm challenging you to back
up your claims of a "match" which I think are quite
ficticious. Where are your orbital parameters and
extinction distance for J1909-3744 and the others?

George