What does O.F.A. stand for?
5 Jan 2023 21:07:57 UTC
Topic 228862
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This is a mash up between word link and humor,
Old Farts Association
Official Farts Associate
Off-ful Fantasy Artist
And your ideas?
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Tom M wrote: This is a mash
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I've always heard it as the first one
Other Fulltime Authors?
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Other Fulltime Authors?
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Old Farts Anonymous?
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Old Farts Anonymous?
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Original Fat Animal?
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Original Fat Animal?
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Order of Famous Astronomers?
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Order of Famous Astronomers?
E pluribus unum
Jinkei wrote: Order of
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Nice.
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Odoriferous Flatulence
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Odoriferous Flatulence Artistry.
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Odoriferous Flatulence Achieved.
Gary Charpentier
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So the second would be an award?
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I asked the question to
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I asked the question to ChatGPT and it responded :-
In radio astronomy, "O.F.A" stands for "Optical-Fiber-Link Array," It is a type of radio telescope used for radio astronomy. The OFLA uses a bundle of optical fibers to connect the collecting area of a radio telescope to the detector, which is typically located in a remote, shielded location. By using optical fibers instead of traditional coaxial cables, the OFLA reduces the amount of electronic noise that can interfere with the weak radio signals being collected by the telescope. This improves the sensitivity of the telescope, allowing it to detect weaker radio signals and study distant astronomical objects in greater detail. It also used as a method for combining multiple small dishes into single large synthetic aperture, increasing the field of view and sensitivity of the telescope.
I prefer the other answers.
Richard
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I get that. But I also appreciate the information. I never know when my curiosity will say "Hey".
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