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Are questions about installing astronomy-related python packages on topic?

I see no reason that such a question couldn't be asked here since our relevant topics include: Setting up, using and maintaining your astronomy related equipment Software could be viewed in a se …
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Should I change the title of my question to make the results more searchable?

My opinion is yes, change the title, but don't remove Sifter from the text post. Just add some language that it was originally phrased that way.
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I need help rewording this unwieldily title

How about this: Gravitational waves and gamma ray burst: how were the error bars determined for the recent speed of gravity calculation? Was Hubble constant in there?
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Topic of the Week: [astrometry]

spectroscopy (used December 8-14, 2013) Astronomical spectroscopy is the technique of spectroscopy used in astronomy. The object of study is the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, including visib …
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Question on daily inequality for tides

https://astronomy.stackexchange.com/questions/2096/why-is-there-a-daily-inequality-for-low-tides I understand the reason for asking this question on Astronomy. The OP likely assumed that the answer t …
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Should I have asked this Space Telescope question here instead?

As this is about astronomical operation of space telescopes, I think it would be on topic here, but it's also on topic on Space Exploration. If you would like it migrated here nonetheless, flag the qu …
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Should this question be reopened or a new and improved version of the question posted?

In this case since it is a year old and the user appears to be no longer with us, I would advise strongly against making substantial edits to the question. If you would like to reopen, please cast you …
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Should this question about touching event horizons really be closed as duplicate?

The questions and answers are extremely correlated to the degree I would feel uncomfortable unilaterally reversing a close action, but I agree both discussions seem helpful. Just keep tabs on it, and …
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Why was my comment deleted, and this this replacement comment okay?

The original comment was seen as being too confrontational, and I could see where they were coming from. The new one looks fine.
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