The very first aiming system ever devised!

1 Pocket Ghost

1 Pocket Ghost

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It was formulated by English scientist/mathamatician Thomas Wright (<---- probably a snooker player himself - now I know why they shoot so straight :eek:) in 1742, partially based on his long-time studies of pythagorean mathamatical theorems...the pic that I have included here is a partial template of his aiming system.

- Ghost


PS, I've been looking at the cue that the angel on the top left is holding - looks like maybe a plain jane made of claro walnut and maple...:yes:

PPS, And also take note...the cue shaft on the top left has a pro taper, whilst the shaft on the right has a conical/3cushion players taper...:eek: :eek: :eek:
 

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I've been using this Pythagorean system all my life and all the time I thought I was the one that invented it. But after studying the tangent points on this chart of the parabolic connections at the second and third quadrants I now see why I'm missing so many balls.
I'm starting my corrected aiming today so that maybe I can be selected to the Mosconi team next year.
 
The drinks were stronger back then. And that is what is needed to understand the dynamics of these instructions.

Just saying!!!
 
lfigueroa said:
Can't wait for the DVD.

Lou Figueroa
and then the 2nd one
to clear up the 1st :-)
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Lou...as a matter of fact, I am at the present time in negotiations with Thomas Wright's descendants re. acquiring the rights to this long lost, Holy Grail of aiming systems...not long after the negotiations are concluded, rest assured a DVD will be forthcoming...:cool:

- Ghost
 
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The secret is out.........

1 Pocket Ghost said:
It was formulated by English scientist/mathamatician Thomas Wright (<---- probably a snooker player himself - now I know why they shoot so straight :eek:) in 1742, partially based on his long-time studies of pythagorean mathamatical theorems...the pic that I have included here is a partial template of his aiming system.

- Ghost


PS, I've been looking at the cue that the angel on the top left is holding - looks like maybe a plain jane made of claro walnut and maple...:yes:

PPS, And also take note...the cue shaft on the top left has a pro taper, whilst the shaft on the right has a conical/3cushion players taper...:eek: :eek: :eek:
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Now you know how I figured out Perfect Aim......

I got it from this chart 60 years ago.

Wait a second? I think I'm only 59. :groucho::rotflmao1::rotflmao:
 
In Euclidean geometry, a parallelogram is a simple (non self-intersecting) quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. The opposite or facing sides of a parallelogram are of equal length and the opposite angles of a parallelogram are of equal measure. The congruence of opposite sides and opposite angles is a direct consequence of the Euclidean Parallel Postulate and neither condition can be proven without appealing to the Euclidean Parallel Postulate or one of its equivalent formulations. The three-dimensional counterpart of a parallelogram is a parallelepiped.

The etymology (in Greek παραλληλ-όγραμμον, a shape "of parallel lines") reflects the definition.

This should make it clear to everyone on how to aim.
I think this thread should be moved to the aiming forum to straighten those guys out,but then what would they have to argue about for eternity?
 
measureman said:
In Euclidean geometry, a parallelogram is a simple (non self-intersecting) quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. The opposite or facing sides of a parallelogram are of equal length and the opposite angles of a parallelogram are of equal measure. The congruence of opposite sides and opposite angles is a direct consequence of the Euclidean Parallel Postulate and neither condition can be proven without appealing to the Euclidean Parallel Postulate or one of its equivalent formulations. The three-dimensional counterpart of a parallelogram is a parallelepiped.

The etymology (in Greek παραλληλ-όγραμμον, a shape "of parallel lines") reflects the definition.

This should make it clear to everyone on how to aim.
I think this thread should be moved to the aiming forum to straighten those guys out,but then what would they have to argue about for eternity?
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I'll see your postulate, and raise you two theorems...:cool:

- Ghost
 
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