Author Topic: The Official Space and Astronomy Thread v. Well, this is weird. (Read 193126 times)

Kotowboy · « **Reply #1225 on:** May 13, 2017, 01:54:07 PM »

The sooner we can get off this planet the better.

People who didn't vote for Trump or Brexit should get top priority.

Azyiu · « **Reply #1226 on:** May 15, 2017, 08:50:37 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on May 13, 2017, 01:54:07 PM

The sooner we can get off this planet the better.

People who didn't vote for Trump or Brexit should get top priority.

You mean the Russians? Lol!

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1227 on:** May 28, 2017, 01:35:45 AM »

Some amazing photos of Jupiter by NASAs Juno:

https://vimeo.com/219216194

Orbert · « **Reply #1228 on:** May 28, 2017, 07:02:33 AM »

Gas giants are so cool.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #1229 on:** June 07, 2017, 11:41:15 AM »

^^Yea they really are!

CRS-11 | Landing aerial footage
That's what I call a smooth landing.

Azyiu · « **Reply #1230 on:** June 09, 2017, 08:29:22 AM »

Did the designing team get their idea of that rocket from Dr.Evil's? Lol! J/K

Kotowboy · « **Reply #1231 on:** June 09, 2017, 03:29:39 PM »

I'll say it again...

The very nature of our galaxy blows my fucking mind. We're ACTUALLY on a massive ball of rock floating in an infinite void circling a gargantuan ball of fire ( essentially )...

THATS FACT.

Also there are stars in the galaxy so far away that by viewing them - we're actually looking thousands of years into the past. Like...WTF.

Also - because some stars are so far away - we can see them..BUT THEYRE NOT THERE.

Damn nature you cray cray etc.

Implode · « **Reply #1232 on:** June 09, 2017, 04:07:26 PM »

Also the night is only dark because the infinite number of stars are so far away, much of the light as yet to reach since the existence of the universe.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #1233 on:** June 10, 2017, 01:42:18 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on June 09, 2017, 03:29:39 PM

I'll say it again...

The very nature of our galaxy blows my fucking mind. We're ACTUALLY on a massive ball of rock floating in an infinite void circling a gargantuan ball of fire ( essentially )...

THATS FACT.

Also there are stars in the galaxy so far away that by viewing them - we're actually looking thousands of years into the past. Like...WTF.

Also - because some stars are so far away - we can see them..BUT THEYRE NOT THERE.

Damn nature you cray cray etc.

That's something too many people in the world forget, especially politicians.

I love astronomy, it teaches humility.

lonestar · « **Reply #1234 on:** June 12, 2017, 04:41:20 PM »

Not sure if it's been discussed yet, and I'm not scrolling through to find out, but does anyone else have plans for the eclipse on Aug 21? It's solely on the continental US, with the path of totality going from the Oregon coast to the South Carolina coast....

Here's a cool site with a sweet interactive map....

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/

Personally, I'm driving up to Portland on the 20th, then heading down to Madras, Oregon to watch the event (hotel rooms are nearly non-existent in the path of totality, and those that are available are at ridiculous prices (like $1500 for one night in a Day's Inn).

Orbert · « **Reply #1235 on:** June 12, 2017, 04:48:39 PM »

I once flew my Lear jet up to Nova Scotia to see a total eclipse of the sun. I'm where I should be, all the time.

lonestar · « **Reply #1236 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:19:29 PM »

I had to google it. Total old guy failure.

Orbert · « **Reply #1237 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:47:43 PM »

Not your fault. I thought twice about posting a smartass remark in an otherwise more serious thread, but figured what the fuck...

Implode · « **Reply #1238 on:** June 13, 2017, 12:23:30 AM »

Made a plan to drive down to see the eclipse in a spot with total coverage. Im really looking forward to it!

Chino · « **Reply #1239 on:** July 07, 2017, 07:55:00 AM »

cramx3 · « **Reply #1240 on:** July 07, 2017, 01:20:01 PM »

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/825642/Moon-meteor-biggest-explosion-NASA-video-impact

The video is not impressive, but the subject of the article is still pretty interesting.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #1241 on:** July 15, 2017, 07:37:40 AM »

So I always figured that all life would end after the eventual heat death of the universe, but here goes an interesting video that discusses the possibility of farming black holes as potential energy source after all stars extinguish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qam5BkXIEhQ

MirrorMask · « **Reply #1242 on:** July 21, 2017, 02:08:59 AM »

Hail to the heroes of the Apollo mission, on this day that marks the anniversary of the moon landing!

Hooray for one of the greatest endeavors ever in the history of humanity, there's a small piece of the Moon in exhibition at the Science and Technology museum of Milan and seeing it overwhelmed me with emotion. It was the damn Moon!!! our satellite there for me to see!

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1243 on:** July 21, 2017, 05:18:16 AM »

I'm really excited for the eclipse. It'll be during my vacation and I'll be sitting on the beach waiting for it.

jasc15 · « **Reply #1244 on:** July 21, 2017, 07:20:22 AM »

Ill be visiting Nashville for the next several days, but unfortunately the eclipse is next month. Nashville lies right on the center of the eclipse path.

lonestar · « **Reply #1245 on:** August 06, 2017, 04:40:16 PM »

Double thinking my plans for it since they're expecting millions of people to drive into Oregon from Wa. and Ca. May stay south of the path and ditch in and out really quick like...

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #1246 on:** August 06, 2017, 05:38:00 PM »

If you look at the path, St. Louis and particulary just south where i live is in direct path of the eclipse. The schools are making a big deal out of it and setting up cool events, my work is having a huge 'eclipse' party.....it's pretty neat.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #1247 on:** August 10, 2017, 08:33:11 AM »

The Superintendent of the School District cancelled all schools on the 21st. There is an influx of 1-1.5 Million people expected in our County on that day being that we are located at a prime spot....so after discussing it with the Missouri Department of Transportation and all the EMS Services he decided to cancel schools based off of not knowing IF there was an emergency with a student in school what the response time would be.

So...the kiddos will be with me at my work party.

Chino · « **Reply #1248 on:** August 10, 2017, 08:42:06 AM »

Quote from: gmillerdrake on August 10, 2017, 08:33:11 AM

The Superintendent of the School District cancelled all schools on the 21st. There is an influx of 1-1.5 Million people expected in our County on that day being that we are located at a prime spot....so after discussing it with the Missouri Department of Transportation and all the EMS Services he decided to cancel schools based off of not knowing IF there was an emergency with a student in school what the response time would be.

So...the kiddos will be with me at my work party.

They should have cancelled anyway IMO. Let the kids enjoy that day. I'm pissed I'm going to have a shit view.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #1249 on:** August 10, 2017, 09:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Chino on August 10, 2017, 08:42:06 AM

Quote from: gmillerdrake on August 10, 2017, 08:33:11 AM
The Superintendent of the School District cancelled all schools on the 21st. There is an influx of 1-1.5 Million people expected in our County on that day being that we are located at a prime spot....so after discussing it with the Missouri Department of Transportation and all the EMS Services he decided to cancel schools based off of not knowing IF there was an emergency with a student in school what the response time would be.

So...the kiddos will be with me at my work party.

They should have cancelled anyway IMO. Let the kids enjoy that day. I'm pissed I'm going to have a shit view.

I'm bummed for you as well knowing how 'in' to this type of thing you are.....and also knowing that there are going to be a ton of people in this area who don't care one bit about it not really paying attention to it....not understanding just how neat an opportunity this is.

I agree about the schools being closed....should have never been an issue anyway. My work is really going all out that day with a huge BBQ, tons of games and so forth so I'm glad they'll be able to be here with me during it.

El Barto · « **Reply #1250 on:** August 10, 2017, 09:32:29 AM »

In third grade our teacher forgot to take us outside for the last solar eclipse. Still annoyed by it (though it was pretty cloudy and not so thrilling down here). Anywho, I'll be camping a few hundred klicks East of Nashville roundabout the Cumberland River.

mike099 · « **Reply #1251 on:** August 10, 2017, 12:07:57 PM »

Quote from: jasc15 on July 21, 2017, 07:20:22 AM

Ill be visiting Nashville for the next several days, but unfortunately the eclipse is next month. Nashville lies right on the center of the eclipse path.

I will be downtown Nashville at work. I plan to take a long lunch and enjoy. Probably about 50-50 that the clouds will obstruct the experience. A bunch of folks in my building are going to stay home and not fight the additional traffic expected this day.

El Barto · « **Reply #1252 on:** August 10, 2017, 01:33:24 PM »

Quote from: mike099 on August 10, 2017, 12:07:57 PM

Quote from: jasc15 on July 21, 2017, 07:20:22 AM
Ill be visiting Nashville for the next several days, but unfortunately the eclipse is next month. Nashville lies right on the center of the eclipse path.

I will be downtown Nashville at work. I plan to take a long lunch and enjoy. Probably about 50-50 that the clouds will obstruct the experience. A bunch of folks in my building are going to stay home and not fight the additional traffic expected this day.

BBQ recommendation? Something towards the NE, perhaps?

chknptpie · « **Reply #1253 on:** August 12, 2017, 07:34:57 AM »

I find this photo totally amazing.

lonestar · « **Reply #1254 on:** August 16, 2017, 10:34:34 AM »

Watched a PBS special last night, Totality. Now I'm officially overhyped for this thing, can't wait to hit the road on Sunday!!!

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #1255 on:** August 16, 2017, 01:06:09 PM »

What are those things? Sunspots?

Chino · « **Reply #1256 on:** August 21, 2017, 07:38:19 AM »

Orbert · « **Reply #1257 on:** August 21, 2017, 09:49:19 AM »

My, how things have not changed.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #1258 on:** August 21, 2017, 10:30:52 AM »

I was living in Oregon during the 1979 eclipse. It got really dark but didn't see the actually totality because in Oregon, it's usually cloudy about 90% of the time.

Good luck this time.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1259 on:** August 21, 2017, 10:42:06 AM »

In a little bummed I'm not home. We were getting 97% obstruction at my home, at the beach here it'll be around 85%

News: Track-by-track video for Paralyzed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5TbGbalPs&feature=youtu.be

Author Topic: The Official Space and Astronomy Thread v. Well, this is weird. (Read 193126 times)