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  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    Most scientists believe that discoveries are at least 10 years behind because of govt black-outs on research.

    That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest! :)
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Butterfly Nebula

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  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Milky Way over the Grand Canyon

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    A soccer ball originally packed onto space shuttle Challenger in 1986 is now orbiting the Earth on board the International Space Station, 31 years later.

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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Just a random thought after watching some Star Trek last night....There is no atmosphere is space, so sound pressure and waves do not exist. There is no oxygen or other flammable gasses as such. Therefore, there are no explosions in space like in movies. Or any sound that would be made for anything.


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  • LiftingRiot
    LiftingRiot Posts: 6,946 Member
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    FFS.

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  • taco_inspector
    taco_inspector Posts: 7,223 Member
    edited February 2017
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    FFS.

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    Good to see that kids are still playing with Newtons first law of motion:
    Sir_Isaac_Newton wrote: »
    An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is often called. "the law of inertia".An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is often called. "the law of inertia".
    Yeah, someone in that image is 'unbalanced' alright!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    standenvernet wrote: »
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    FFS.

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    Good to see that kids are still playing with Newtons first law of motion:
    Sir_Isaac_Newton wrote: »
    An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is often called. "the law of inertia".An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is often called. "the law of inertia".
    Yeah, someone in that image is 'unbalanced' alright!

    Right? I don't believe this particular gentleman has an understanding of these laws. Though, he does now understand that he was moving until he was stopped by the force of gravity and concrete.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Jupiter From Below (Enhanced Color)

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Daphnis plows through Saturn's rings, leaving waves of dust in its wake

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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    edited February 2017
    kinkyslinky16 wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    kinkyslinky16 wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    kinkyslinky16 wrote: »
    Google Sky app does the same thing.. it's super awesome

    That's cool.

    The program I was talking about actually shows you what the sky looks like from wherever you are standing at what ever time you choose. Then it tells you about the consolations, paths, and celestial happenings. For example, if I want to know what that bright star is, or if it's a planet, then I can easily look up what I'm looking at.

    Yes, Google Sky does the same.. you aim your phone or tablet at whatever you are looking at and it tells you nearby constellations, planets, everything. I love it!! If you haven't tried it, download it and see if you like it.

    Ahhhhhh. One of those phone thingys.

    I'm sure there's a desktop version of Google Sky Map for old folks. :D
    Just saw this thread....
    There's some incredibly awesome pictures on this thread! I'll have to Google for that "Old Folks Google Sky Map" :D

    Oh and..
    @kinkyslinky16
    that's nowhere NEAR enough gum in your mouth "Melissa Spicy"!! ;):laugh:

    Lovin the profile photo! :+1:
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Space Station Flight Over Venice

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Amazing lightning from space

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Milky Way Mosaic

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  • MrStabbems
    MrStabbems Posts: 3,110 Member
    should be getting my telescope mount soon. will take some photos!
  • finny11122
    finny11122 Posts: 8,436 Member
    I actually got a new telescope this weekend . Looking forward to a really clear night . The human mind is built to explore , wonder and always become more .
  • MrStabbems
    MrStabbems Posts: 3,110 Member
    finny11122 wrote: »
    I actually got a new telescope this weekend . Looking forward to a really clear night . The human mind is built to explore , wonder and always become more .

    what did you get? all I need with mine is the mount to hold the weight. my previous mount can't hold it plus the camera equipment
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    edited February 2017
    NASA to Host News Conference on Discovery Beyond Our Solar System

    https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-host-news-conference-on-discovery-beyond-our-solar-system

    NASA will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 22, to present new findings on planets that orbit stars other than our sun, known as exoplanets. The event will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website.

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Dione (a moon of Saturn): 66% water ice, 33% silicate rock.

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