Seems logical that a gaming forum be used for chat about astronomy. So anyway I just picked up this link to the podcasts of a nice looking astronomy site/show.

http://365daysofastronomy.org/

no one here is into that crap

parabol might disagree with you there

you're into dick and penis aren't you casa? black penis yeah?

I want to see proof that Man landed on the Moon.
Point your telescopes to the landing site.

On another note..what the hell are these things ?

http://www.rense.com/general80/myst7.htm

http://www.rense.com/general80/98a.JPG

http://www.rense.com/general80/past2.JPG

I'm no doctorate in astronomy, but i'd say we can safely conclude that those are giant flying space vaginas.

People just need to get the f*** over space. Nothing mind boggling awesome will happen in our life times and so far all people have to justify why they think its awesome is "omfg maen, space is hueg"

People just need to get the f*** over space. Nothing mind boggling awesome will happen in our life times and so far all people have to justify why they think its awesome is "omfg maen, space is hueg"

be happy with what we've got, sort of thing?

I think we should just go to space because its f***in' there

yeah I'm pretty bored with earth, i hope aliens come and give us some cool tech
like an iphone that can sync to multiple computers or something

imagine how much better our planet would be if billions of dollars was spent on it instead of pointless space missions

imagine how much better our planet would be if billions of dollars was spent on it instead of pointless space missions

have a read of this, it's an article showing some of the things that we've gotten from NASA's space programme. It's for kids so it might be a bit complicated but let me know if you have trouble with some of the big words!

I want to see proof that Man landed on the Moon.

f***ing oath STFU.

imagine how much better our planet would be if billions of dollars was spent on it instead of pointless space missions

Imagine how much less interesting things would be if we didn't go into space 50 years ago...

People just need to get the f*** over space. Nothing mind boggling awesome will happen in our life times and so far all people have to justify why they think its awesome is "omfg maen, space is hueg"

Tell that to an astronaut. I'm pretty sure going into space would be the most life changing event in a person's life.

no one here is into that crap

Parabol is, exo prolly is, I am, trog might be, hell even FaceMan prolly is into this "space" thing. Zub obviously likes space a bit.

Let's derail this thread by bringing up stupidly retarded conspiracies and astronomy hate topics...

On another note..what the hell are these things ?

Strangely enough, those pics look like the ship models from Eve Online. Stick that one under your tin foil hat!

Faceman, I've personally used laser distancing, bouncing off reflectors placed at the moon landing, to measure our distance from the Moon. It's actually getting further away from us, scary but at least it's not going to crash into us. It simply wouldn't work bouncing off the surface of the moon.

Unfortunatly I doubt any comercially available telescopes would be able to see any of the equipment left over. IIRC the landers are about 9-10 meters long and even the observatory telescopes need objects to be about ~50-60m LxW to be able to show up as a blip.

As for your pictures, Mayonase on the lense? Looks like an Ascended being to me though!

I've personally used laser distancing, bouncing off reflectors placed at the moon landing, to measure our distance from the Moon.

Haven't we all...

hahah so $10b dollars could probably abolish poverty in all of the entire world, but instead its spent on flying to the moon to collect rock samples? I guess we do need those aerodynamic bike wheels and ski boots.

Imo pay me $10b to go through the rocks in my back yard kthnx

Space Travel is the most important thing for Humanity.
If an accident happens here we must have a way to leave.

Why do you think Noah made the Ark ?

I want to see proof that Man landed on the Moon.

I want to see evidence that man didn't land on the moon.

Actually who even cares? Man has been in space. That should be enough. Man being sent to the moon was probably the most useless exploration event ever. Sending robots to Mars, now that's awesome.

hahah so $10b dollars could probably abolish poverty in all of the entire world, but instead its spent on flying to the moon to collect rock samples? I guess we do need those aerodynamic bike wheels and ski boots.

Imo pay me $10b to go through the rocks in my back yard kthnx

We're always going to be spending money on science. Its a simple fact. You people who hate science because it "takes away from money we can give poor people" need to lighten the f*** up. If I want to do a uni degree to learn, I do it, I don't think "but I could give my $30,000 to poor people instead, wtf am I thinking going to uni when I can give away everything?!".

Some people spend money on making other people's lives better, some people spend it on living life, some people spend it furthering humanity, curing diseases, and learning about our universe. Look where electricity got us.

There's a reason we have a large brain, and while humans are curious, we'll be spending money on science.

Hey everyone, let's stay in the f***ing dark ages cause some people think we shouldn't further our knowledge of the Universe... sigh.

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They look like ships from homeworld

obes would be proud of me

i don't know about anyone else, but if theres one thing i'd love to see its buzz aldrin punch faceman in the face, man

if god didnt want poor people to die of aids and famine he wouldn't of made them he gave us money so we should spend money on science and its brain melting awesomesauce because ethically it is the right thing to do

imo the space program needs a funding boost.
Instead of spending all of the space programs cash on poverty, how about diverting some of the trillion dollars the americans spend on their military?!

military makes more sense than examining space dust particles

They spend almost a trillion a year, and they still can't kill one guy. I'd say they have all the money they deserve.

Uh, isn't the military America's lovechild, second only to NASA?

Israels in that 3 too.

There is proof of man being on the moon there is video of it happening.

Theres video of UFOs too.

forum nutter keeps trying to steer every thread toward conspiracies

as for the original url, tldr. but i deem it bookmark worthy :D

hahah so $10b dollars could probably abolish poverty in all of the entire world, but instead its spent on flying to the moon to collect rock samples? I guess we do need those aerodynamic bike wheels and ski boots.

rudd spent $10b (au) just before christmas on people who were worried that they might have to get a 42inch lcd instead of the 48. nasa's budget is what $20b au, whats that going to do? 52inch?

Yeah heaps of videos of unidentified flying objects.

None of aliens but.

It's for kids so it might be a bit complicated but let me know if you have trouble with some of the big words!

LOL!

Arguing about conspiracies are like arguing on the Internet. Arguing about conspiracies on the Internet is f***ing retarded.

Hey, let's argue that this image is part of a conspiracy about space not being real and not just f***ing enjoy it!

http://www.astronomy-pictures.net/eagle-nebula.jpg

f*** yeah, because of that picture, I can now clean my house with a cordless vacuum cleaner, /truely humbled

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Increase NASA funding. I'd like to see Australia contribute to NASA as a gesture of cooperation.

pillars of creation look so f***en awsome.


http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/205/04086xcj3.jpg
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/04086xcj3.jpg/1/w1249.png

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But space is boring ravn0s....

Life is boring for casa. I'd offer a solution but I think it's against the forum rules.

How you can not find space interesting is simply beyond me.

How much have you donated to 3rd world countries casa?

casa stop being a f***nut. If you care so much about poverty how about you donate all of your belongings and savings to the millions of africans who are starving?

Lead by example, not via arm-chair.

Anyway it looks like we have clear skies tonight. If I can manage to:

1. find a good observing spot to see North
2. get my webcam working (it's borked)
3. actually get the planet into view ..

there may be Saturn pics coming up.

http://tmcgee.customer.netspace.net.au/serenitysighting.jpg

Lol, nice one Dazhel!

Also, why are these people in this thread when it clearly states it's for people interested in space?!

This is the Internet... Unfortunately...

Space Travel is the most important thing for Humanity.
If an accident happens here we must have a way to leave.
Why do you think Noah made the Ark ?

So he could simultaneously satisfy his bestiality urges and his love of boating?

My problem with this thread is I don't believe casa has a backyard in his apartment.

rudd spent $10b (au) just before christmas on people who were worried that they might have to get a 42inch lcd instead of the 48. nasa's budget is what $20b au, whats that going to do? 52inch?

It's no good humans landing on Mars if you can't watch it in Full HD!

casa is just trolling, newbs, in case noone got the Obes being proud reference

^ space

imagine how many starvin' marvins you could feed on the world cup soccer budget... & no one would miss out on anything substancial! win-win. :D

space ftmfw

I think trog is trolling me by calling me a troll and suggesting that casa also would call me a troll

lies.

http://dem0n.qgl.org/images/temp/troll-obes.jpg

f*** YOU OBES

Why do you think Noah made the Ark ?

To save the animals from God's wrath with the attempted destruction of the Nephilim?

To save the animals from God's wrath with the attempted destruction of the Nephilim?

Got to love those witty doomsayers and the topic of Planet 'X' or Niburu

To save the animals from God's wrath with the attempted destruction of the Nephilim?

It's freaking god, he's all powerful or something, as yoda says: 'Do or do not, there is no try' Couldn't he just will them all out of existence?

btw back on topic: Space is cool

I feel sorry for the person who feels content they know enough.

Why do you think Noah made the Ark ?

Roughly 1/5 of Australians don't believe that Noah made an Ark.

Roughly 1/5 of Australians don't believe that Noah made an Ark.

Yeah, count me out of that one. I evolved from apes IMO, woot.

f*** YOU OBES

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Don't abuse other users.

Enjoy your self-ban trog.