• Millennium Simulation: "The Largest Model of Our Universe"
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[QUOTE=Hivemind;14147818]Huh, didn't think so, otherwise why bother with all that timing is off stuff?[/QUOTE] I thought he was talking about the OP.
Well isn't this a awkward moment.
So anyway, someone invent FTL travel, I want to explore this stuff!
[img]http://www.escience.ca/GFX/PRODS/379N001.jpg[/img] [B]Read This[/B] This book, without a doubt, is by far the greatest non-fiction work about Astronomy I have ever read. It is both extremely informative (and I mean it really gets in-depth) yet, and here is the best part, [I]is actually interesting to read[/I]. Terence Dickinson does an excellent job with explaining the machinations of the Universe, not to mention an in-depth discussion of every planet and major moon in the solar system.
[QUOTE=ryandaniels;14147842]Well isn't this a awkward moment.[/QUOTE] I've been in more awkward situations, like when I was caught Masturbating while my brother was literally right behind me.
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;14147855][img]http://www.escience.ca/GFX/PRODS/379N001.jpg[/img] [B]Read This[/B] This book, without a doubt, is by far the greatest non-fiction work about Astronomy I have ever read. It is both extremely informative (and I mean it really gets in-depth) yet, and here is the best part, [I]is actually interesting to read[/I]. Terence Dickinson does an excellent job with explaining the machinations of the Universe, not to mention an in-depth discussion of every planet and major moon in the solar system.[/QUOTE] I am actually going to look for this, thanks! [QUOTE=Canuhearme?;14147868]I've been in more awkward situations, like when I was caught Masturbating while my brother was literally right behind me.[/QUOTE] Ouch.
[QUOTE=Hivemind;14147869]I am actually going to look for this, thanks![/QUOTE] If you live in the United States (not sure if they have them across the pond) you can get it at your local Barnes and Noble.
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;14147868]I've been in more awkward situations, like when I was caught Masturbating while my brother was literally right behind me.[/QUOTE] heh, well, I guess you'll be wanting your chuckle back. I thought I was funny, but it was all a lie.
Oh and to be clear, I was referring to the troll who says that we are the center of the universe.
[QUOTE=livelonger12;14147090]We are the only intelligent species that is capable of civilization, that exists. There are no aliens.[/QUOTE] Give me proof and I will believe you.
[QUOTE=ryandaniels;14147910]Oh and to be clear, I was referring to the troll who says that we are the center of the universe.[/QUOTE] Actually, there is no center of the Universe, so that means we technically are (to us, at least.) The Book I recommended used some weird analogy about it being similar to Raisins in Raisin Bread. Holy Shit, the analogy is actually a well accepted comparison [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_expansion_of_space#Other_models_of_expansion[/url]
[QUOTE=livelonger12;14147624]Yes, we are the most important form of existence in the universe. Furthermore, those in power are the most important and the universe is that of which revolves around them, and not them. America is also the most fundamental power in the universe; it is also the strongest. Earth is the most significant of all planets due to its habitants being the most intelligent of all other forms of life; there are no species have cognitive ability. There are only animals and humans, there are no aliens. We are the most important - and those in power - the USA is the most important form of existence in the universe.[/QUOTE] A fucking supernova from a STAR (not the USA) could decimate our entire planet in an instant. I believe that massive explosion of hydrogen and fire would be more powerful than a chucnk of land with a political boundary and fucked economy. And there are things more important than humans. For one thing: Oxygen - Without it, most life would not exist. It may not have even evolved without this essential element. Gravity - You can't beat the laws of physics, bitch. Earth wouldn't even have [I]water[/I] if it didn't have gravity, which any object of substantial mass has. Carbon - Do I even need to explain this one?
[QUOTE=Upgrade123;14148098]A fucking supernova from a STAR (not the USA) could decimate our entire planet in an instant. I believe that massive explosion of hydrogen and fire would be more powerful than a chucnk of land with a political boundary and fucked economy. And there are things more important than humans. For one thing: Oxygen - Without it, most life would not exist. It may not have even evolved without this essential element. Gravity - You can't beat the laws of physics, bitch. Earth wouldn't even have [I]water[/I] if it didn't have gravity, which any object of substantial mass has. Carbon - Do I even need to explain this one?[/QUOTE] You forgot the more important thing: Hydrogen. No Hydrogen=No Fusion, so the entire UNIVERSE wouldn't shine or exist in the way we see it. Also, for fun, read this: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eta_Carinae[/url] [img]http://jumk.de/astronomie/img/eta-carinae-2.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;14148134]You forgot the more important thing: Hydrogen. No Hydrogen=No Fusion, so the entire UNIVERSE wouldn't shine or exist in the way we see it. [/QUOTE] I know, I was giving examples. Everyone else, learn something from this man.
Pulsars are dead stars, but PSR B1257+12 has three pulsar planets orbiting it: [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/1175wud.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2146q0g.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2r39j12.jpg[/img]
Is it true that a supernova in our galaxy would turn night to day? I think I remember hearing that on some discover documentary. If so, I really hope to see one of these during my lifetime.
[QUOTE=Flambuza;14148232]PSR B1257+12 has three pulsar planets orbiting it: [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/1175wud.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2146q0g.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2r39j12.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Sadly, due to the proximity of a Pulsar those planets are more sterile than the Senate.
[QUOTE=ryandaniels;14148263]Is it true that a supernova in our galaxy would turn night to day? I think I remember hearing that on some discover documentary. If so, I really hope to see one of these during my lifetime.[/QUOTE] Depends on where the Supernova occurs, read up on the Eta Carinae info I gave. Eta Carinae is the most massive star in the Galaxy, and it is relatively close to us. Even worse, its entering a stage where it is about to go Hypernova (even worse than a Supernova) which could be felt (since it occured in the past) in either a thousand years, or in a couple of weeks. Furthermore, conservative estimates say that the explosion will wipe out almost every satellite in orbit, including space stations and shuttles, while more liberal estimates say it will cause, "Catastrophic damage to our magnetosphere/ozone layer."
I love space. We are so insignificant it's amazing.
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;14148286]Sadly, due to the proximity of a Pulsar those planets are more sterile than the Senate.[/QUOTE] ZING! [QUOTE=T3L_Goose;14148338]I love space. We are so insignificant it's amazing.[/QUOTE] livelonger12 begs to differ.
[QUOTE=Flambuza;14148232]Pulsars are dead stars, but PSR B1257+12 has three pulsar planets orbiting it: [img]http://i44.tinypic.com/1175wud.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2146q0g.jpg[/img] [img]http://i39.tinypic.com/2r39j12.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] I don't care if that is real or not, cuz I just got me a new wallpaper (intentional bad grammer)
[QUOTE=Flambuza;14148232]Pulsars are dead stars, but PSR B1257+12 has three pulsar planets orbiting it: [/QUOTE] Speaking of pulsars [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpY5qZLbMM[/media]
[QUOTE=Upgrade123;14148418]livelonger12 begs to differ.[/QUOTE] He can differ all he wants, but it doesn't make him right.
I wish I was Superman and I could explore all those places first-hand. Getting lost would fucking suck though.
[QUOTE=xamllew;14148440]Speaking of pulsars [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cpY5qZLbMM[/media][/QUOTE] That's because they're spinning at a relatively fast speed of either 1.8 Milliseconds per rotation, or 8.5 seconds per rotation.
[QUOTE=Upgrade123;14148418] livelonger12 begs to differ.[/QUOTE] Livelonger12 is either misinformed or trolling.
[QUOTE=T3L_Goose;14148482]Livelonger12 is either misinformed or trolling.[/QUOTE] I would say Trolling, misinformed gets their act together in the face of valid data.
[QUOTE=christarpv2;14146543]there HAS to be another life form out there somewhere[/QUOTE] Statistically, there are an infinite number of sentient, spacefaring lifeforms out there since the universe is infinite. But the chances that any of them will ever meet us...?
*sigh* Given the size of the universe (Which could be infinite), there's got to be other life out there.. Or at least another habitual planet. Let's just hope we find some before we destroy our planet. I guess we just have really bad luck. (We're probably out in the middle of no ware, compared to all the other life inhabited planets.)
[QUOTE=Phyxius;14148433]I don't care if that is real or not, cuz I just got me a new wallpaper (intentional bad grammer)[/QUOTE] Can people please stop quoting that post, thank you.
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