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Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 8, 2012 20:46:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 8, 2012 20:46:23 GMT Only 2 and a half years 'till New Horizons reaches Pluto. I'm so excited about it. Fascinating about Vista. When does the Dawn probe reach Ceres?
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

The Doctor Administrator DISGRACE He knows! He knows!!! Posts: 102,327	Space Dec 8, 2012 20:55:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Doctor on Dec 8, 2012 20:55:55 GMT It's all pretty thrilling stuff. -Ralph
	"No, Nelson!"

Fortmax2020 Liege Genero Sciencologist Cybertron's Greatest Continuity Earl Posts: 17,473	Space Dec 9, 2012 0:13:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 9, 2012 0:13:27 GMT Arrival at Ceres is scheduled for Feb 2015.

Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 9, 2012 13:05:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 9, 2012 13:05:35 GMT Patrick Moore has passed away. This is truely sad. He died peacefully at home aged 89.
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

Jim Thunderjet Micromaster Backside Monitor Now in glorious Ultra HD 4K Posts: 4,931 Member is Online	Space Dec 9, 2012 13:05:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Dec 9, 2012 13:05:54 GMT Patrick Moore, now. Thought he would live forever. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20657939 RIP EDIT: Shockprowl beat me to it
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Grand Moff Muffin Administrator Walking backwards for Christmas Posts: 16,381	Space Dec 9, 2012 13:44:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 9, 2012 13:44:52 GMT He wasn't perfect (who is?), but he did great service to society in his chosen field and is a loss to be mourned. Martin
	Little is known about this goblin beyond its dual role as an offensive weapon and teapot.

kayevcee Fusilateral Quintro Combiner The Weather Wizard Posts: 5,527	Space Dec 9, 2012 18:07:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kayevcee on Dec 9, 2012 18:07:27 GMT An appropriate send off for the great man. -Nick
	"I used to think it was a terrible thing that life was so unfair. Then I thought, 'what if life were fair, and all of the terrible things that happen to us came because we really deserved them?' Now I take great comfort in the general unfairness and hostility of the universe." — Marcus Cole, Babylon 5 — A Late Delivery from Avalon

The Doctor Administrator DISGRACE He knows! He knows!!! Posts: 102,327	Space Dec 9, 2012 18:37:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Doctor on Dec 9, 2012 18:37:23 GMT A sad day indeed. -Ralph
	"No, Nelson!"

Benn Liege Genero Envoy of the Ghost Goat We are all humanz Posts: 13,706	Space Dec 9, 2012 19:19:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Benn on Dec 9, 2012 19:19:13 GMT I don't know if it's this news or if I'm just hving one of those days, but this is genuinly distressing news to me. The more I think about it, the closer to tears I get.
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Yes I'm very sad. Patrick Moore has just always been there, in my life, since I was a small child. Like so so many others he was the one who first spiked my interest in astronomy. I'm grateful for his life, and the wonderful effect he's had on my life and interests.

I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

legios Liege Genero That Random Stranger 30,000 Feet and Climbing Posts: 15,354	Space Dec 9, 2012 21:34:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by legios on Dec 9, 2012 21:34:59 GMT A sad, sad lost. He was one of those people who really inspired so many (including me)to look up at the wonders of the vast universe around them. He will be much missed. Karl
	"Have you reached the point of no return?" Chrvches, Heaven/Hell.

Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 10, 2012 20:02:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 10, 2012 20:02:33 GMT Dec 9, 2012 0:13:27 GMT Fortmax2020 said: Arrival at Ceres is scheduled for Feb 2015. Thanks for that dude. I wish everything in space wouldn't take so long.
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 10, 2012 20:03:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 10, 2012 20:03:52 GMT Dec 9, 2012 0:13:27 GMT Fortmax2020 said: Arrival at Ceres is scheduled for Feb 2015. Thanks for that dude. I wish everything in space wouldn't take so long.
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

Fortmax2020 Liege Genero Sciencologist Cybertron's Greatest Continuity Earl Posts: 17,473	Space Dec 10, 2012 20:13:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 10, 2012 20:13:09 GMT Only for now...

Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 10, 2012 20:17:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 10, 2012 20:17:53 GMT Oustanding reply! Have some karma!
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

kayevcee Fusilateral Quintro Combiner The Weather Wizard Posts: 5,527	Space Dec 14, 2012 2:51:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kayevcee on Dec 14, 2012 2:51:38 GMT A beginner's guide to the scale of the solar system. -Nick
	"I used to think it was a terrible thing that life was so unfair. Then I thought, 'what if life were fair, and all of the terrible things that happen to us came because we really deserved them?' Now I take great comfort in the general unfairness and hostility of the universe." — Marcus Cole, Babylon 5 — A Late Delivery from Avalon

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Dec 14, 2012 2:51:38 GMT kayevcee said:

A beginner's guide to the scale of the solar system.

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Martin

Little is known about this goblin beyond its dual role as an offensive weapon and teapot.

kayevcee Fusilateral Quintro Combiner The Weather Wizard Posts: 5,527	Space Dec 14, 2012 17:49:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kayevcee on Dec 14, 2012 17:49:21 GMT D'oh. -Nick
	"I used to think it was a terrible thing that life was so unfair. Then I thought, 'what if life were fair, and all of the terrible things that happen to us came because we really deserved them?' Now I take great comfort in the general unfairness and hostility of the universe." — Marcus Cole, Babylon 5 — A Late Delivery from Avalon

Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Dec 19, 2012 8:22:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 19, 2012 8:22:11 GMT Nearest Sun-like Star has planets
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Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Dec 19, 2012 15:18:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Dec 19, 2012 15:18:37 GMT That's awesome.
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Dec 20, 2012 18:53:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 20, 2012 18:53:53 GMT Cassini to observe a transit of Venus from Saturn: www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-406
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Dec 20, 2012 18:53:53 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Cassini to observe a transit of Venus from Saturn: www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-406

I think that may count as the furthest a man-made instrument has traveled to observe a transit of venus. There is something quite humbling about that.

Karl

"Have you reached the point of no return?"
Chrvches, Heaven/Hell.

Fortmax2020 Liege Genero Sciencologist Cybertron's Greatest Continuity Earl Posts: 17,473	Space Jan 8, 2013 12:51:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fortmax2020 on Jan 8, 2013 12:51:43 GMT More planets.

Shockprowl Swarm Crotchmaster A warrior doesn't need a head! Just a good strong body! Posts: 40,260	Space Jan 8, 2013 13:10:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Shockprowl on Jan 8, 2013 13:10:58 GMT Possibly 17 billion Earth-like planets. Wow. There's got to be intelligent life out there with all those to choose from.
	I was the one who let you know, I was your sorry ever after, '84, '85. Give me new toys and I'll decide, but I'm really only after, '84, '85.

Fortmax2020 Liege Genero Sciencologist Cybertron's Greatest Continuity Earl Posts: 17,473	Space Jan 8, 2013 16:48:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fortmax2020 on Jan 8, 2013 16:48:49 GMT Maybe.... it would be nice.... 'Got to' is a little too far to extrapolate from our sample number of one when it comes to life, intelligent or otherwise.

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Jan 8, 2013 13:10:58 GMT Shockprowl said:

Possibly 17 billion Earth-like planets. Wow. There's got to be intelligent life out there with all those to choose from.

"Personally, I don't think there's intelligent life on other planets. Why should other planets be any different from this one?" - Bob Monkhouse

Martin

Little is known about this goblin beyond its dual role as an offensive weapon and teapot.

Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Jan 10, 2013 0:25:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 10, 2013 0:25:10 GMT Large space rock flies by Earth
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Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Jan 10, 2013 8:38:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 10, 2013 8:38:59 GMT Jan 10, 2013 0:25:10 GMT Philip Ayres said: Large space rock flies by Earth Calling it Apophis is worrying...
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Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Jan 10, 2013 8:39:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 10, 2013 8:39:37 GMT Exocomets
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Philip Ayres Administrator The Mike Yates of TMUK Posts: 89,303 Member is Online	Space Jan 10, 2013 8:41:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 10, 2013 8:41:01 GMT 'Mingus' is most distant supernova - could shed light on dark energy
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