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Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:06 am
by wilson
And by that, I mean you, DukeUsul.
According to NASA, this weekend's full moon will be a "super perigee" moon, meaning that it will appear to be especially big in the sky. The last time it was so big and close was in March of 1993.
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/sc ... supermoon/
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:23 am
by EarlJam
Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:29 am
by wilson
EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
Yes, MoonJam, I knew that you were also a space nerd. I forgot, and for that, I sincerely apologize.
I have a bit of a date tomorrow evening with a lovely lady, to hang out and drink a few beverages and watch the giant moon come up. If she's into such abject nerdery, she's gotta be alright.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:49 am
by OZZIE4DUKE
EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
You might be able to get a good deal on a surplus shuttle sometime soon! They'll have a couple of them laying around not doing much after this summer
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:51 am
by DukeUsul
Present!
Don't let the nutjobs know about this. They'll start sending around email forwards about how this is going to cause massive earthquakes and floods and volcanoes and the world will end.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 10:57 am
by wilson
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:You might be able to get a good deal on a surplus shuttle sometime soon! They'll have a couple of them laying around not doing much after this summer
Good call!
Mega Millions is up to $201 million tonight. If I win, maybe I'll get one.
This post comes to you from the bathtub.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 11:21 am
by EarlJam
wilson wrote:EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
I have a bit of a date tomorrow evening with a lovely lady, to hang out and drink a few beverages and watch the giant moon come up. If she's into such abject nerdery, she's gotta be alright.
So many jokes. So many possibilities.
-EarlJam
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 12:27 pm
by colchar
EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
Someone took a shit on the moon? Fucking astronauts, you can dress them up but you can't send them anywhere!
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 12:35 pm
by EarlJam
colchar wrote:EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
Someone took a shit on the moon? Fucking astronauts, you can dress them up but you can't send them anywhere!
What do fucking Canadians know about astronauts?
-EarlJam
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 12:48 pm
by captmojo
Full moons of this size have been known to cause toes to become 100% healthy!
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 1:07 pm
by colchar
EarlJam wrote:colchar wrote:EarlJam wrote:Just an FYI - I too am a space nerd. Proud of it. Have always loved all things astronomy. I want to purchase a kick-ass telescope where you can see the elevations of the craters and shit on the moon.
-MoonJam
Someone took a shit on the moon? Fucking astronauts, you can dress them up but you can't send them anywhere!
What do fucking Canadians know about astronauts?
-EarlJam
We've had more than a few and we designed and built the arm used on the Space Shuttle.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 1:59 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/18/nasa.m ... l?hpt=Sbin
NASA's Mercury probe Messenger has become the first spacecraft to go into orbit around the closest plant to the Sun.
Confirmation of the probe entering Mercury's orbit was received Thursday evening.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 10:19 am
by CathyCA
When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 10:34 am
by wilson
CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
Yeah, no kidding!
We want a spaceman smiley!
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 10:53 am
by windsor
wilson wrote:CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
Yeah, no kidding!
We want a spaceman smiley!
Me too! I want a spaceman smiley!
I am total Space Nerd - also a total Physics Nerd...anyone want to have a casual chat about quantum mechanics or 'brane theory?
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 5:11 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 5:23 pm
by wilson
CameronBornAndBred wrote:CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 5:39 pm
by CathyCA
CameronBornAndBred wrote:CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.
He must be cute and he must be an action figure.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 5:54 pm
by DukeUsul
windsor wrote:
I am total Space Nerd - also a total Physics Nerd...anyone want to have a casual chat about quantum mechanics or 'brane theory?
Yes please.
Re: Calling all Space Nerds
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 10:58 am
by robertduke32
The moon was quite impressive last night, especially coming over the horizon - here in Mebane, NC.