Calling all Space Nerds
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Calling all Space Nerds
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/
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/
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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
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Yes, MoonJam, I knew that you were also a space nerd. I forgot, and for that, I sincerely apologize.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.
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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 summerEarlJam 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.
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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.
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.
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Good call!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
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So many jokes. So many possibilities.wilson wrote: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.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
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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!
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What do fucking Canadians know about astronauts?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!
-EarlJam
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Full moons of this size have been known to cause toes to become 100% healthy!
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EarlJam wrote:What do fucking Canadians know about astronauts?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!
-EarlJam
We've had more than a few and we designed and built the arm used on the Space Shuttle.
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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.
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When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
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Yeah, no kidding!CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
We want a spaceman smiley!
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Me too! I want a spaceman smiley!wilson wrote:Yeah, no kidding!CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
We 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?
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I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
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CameronBornAndBred wrote:I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
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He must be cute and he must be an action figure.CameronBornAndBred wrote:I looked! I promise! There aren't any. So like our Blue Devil..someone is going to have to make one.CathyCA wrote:When are we going to get a cute spaceman smiley?
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Yes please.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?
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The moon was quite impressive last night, especially coming over the horizon - here in Mebane, NC.