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Captain Canibus · 02-05-2004, 05:24 AM

Space exploration fascinates me. Ten years ago it would have been inconceivable for me to imangine that I could sit at home and view images from Mars.

I grew up during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. The night we landed on the Moon, I remember going out in the front yard and lookig up at the moon. I hope to live long enough to see our brothers and sisters journy to Mars and return safely. What about the images from the Hubble Space Telescope?

Have any of you read Stephen Hawkings "A brief History of Time" or Brian Greene's "An Elegant Universe" (7 other dimensions)? I had a college course in the early 70's. The professor opening statement was "Welcome to Dope Smoker's Physics".

When I ponder the reality of the Universe, at times it makes my brain hurt. Perhaps the answers are beyond our ability to comprehend.

Just a few thoughts.

02-05-2004, 04:35 PM

Yep ive been watchin!
i also own a Meade scope....plug it into the laptop on clear nights.....and chill watchin the orion nebula etc....

i recieved $800 worth of lenses for $90 as it was their anniversary..
Anyone else own a meade scope?

Peace!

Maddog · 02-09-2004, 02:40 AM

I don't have a scope, but I have clear skies most nights with the only ground light source being fireflies and candles.

As a life-long fan of science-fiction it is rewarding to watch it become reality. I too believe with Carl Sagan, that if there isn't other intelligent life out there, then the universe is a colossal "waste of space."

YF

Bartleby · 02-09-2004, 04:12 AM

Nah, it doesn't interest me much...but I am pretty much friggin demoralized from this stinking presidency and I would much rather see a president declaring that we will NOT BE DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN OIL in 10 years than we will walk on mars.

Yes, space exploration is extremely worthwhile as humanity needs scientific, artistic as well as philosophic advancement just to justify its own existence but any moves sponsored and promoted by this presidency seem to me like a balloon issue to draw the public's attention away from the real issues, ie. this corrupt presidency and this war that was declared on false pretences and lies.

Just my two centavos amigos.

Oh and I too own a telescope.

Ganjafan · 02-10-2004, 01:13 AM

CC,

I haven't been following the current mars mission(s), but I was really into the whole "face" controversy a couple of years ago. Still don't know what's going on with that one-it seems the controversy about NASA doctoring the photos is still alive and well in some circles, but the concept is fascinating.
I have seen the Stephen Hawking documentary "A Brief History of Time"-- multiple universes, string theory...whew! I need to fire one up to get into these thoughts.
The true brains in the family--my oldest daughter-- is a dual science major (Physics and Astronomy) and we have had some amazing discussions about black holes, theoretical physics and the nature of the universe(s) with me doing most of the learning:p
I still read a lot of science fiction-as I always have-but lately have been thinking about trying my hand at writing--With a mind as twisted as mine, who knows?
...I was thinking of a story about a "cannanaut" taking Apollo 11 to get some blue moon rocks (on L.S.D.) from the Sensi-Star...

Captain Canibus · 02-10-2004, 02:23 AM

Ganjafan-

A Cannanaut!! Hadn't thought of that. Cannanaut + Apollo's Trip = BLAST OFF. T minus 60 days and counting.

zunny · 02-10-2004, 02:54 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^ Killer! LMFAO... I gotta remember that one...

Ganjafan · 02-10-2004, 03:48 AM

Ground Control to Major Tom...commencing countdown engines on...

Strains I'd like to see:

Sputnik=White Russian+Blue Satelite
Raging Hormones=White Widow+Destroyer
Blue Balls=Blueberry+Hash Balls
Drag Queen=Amazonia+Kariba Suprise
Annulment=Honeymoon+Stinky Pinky

any thoughts?

Captain Canibus · 02-10-2004, 05:05 PM

Annulement!! I may have experienced this strain vivariously. Knowing what I know now, I don't think I'd get close enough to smoke some.

Ya made me laugh. Todays goona be a good one!!

02-10-2004, 06:50 PM

Someone has made the Drag Queen cross already.
Unfortunately the strain tends to be hermaphroditic.

02-05-2004, 05:24 AM	#1
Captain Canibus Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: US-Midwest Posts: 318	Anyone into this Mars mission? Space exploration fascinates me. Ten years ago it would have been inconceivable for me to imangine that I could sit at home and view images from Mars. I grew up during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. The night we landed on the Moon, I remember going out in the front yard and lookig up at the moon. I hope to live long enough to see our brothers and sisters journy to Mars and return safely. What about the images from the Hubble Space Telescope? Have any of you read Stephen Hawkings "A brief History of Time" or Brian Greene's "An Elegant Universe" (7 other dimensions)? I had a college course in the early 70's. The professor opening statement was "Welcome to Dope Smoker's Physics". When I ponder the reality of the Universe, at times it makes my brain hurt. Perhaps the answers are beyond our ability to comprehend. Just a few thoughts. __________________ The man who says it can't be done shouldn't interfer with the one who is doing it. To be the best YOU can be, You are only competing with yourself.
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02-05-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
Uncle Hughie Guest Posts: n/a	I am a sad so and so lol Yep ive been watchin! i also own a Meade scope....plug it into the laptop on clear nights.....and chill watchin the orion nebula etc.... i recieved $800 worth of lenses for $90 as it was their anniversary.. Anyone else own a meade scope? Peace!
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02-09-2004, 02:40 AM	#3
Maddog New Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cloud hidden, whereabouts unknown Posts: 18	I don't have a scope, but I have clear skies most nights with the only ground light source being fireflies and candles. As a life-long fan of science-fiction it is rewarding to watch it become reality. I too believe with Carl Sagan, that if there isn't other intelligent life out there, then the universe is a colossal "waste of space." YF
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02-09-2004, 04:12 AM	#4
Bartleby New Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 9	Nah, it doesn't interest me much...but I am pretty much friggin demoralized from this stinking presidency and I would much rather see a president declaring that we will NOT BE DEPENDENT ON FOREIGN OIL in 10 years than we will walk on mars. Yes, space exploration is extremely worthwhile as humanity needs scientific, artistic as well as philosophic advancement just to justify its own existence but any moves sponsored and promoted by this presidency seem to me like a balloon issue to draw the public's attention away from the real issues, ie. this corrupt presidency and this war that was declared on false pretences and lies. Just my two centavos amigos. Oh and I too own a telescope.
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02-10-2004, 01:13 AM	#5
Ganjafan Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 48	CC, I haven't been following the current mars mission(s), but I was really into the whole "face" controversy a couple of years ago. Still don't know what's going on with that one-it seems the controversy about NASA doctoring the photos is still alive and well in some circles, but the concept is fascinating. I have seen the Stephen Hawking documentary "A Brief History of Time"-- multiple universes, string theory...whew! I need to fire one up to get into these thoughts. The true brains in the family--my oldest daughter-- is a dual science major (Physics and Astronomy) and we have had some amazing discussions about black holes, theoretical physics and the nature of the universe(s) with me doing most of the learning:p I still read a lot of science fiction-as I always have-but lately have been thinking about trying my hand at writing--With a mind as twisted as mine, who knows? ...I was thinking of a story about a "cannanaut" taking Apollo 11 to get some blue moon rocks (on L.S.D.) from the Sensi-Star... __________________ "A gram is better than a damn." Aldous Huxley Last edited by Ganjafan; 02-10-2004 at 01:24 AM..
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02-10-2004, 02:23 AM	#6
Captain Canibus Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: US-Midwest Posts: 318	Ganjafan- A Cannanaut!! Hadn't thought of that. Cannanaut + Apollo's Trip = BLAST OFF. T minus 60 days and counting. __________________ The man who says it can't be done shouldn't interfer with the one who is doing it. To be the best YOU can be, You are only competing with yourself.
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02-10-2004, 02:54 AM	#7
zunny Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Abandoned WWII Submarine Base Posts: 185	^^^^^^^^^^^^ Killer! LMFAO... I gotta remember that one...
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02-10-2004, 03:48 AM	#8
Ganjafan Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 48	Ground Control to Major Tom...commencing countdown engines on... Strains I'd like to see: Sputnik=White Russian+Blue Satelite Raging Hormones=White Widow+Destroyer Blue Balls=Blueberry+Hash Balls Drag Queen=Amazonia+Kariba Suprise Annulment=Honeymoon+Stinky Pinky any thoughts? __________________ "A gram is better than a damn." Aldous Huxley Last edited by Ganjafan; 02-10-2004 at 03:52 AM..
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02-10-2004, 05:05 PM	#9
Captain Canibus Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: US-Midwest Posts: 318	Annulement!! I may have experienced this strain vivariously. Knowing what I know now, I don't think I'd get close enough to smoke some. Ya made me laugh. Todays goona be a good one!! __________________ The man who says it can't be done shouldn't interfer with the one who is doing it. To be the best YOU can be, You are only competing with yourself.
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02-10-2004, 06:50 PM	#10
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Someone has made the Drag Queen cross already. Unfortunately the strain tends to be hermaphroditic.
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