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by J D Writer
Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Multiverses, March 1, 2006
Replies: 32
Views: 9972

Martin wrote:In case you didn't know....

The Total Universe is not bound by our ability to understand and measure it. :shock:

How do you know this to be a fact? Sounds like more "wishfull thinking"
by J D Writer
Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Multiverses, March 1, 2006
Replies: 32
Views: 9972

multiverse

CRAP! and to those who think it's interesting or imaginative I suggest a healthy enema for their cranium.
by J D Writer
Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:59 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka, Oct 13/05
Replies: 34
Views: 12206

position of belt stars

It appears that everyone is having a great deal of fun speculating about the position of the belt stars at a given time in history. They are not where they appear to be in any case, so what difference can it possibly make where they were when they were only "apparently" there to begin with...
by J D Writer
Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:16 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: NGC 613: Spiral of Dust and Stars
Replies: 6
Views: 4205

NGC 613: Spiral of Dust and Stars

It is apparent that my comments about this photograph have been misunderstood by some readers. I do not suggest that the bright star in the foreground is actually illuminating NGC 613, that is impossible. What I have suggested, however, is that you view it from a new perspective, suspend reality and...
by J D Writer
Sat Oct 01, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: NGC 613: Spiral of Dust and Stars
Replies: 6
Views: 4205

NGC 613: Spiral of Dust and Stars

This incredibly beautiful photograph has, if viewed as a piece of art, a very surreal appearance. The bright star in the foreground is illuminating the barred galaxy providing an unusual perspective.