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New Horizons will flyby Pluto on July 14th
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The Sum of Zero
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It'd be nice if we could get an OT next week for the flyby. This is pretty big.
I will make one over the weekend. Put it up on Sunday night or Monday.
Edit - Hit me with witty titles.
The Sum of Zero
Gold Member
Just a suggestion, but I'd include an FAQ in the OP that covers the most asked questions from this thread. Things like
Will New Horizons orbit Pluto or just fly by? What will it do next?
How close will it come to the surface?
Why is Pluto red/orange? I thought it was blue!
Why can Hubble see galaxies so clearly but Pluto is a fuzzy blob?
EDIT:
Probably overused to death but how about "Pluto Flyby OT | That's No Planet (alternatively: That's No Dwarf Planet")
Tomasoares
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I want moar pics D:
Ohh yeah, I will include a FAQ. Hopefully people read it lol.
Pluto Flyby |OT| Your mom thought I was big enough NASA
Probably doesn't fit.
The Sum of Zero
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Pluto Flyby |OT| My moons bring all the probes to the yard
Stairway to Charon
I suck at OT names.
Stairway to Charon
I suck at OT names.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
You absolutely DO NOT!
I think for the OT, it would be worthwhile to also point out a few things. For example:
This was the best image we had of Pluto until a few days ago:
This is how big Pluto and Charon are compared to the United States:
This is the oddly inclined orbit that Pluto takes relative to all the other planets:
Also, this article is required reading for what to expect from the flyby and when to expect it:
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2015/06240556-what-to-expect-new-horizons-pluto.html
This was the best image we had of Pluto until a few days ago:
This is how big Pluto and Charon are compared to the United States:
This is the oddly inclined orbit that Pluto takes relative to all the other planets:
Also, this article is required reading for what to expect from the flyby and when to expect it:
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2015/06240556-what-to-expect-new-horizons-pluto.html
Himynameischris
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Pluto Flyby |OT| One Giant Leap from Uranus
Or to be more correct :Two Giant leaps from Uranus
Or to be more correct :Two Giant leaps from Uranus
, dammit.
ok fixed
Fine Ham Abounds
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dat hill sphere
The Sum of Zero
Gold Member
It may be too long but
Pluto Flyby |OT| We choose to go to Pluto not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Could possibly be shortened in the first part like "We go to Pluto" or "We go there"
Pluto Flyby |OT| We choose to go to Pluto not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Could possibly be shortened in the first part like "We go to Pluto" or "We go there"
Dreams-Visions
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LookAtMeGo
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Pluto Flyby |OT| But what do you do on Pluto?
I'd really like to live in a world where we could stop concerning ourselves so much with what classification we've given Pluto. We explore planets, dwarf planets, the Sun, moons, asteroids and comets. The filing cabinet we stick something in doesn't make it any more or less scientifically interesting.
I get that people feel strongly about it, but I find that the constant focus it gets really detracts from the worthwhile discussion.
I get that people feel strongly about it, but I find that the constant focus it gets really detracts from the worthwhile discussion.
Ignatz Mouse
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+1.
I like to think Pluto is King of Dwarf Planets, not The Smallest Planet.
It's exciting that it was reclassified because we *learned new stuff* and *found new things.* That's a good thing.
Orbis Tabula
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Pluto Flyby |OT| Because of all the bark, dummy!
titiklabingapat
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That would be Eris. Actually there is a debate on which is bigger based on Pluto's atmosphere, and this will be likely answered by New Horizons.
Eris is still denser than Pluto though.
Eris is still denser than Pluto though.
G-Bus
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Haha okay fare enough. Definitely puts things in a better perspective.
Thanks for the replies.
Damn this is exciting. Really hope they receive more funding after the fly by.
LookAtMeGo
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Where do we go next? When are we going to drill our way into Enceladus or Europa?
Yes (edit: well, eventually):
"Europa Exploration: NASA Tests Underwater Drone To Investigate Jupiter's Frozen Moon For Alien Life"
NASA is choosing instruments for orbiting Europa: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/europa-mission/
Timeframe: 2020's
"Europa Exploration: NASA Tests Underwater Drone To Investigate Jupiter's Frozen Moon For Alien Life"
NASA is choosing instruments for orbiting Europa: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/europa-mission/
Timeframe: 2020's
Europa is the next mission. Followed by, hopefully, humans to Mars.
IndoAssassin
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In this case the gnats would represent galaxies.
Can't for that.
Ignatz Mouse
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Believe it or not, I considered this before posting. Just because Eris is (or may be) bigger doesn't mean that Pluto isn't the King. Size isn't everything.
I think we have our winner.
The Sum of Zero
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That works.
Who else thinks a timeline of the first time each planet has been visited by a probe in the OP would be a good idea?
Chiaroscuro
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Not yet, but they are friendly, they are signalling us a Heart.
Escape Goat
Member
Or a female buttocks, further study is needed.
Insane Metal
Gold Member
Ok, this had me laughing. PLEASE BE THE OT
That would make a great title.
This is the only option.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Late but...
Pluto Flyby [OT] Hey Mickey, it is Pluto
Pluto Flyby [OT] To Pluto and Beyond!
(I suck at it)
Pluto Flyby [OT] Hey Mickey, it is Pluto
Pluto Flyby [OT] To Pluto and Beyond!
(I suck at it)
Can't wait to see what it looks like cleaned up!
http://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-image-of-pluto-houston-we-have-geology
Freeza Under The Shower
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oh cool, a bee hive.
wait a minute, then where are th-
wait a minute, then where are th-
MrGreencastle
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davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Pluto Flyby |OT| Come for the dplanet, stay for the BBQ on Charon
Pluto Flyby |OT| Woof
Pluto Flyby |OT| Mandog is a more evolved form of dog
Pluto Flyby |OT| Snow White and the dwarf planet
Pluto Flyby |OT| Put it in Uranus
I feel like this is an appropriate place to ask, although it's slightly off-topic. Anyone have suggestions for astronomy books? Either for general celestial bodies, or about the bodies in our solar system? This really has me in the mood to read some new books about the topic.
I would actually be interested in this as well.
If anyone wants a good documentary, When We Left Earth, is excellent. I believe it is up on Netflix.
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