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Zeinland
09-22-2007, 05:02 PM
How do you feel about Astronomy?
Personally I feel as there's more to the Universe than It should be. Or perhaps Im just going insane. Since my dream Job is becoming Astronomer and I have a long path ahead of me since Im still a kid. Or is it because you developed some kind of want of wanting to know if the theory 'Big Bang' is correct. As Physicists say "Already, physicists know that in a vacuum, there are sometimes tiny little energy ‘blobs’. Little, random fluctuations of the so-called ‘quantum vacuum’. Out of nowhere, tiny particles pop in and out of existence" (From ExitMundi). So that's basically that clear's out the posibilty of God creating the Universe, or it might be him, I don't know. And very very far in the future, there will be a 'Big Crunch' that will suck the life out us, no literally. Since Im am getting way out of topic im gonna end it right here.
qwerty
09-22-2007, 08:21 PM
Lol, This used to be something that drove me but because of the time I've wasted on it now it's completely the opposite. Rather than looking for a whole singular universe I have found searching for infinite universes of infinite size and infinite complexity much more rewarding.
If you begin to ask why it has to be just 1 universe and if you just think of time as a single straight time line then you're bound to question why and how. And no-matter how hard you try you won't ever be able to explain things that just occur.
An example of my own right now(using smallness conveys the point better than bigness yet the same principles can be applied): If you had a magically infinite microscope, and you placed a rock under it. Now zoom in 2x the zoom level you are already at. Now zoom in again. Continue to do this. Do you ever reach a point that you can't zoom in any more? If you answer 'no' then you fall in with me and it won't be long until you think to yourself 'wait so the rock has an infinite hole in it' then after some more thought 'the rock has infinite number of infinite holes in it'. The universe isn't just huge in largeness it is huge in complexity and if you could figure out how to describe the complexity of it's smallness then you'd do well to describe the complexity of it's bigness.
One last train of thought: 'What if time in this infinite universe of infinite universes is non-linear?' using the same principle of looking closer and closer at state differences in time we see the infiniteness of time.
So if time and space is infinite then what makes you so sure it has a beginning and an end?
Guido
09-22-2007, 08:56 PM
From this I can conclude that you shouldn't worry about it. You can't change it, so worry about something you can :D
How do you feel about Astronomy?
Personally I feel as there's more to the Universe than It should be. Or perhaps Im just going insane. Since my dream Job is becoming Astronomer and I have a long path ahead of me since Im still a kid. Or is it because you developed some kind of want of wanting to know if the theory 'Big Bang' is correct. As Physicists say "Already, physicists know that in a vacuum, there are sometimes tiny little energy ‘blobs’. Little, random fluctuations of the so-called ‘quantum vacuum’. Out of nowhere, tiny particles pop in and out of existence" (From ExitMundi). So that's basically that clear's out the posibilty of God creating the Universe, or it might be him, I don't know. And very very far in the future, there will be a 'Big Crunch' that will suck the life out us, no literally. Since Im am getting way out of topic im gonna end it right here.
Hey, GO FOR IT DUDE!
BTW, a kid who knows he's an INTJ... How'd that happen?
Anyway, I would have liked to go into astrophysics (among other things), but I have a stronger passion for something else. But definately I say there's WAY more out there... and really I'd like to find out about extraterrestrials before I die. Because you know what? That means we'll find things out there with TOTALLY different DNA from us... that's AMAZING. Of course, I believe it also pretty much proves once and for all God didn't make the universe... well not all its' beings anyway.
But anyway, I'm going off topic, and probably asking for trouble when I tread on religious beliefs, so I'll shut up now.
The Rose
09-27-2007, 03:57 AM
I love astronomy!
I think the Universe is fascinating!
rwyatt365
09-27-2007, 07:03 AM
Zeinland
How do you feel about Astronomy?
Personally I feel as there's more to the Universe than It should be.
I think the universe is a fascinating place and, Zeinland, I hope that you fulfill your dream of becoming an astronomer. I hope that you are already actively pursuing it as an amateur since many astronomical discoveries are, and have been, made by amateurs.
Rei
Anyway, I would have liked to go into astrophysics (among other things), but I have a stronger passion for something else. But definately I say there's WAY more out there... and really I'd like to find out about extraterrestrials before I die. Because you know what? That means we'll find things out there with TOTALLY different DNA from us... that's AMAZING. Of course, I believe it also pretty much proves once and for all God didn't make the universe... well not all its' beings anyway.
We are not alone. It would be beyond reason for us to be alone in the universe (not to mention a total waste of space/time). Personally, I believe the universe is teeming with life. It's just the vastness of space that is keeping us from discovering that for a fact. To me, the discovery of a totally different lifeform, and hopefully an intelligent lifeform) would be the most humbling thing that mankind has ever faced. One of the greatest failings of mankind, and especially western civilization, has been the arrogant assumption that we are the be-all and end-all of everything. What a blow to the collective ego to find ourselves to be second-rate (or worse). Modern science has been a chronicle of man's demotion from the center to the periphery – discovery of intelligent life is just another step along that path.
We are not alone. It would be beyond reason for us to be alone in the universe (not to mention a total waste of space/time). Personally, I believe the universe is teeming with life. It's just the vastness of space that is keeping us from discovering that for a fact. To me, the discovery of a totally different lifeform, and hopefully an intelligent lifeform) would be the most humbling thing that mankind has ever faced. One of the greatest failings of mankind, and especially western civilization, has been the arrogant assumption that we are the be-all and end-all of everything. What a blow to the collective ego to find ourselves to be second-rate (or worse). Modern science has been a chronicle of man's demotion from the center to the periphery – discovery of intelligent life is just another step along that path.
:o...Wow!..I think this was in a dream I had once. The possibility of the discovery of extra-terrestrial life, viruses, intelligent or not, every host needs a parasite, I do like to believe it is more than likely a real good chance.
I have even wondered if one of these many new planets they are speculating on, was in fact just us looking at ourselves, or a massive galactic oasis created by excessive amounts of magnetic radiation :thumbsup:
bikerscars
10-03-2007, 06:24 PM
And very very far in the future, there will be a 'Big Crunch' that will suck the life out us, no literally. Since Im am getting way out of topic im gonna end it right here.
the latest evidence points in the direction of the universe forever expanding; all galaxies getting further and further apart until finally burning out without any neighbor galaxies visible in the universe
best of luck reaching your goals in astronomy...it's a fascinating field
INTJohn
10-06-2007, 08:04 AM
How do I "feel" about Astronomy????????
The same I "feel" about everything.
I don't "FEEL" - I THINX!
and
I thinx I liex astronomy
INTJohn
Astronomy is the best, and makes me feel all warm and cuddly inside. I recently went to the Adler Planetarium after eating space brownies and it was the most enjoyable afternoon in a long time.
INTJohn
10-07-2007, 02:27 PM
Ever chek out this site? *To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
APOD - an acronym for "Astronomy Picture Of the Day"
Awesome photography from numerous telescopes upon and around the globe.
Enjoy.
INTJohn
Also - don't forget to scroll down to the lower left and clik on "Archives" - astro photos that go back years - AWESOME!
phoenix
10-08-2007, 09:59 AM
I like astronomy plenty!
I just wish I could make money at it. * :(
thegnat
10-12-2007, 09:26 PM
I like astronomy. It's like my side scientific hobby. I read about it for fun.
Bossy Mom
10-30-2007, 12:35 PM
I love being in the universe. It is a beautiful, wild, mesmerizing place. I watch shows on the Discovery channels as often as I can. Whether it is black holes, other constellations, our solar system, or the size and age of the universe, I just cannot get enough.
If I liked math, I would have been an astronomer. I'm a verbose person, not a mathematician.
xtremegeek
10-31-2007, 05:06 PM
I like astronomy becaues I'm already bored with earth. I own a Meade 80 backpack telescope. I'm stuck trying to figure out why it does not adjust itself to the earth's rotation correctly...but don't ask me to start naming stars and galexies, etc. I just like to look out there into space and wish I could visit it, but I don't know squat about solar systems.
phoenix
11-01-2007, 09:19 AM
I like astronomy becaues I'm already bored with earth. I own a Meade 80 backpack telescope. I'm stuck trying to figure out why it does not adjust itself to the earth's rotation correctly...but don't ask me to start naming stars and galexies, etc. I just like to look out there into space and wish I could visit it, but I don't know squat about solar systems.
Have you programmed in the correct longitude? Also, some mechanical-drive telecopes have the ability to track objects with different rates than the stars (like the moon). Make sure your tracking is set to sidereal, for proper extrasolar tracking.
xtremegeek
11-01-2007, 12:26 PM
I like astronomy becaues I'm already bored with earth. *I own a Meade 80 backpack telescope. *I'm stuck trying to figure out why it does not adjust itself to the earth's rotation correctly...but don't ask me to start naming stars and galexies, etc. *I just like to look out there into space and wish I could visit it, but I don't know squat about solar systems.
Have you programmed in the correct longitude? Also, some mechanical-drive telecopes have the ability to track objects with different rates than the stars (like the moon). Make sure your tracking is set to sidereal, for proper extrasolar tracking.
I will check the settings again this weekend. I thought I had the right longitude, but maybe not. Thanks for the suggestions.
The Rose
11-01-2007, 02:17 PM
How do you feel about Astronomy?
Personally I feel as there's more to the Universe than It should be. Or perhaps Im just going insane. Since my dream Job is becoming Astronomer and I have a long path ahead of me since Im still a kid. Or is it because you developed some kind of want of wanting to know if the theory 'Big Bang' is correct. As Physicists say "Already, physicists know that in a vacuum, there are sometimes tiny little energy ‘blobs’. Little, random fluctuations of the so-called ‘quantum vacuum’. Out of nowhere, tiny particles pop in and out of existence" (From ExitMundi). So that's basically that clear's out the posibilty of God creating the Universe, or it might be him, I don't know. And very very far in the future, there will be a 'Big Crunch' that will suck the life out us, no literally. Since Im am getting way out of topic im gonna end it right here.
I believe God created the universe by the words of His mouth like the Bible says.
Science is the investigation of physical things. Since God is invisible, He can't be measured, so science doesn't really go there.
But whatever. I think astronomy is really cool.
phoenix
11-02-2007, 01:06 PM
I will check the settings again this weekend. I thought I had the right longitude, but maybe not. Thanks for the suggestions.
Errrr.....make that latitude. I don't quite know where my head was yesterday. Yes....check the Latitude.
xtremegeek
11-02-2007, 05:45 PM
Errrr.....make that latitude. I don't quite know where my head was yesterday. Yes....check the Latitude.
OK...the latitude. Thanks
Astronomy is one of my favorite subjects. If i had more time on this earth i would go back to school and become an Astronomer. Very interesting to study the patterns of the Universe.
OFL ;D
cielo market
11-25-2007, 02:26 PM
Astronomy is quite beautiful. But the concept is much too grandiose for me to understand without dedicating my life towards it, and I have other interests to pursue as well! *sigh* Silly me and my wanting to know everything.
mrswentworth
12-02-2007, 07:26 AM
I love everything about astronomy. Even those digitally enhanced photos of planets. Oh man. Awe!!
Antares
12-11-2007, 05:52 AM
I love everything about astronomy. Even those digitally enhanced photos of planets. Oh man. Awe!!
Totally. I went on a rampage yesterday looking for high res space wallpapers, be it real or artists' impressions. I love everything to do with astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. I want to become a theoretical physicist or a cosmologist like Stephen Hawking, although I will not be nearly as successful.
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Astronomy is quite beautiful. But the concept is much too grandiose for me to understand without dedicating my life towards it, and I have other interests to pursue as well! *sigh* Silly me and my wanting to know everything.
Same here. I do want to know everything. Besides Astronomy and science in general, I have a passion for literature, music, political sciences, linguistics, history etc. etc. I simply don't have time for everything. Clearly, sacrifices of some of these are inevitable.:irked:
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