Comments on: The Universe: Death, Destruction, and the Planet Jupiter http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/ Blogging one sidereal day at a time Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:26:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: KozMc http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2948 KozMc Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:20:45 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2948 i had the same issue with the Sam Neill "Space" series - the whole thing seemed to be about "DANGER DANGER" stuff. it really got to me after a while - that the producers had always kept that theme in mind took away from content i really wanted to see. now when i need my fix of space doco, i go back to the BBC's "The Planets" or even "Cosmos". geez, when i think of classic populist content-rich astro documentary, "Cosmos" wins hands down. if only producers would start ripping of that whole model. i had the same issue with the Sam Neill “Space” series – the whole thing seemed to be about “DANGER DANGER” stuff. it really got to me after a while – that the producers had always kept that theme in mind took away from content i really wanted to see. now when i need my fix of space doco, i go back to the BBC’s “The Planets” or even “Cosmos”. geez, when i think of classic populist content-rich astro documentary, “Cosmos” wins hands down. if only producers would start ripping of that whole model.

]]> By: hoosierhoops http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2920 hoosierhoops Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:52:18 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2920 DHO: great post.. I would love it if Pamela wrote a book..albeit, I don't think I could handle her doctorate paper. :) It's cool her hubby plays blues guitar ( as do I ) and she is happy. she inspires us here with her depth and knowledge and she has ALWAYS showed compassion to those of us that lack her depth. My prof's in college never really liked sports oriented guys. ( Boilermakers ) But i have never got that vibe here. BTW. The hoopster is a guy, happily married for eons with 6 wonderful children..my next to youngest son is in the marines and arrives in Iraq 9-17-07. I'm not a bush fan..but that isn't for this blog... Love ya Pam..keep it up!!!!!!!! DHO:
great post..
I would love it if Pamela wrote a book..albeit,
I don’t think I could handle her doctorate paper. :)
It’s cool her hubby plays blues guitar ( as do I ) and she is happy. she inspires us here with her depth and knowledge and she has ALWAYS showed compassion to those of us that lack her depth.
My prof’s in college never really liked sports oriented guys. ( Boilermakers ) But i have never got that vibe here.
BTW. The hoopster is a guy, happily married for eons with 6 wonderful children..my next to youngest son is in the marines and arrives in Iraq 9-17-07. I’m not a bush fan..but that isn’t for this blog…
Love ya Pam..keep it up!!!!!!!!

]]> By: D.H.O. http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2918 D.H.O. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:59:04 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2918 As bad as I hate to admit it, I think I have to agree with HoosierHoops. Not because I don't want to agree with the hoopster, but that he (or is the hoopster of the female variety? no offense) brings up President Bush. These shows that are forecasting our doom in the near or far future are only doing what they have seen work so effectively from Mr. Bush. If one terrifies the public, they will do whatever they are told until the truth comes out. The problem with that is, in the case of the sun going supernova or any of the other doomsday scenarios is that they will happen, albeit long after we are long gone from the face of this planet. I'm not sure if Pamela actually reads all the responses that are written about her blog, but if she reads this one I want her to know that I will most assuredly read a book that is written by her. I say that not because she has such a beautifully sounding voice that this man loves to listen to, but because she is such an inspiration to so many people of our generation and the generation of my children. My youngest son says that when she explains something that he actually understands it most of the time. He is only 12 so there are times that I need to help the explanation along somewhat. The point is still the same, with people like her and Fraser Cain and so many others, as well as these new shows such as "The Universe" and some of the "Nova" programs and such really do inspire people. So, as far as I'm concerned I say that Pamela should keep right on inspiring us all and write as much as she can, that is as long as her husband can spare her, or at least share her with the rest of the world. As for her husband goes, I thank him for being just what Pamela needs. Good luck in the future, even if the future is doomed...LOL! As bad as I hate to admit it, I think I have to agree with HoosierHoops. Not because I don’t want to agree with the hoopster, but that he (or is the hoopster of the female variety? no offense) brings up President Bush. These shows that are forecasting our doom in the near or far future are only doing what they have seen work so effectively from Mr. Bush. If one terrifies the public, they will do whatever they are told until the truth comes out. The problem with that is, in the case of the sun going supernova or any of the other doomsday scenarios is that they will happen, albeit long after we are long gone from the face of this planet.

I’m not sure if Pamela actually reads all the responses that are written about her blog, but if she reads this one I want her to know that I will most assuredly read a book that is written by her. I say that not because she has such a beautifully sounding voice that this man loves to listen to, but because she is such an inspiration to so many people of our generation and the generation of my children. My youngest son says that when she explains something that he actually understands it most of the time. He is only 12 so there are times that I need to help the explanation along somewhat.

The point is still the same, with people like her and Fraser Cain and so many others, as well as these new shows such as “The Universe” and some of the “Nova” programs and such really do inspire people. So, as far as I’m concerned I say that Pamela should keep right on inspiring us all and write as much as she can, that is as long as her husband can spare her, or at least share her with the rest of the world. As for her husband goes, I thank him for being just what Pamela needs. Good luck in the future, even if the future is doomed…LOL!

]]> By: HoosierHoops http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2914 HoosierHoops Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:05:27 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2914 I remember sitting in science class as a young wide eyed lad and we watched a movie about we are all going to die from the sun blowing up in say 2-3 billion years.. i yawned, turned to my best friend and said" ya think we and the Russians won't Nuc us all first?" I imagine kids now a days are thinking " Now.. how many days does Bush have left?" I like our chances with the Sun and/or a comet. -the hoopster I remember sitting in science class as a young wide eyed lad and we watched a movie about we are all going to die from the sun blowing up in say 2-3 billion years.. i yawned, turned to my best friend and said” ya think we and the Russians won’t Nuc us all first?” I imagine kids now a days are thinking ” Now.. how many days does Bush have left?”
I like our chances with the Sun and/or a comet.
-the hoopster

]]> By: Jorge Schrauwen http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2913 Jorge Schrauwen Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:28:52 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2913 Oh I like being hit by a asteroid or comet better, since then there will be suffering for some and thats more gruesome then a quick death. Oh I like being hit by a asteroid or comet better, since then there will be suffering for some and thats more gruesome then a quick death.

]]> By: Astrolink [Global Edition] » Astrosphere for June 27, 2007 | Latest astronomy news in 11 languages http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2911 Astrolink [Global Edition] » Astrosphere for June 27, 2007 | Latest astronomy news in 11 languages Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:15:37 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2911 [...] Pamela Gay continues blogging about The Universe on The History Channel. If only we had that kind of budget for Astronomy Cast. [...] [...] Pamela Gay continues blogging about The Universe on The History Channel. If only we had that kind of budget for Astronomy Cast. [...]

]]> By: Astrogeek http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2910 Astrogeek Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:44:09 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2910 I'm imagining Pamela looking at the gaggle of girl scouts, opening her eyes really wide, and lowering her voice to a stage whisper... "The sun is going to kill us all in only a few billion years!!!" I’m imagining Pamela looking at the gaggle of girl scouts, opening her eyes really wide, and lowering her voice to a stage whisper… “The sun is going to kill us all in only a few billion years!!!”

]]> By: Ed http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2908 Ed Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:57:02 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2908 Going back to Pamela's earlier post on the Star Party gone bad, perhaps a large dose of "Certain Doom" would have been the perfect solution to the problem. ;-) Going back to Pamela’s earlier post on the Star Party gone bad, perhaps a large dose of “Certain Doom” would have been the perfect solution to the problem. ;-)

]]> By: Autumn http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2904 Autumn Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:19:41 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2904 I think the series is pretty cool so far. I like the mix of anthropology and special effects going on. The "Certain Doom" shows and magazine articles (Or should I say, Sky and Telescope cover illustrations!!) are sort of like slowing down to look at a car wreck for me. I much prefer books and blogs that creatively present the facts. On a cloudy night it just doesn't get any better than curling up with a cup of coffee and a Timothy Ferris book! I think the series is pretty cool so far. I like the mix of anthropology and special effects going on. The “Certain Doom” shows and magazine articles (Or should I say, Sky and Telescope cover illustrations!!) are sort of like slowing down to look at a car wreck for me. I much prefer books and blogs that creatively present the facts. On a cloudy night it just doesn’t get any better than curling up with a cup of coffee and a Timothy Ferris book!

]]> By: AstroGeek Scare tactics « http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2899 AstroGeek Scare tactics « Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:32:37 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2899 [...] Scare tactics June 27th, 2007 — astrogeek In a previous post, I talked a bit about Eta Carinae and how the popular press seems to in the beginning of ramping up the hysteria machine, pounding the general public with doom and gloom scare tactics.   Now, in a post on her blog, Star Stryder (who is a *real* astronomer (as opposed to yours truly) , and is one of the voices behind the Astronomycast Podcast series ) takes a look at the television series “The Universe” on the History Channel. [...] [...] Scare tactics June 27th, 2007 — astrogeek In a previous post, I talked a bit about Eta Carinae and how the popular press seems to in the beginning of ramping up the hysteria machine, pounding the general public with doom and gloom scare tactics.   Now, in a post on her blog, Star Stryder (who is a *real* astronomer (as opposed to yours truly) , and is one of the voices behind the Astronomycast Podcast series ) takes a look at the television series “The Universe” on the History Channel. [...]

]]> By: A Ler…-- Rastos de Luz http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2886 A Ler…-- Rastos de Luz Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:39:01 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2886 [...] “The Universe: Death, estruction, and the planet Jupiter“, no Star Stryder; [...] [...] “The Universe: Death, estruction, and the planet Jupiter“, no Star Stryder; [...]

]]> By: Jorge Schrauwen http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2882 Jorge Schrauwen Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:15:18 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2882 @Kenneth: fear is a way to control people. If you scare a group if people a lot and keep constantly scaring them you have a better change that they'll do what you say when you do something because there scared of what you might do to them. @Pamela: "...and perhaps it would make more since to discuss in terms of “How the Universe will end” instead of “The End of the Earth.” " Shouldn't the sInce be sEnce? @Kenneth: fear is a way to control people.
If you scare a group if people a lot and keep constantly scaring them you have a better change that they’ll do what you say when you do something because there scared of what you might do to them.

@Pamela:
“…and perhaps it would make more since to discuss in terms of “How the Universe will end” instead of “The End of the Earth.” ”

Shouldn’t the sInce be sEnce?

]]> By: Kenneth Lagoni http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/comment-page-1/#comment-2877 Kenneth Lagoni Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:40:44 +0000 http://www.starstryder.com/2007/06/27/the-universe-death-destruction-and-the-planet-jupiter/#comment-2877 Random thougts five minutes before I have to hit the road and go to work. It's fun to scare people. Why? I don't know. Maybe it makes us feel superior. We know know something they don't. And people likes to be scared. Why? I don't know. But put on a scarry mask, and people will scream and laugh. The best of them will try to uncover what is behind the scarry mask. Thats the kind of people who maybe will become scientists. Those who dare not even touch the mask... well... perhaps they turn to religion... Damn'd, now I'm late for work and I hate that cause you see my boss is really scary and..... Kind Regards Kenneth Random thougts five minutes before I have to hit the road and go to work.

It’s fun to scare people. Why? I don’t know. Maybe it makes us feel superior. We know know something they don’t.

And people likes to be scared. Why? I don’t know. But put on a scarry mask, and people will scream and laugh. The best of them will try to uncover what is behind the scarry mask. Thats the kind of people who maybe will become scientists. Those who dare not even touch the mask… well… perhaps they turn to religion…

Damn’d, now I’m late for work and I hate that cause you see my boss is really scary and…..
Kind Regards
Kenneth

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