thesometimesaint Posted August 19, 2012 Posted August 19, 2012 Sometimes I wonder if there is intelligent life here. 1
selek1 Posted August 19, 2012 Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Sometimes I wonder if there is intelligent life here.That depends largely on the methodology of your study.A scientifically sound study which produces a statistically accurate sample has a decent chance of proving the existence of intelligent life.Limiting one's sample to known danger zones- areas proven to be hazardous to the existence of such life- is generally a bad idea.Looking for mammal life in the miles deep volcanic trenches of the deep ocean is (generally) a waste of time. The pressures and temperatures are simply too great to support such life.Going forward in your search for intelligent life, I would recommend you avoid locations where power is concentrated and functionaries succeed simply by dint of reaffirming their bosses narcicissm.This would, by default, rule out the internet and most centers of government, media, and banking- but this is a small price to pay as the odds are slim and you can instead focus on areas conducive to intelligent thought. Edited August 19, 2012 by selek1
cursor Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Here is the first 360° panoramic view of the red planet as seen from rover Curiosity.Go full screen and browse about.http://www.panoramas...-color-360.htmlNote that you can use the keyboard's cursor keys for navigation.You can also zoom-in (plus key) and zoom-out (minus key).. Edited August 31, 2012 by cursor 1
cursor Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Here is another very impressive panorama of Mars, as seen from rover Opportunity:http://www.panoramas.dk/mars/greeley-haven.html
Libs Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Wow, no kidding. That is bleak. I wonder if the whole planet is like that? Just rock and dirt?
ERayR Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Makes me appreciate the variety of life on earth.Reminds me of a couple of places I've been in Arizona and Wyoming.
ERayR Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Wow, no kidding. That is bleak. I wonder if the whole planet is like that? Just rock and dirt?Nope just over the horizon is a valley with a small stream with grass and trees. Sorry I just couldn't resist. Does make one wonder what it would look like with a deep well and center pivot irrigation system
Libs Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Nope just over the horizon is a valley with a small stream with grass and trees.Sorry I just couldn't resist. Does make one wonder what it would look like with a deep well and center pivot irrigation systemlol....that was kind of a "duh" question! There is no water (that we know about) so, of course the whole planet would be like that.Bringing water to a dead planet like that could be interesting, yes.
ERayR Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) lol....that was kind of a "duh" question! There is no water (that we know about) so, of course the whole planet would be like that.Bringing water to a dead planet like that could be interesting, yes.Don't know much but it is my understanding that there may be subterranean water. Besides that didn't you ever read Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars series? Edited September 1, 2012 by ERayR
Libs Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Don't know much but it is my understanding that there may be subterranean water. Besides that didn't you ever read Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars series?Ummm...gee, no. I think physical science is interesting, but I know little about it. My love was always the social sciences.
ERayR Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Ummm...gee, no. I think physical science is interesting, but I know little about it. My love was always the social sciences. Here is some info on the subterranean water.http://www.nasa.gov/...ro20111102.htmlhttp://news.national...-science-space/http://io9.com/59205...d-as-earth-doesSend me there with a couple of center pivots and some farm labor and I'll have crops growing when the rest of the folks get there. Edited September 1, 2012 by ERayR 1
Calm Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Here is some info on the subterranean water.http://www.nasa.gov/...ro20111102.htmlhttp://news.national...-science-space/http://io9.com/59205...d-as-earth-doesSend me there with a couple of center pivots and some farm labor and I'll have crops growing when the rest of the folks get there.Take along Kemara and I just might believe you (don't know if you remember his comments about growing sugar cane, IIRC....still have those pictures somewhere about).
ERayR Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 More pictures. Not from Curiosity but indications of water.https://www.google.com/search?q=subterranean+water+sources+on+mars&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=QjX&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=dEBCUMHEJYfc2QXRj4DIDA&ved=0CDYQsAQ&biw=1226&bih=747
Calm Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 More pictures. Not from Curiosity but indications of water.https://www.google.c...iw=1226&bih=747Particularly like this one:
ERayR Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Take along Kemara and I just might believe you (don't know if you remember his comments about growing sugar cane, IIRC....still have those pictures somewhere about).Could use the help but really need able bodies as mine isn't so much anymore. It still sounds like it would be a great adventure. Still some Peter Pan in me. 1
ERayR Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 Particularly like this one:Meet the neighbors. or Guess Whose Coming for Diner?
Calm Posted September 1, 2012 Posted September 1, 2012 As my husband and Scrooge McDuck are prone to say "work smarter, not harder"....take Kemara....that is smart.
BCSpace Posted September 15, 2012 Author Posted September 15, 2012 Check this out. Fit to screen and max out the resolution:[media=]
MormonMason Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Cool. Are you old enough to remember the moon landings? Now, that was exciting, I think, especially since there were men involved. Made it all the more tense, as far as having a safe landing and return.This will date me somewhat, but I do remember watching the Apollo 11 moon landing. I also remember future editions of Joseph Fielding Smith's Answers to Gospel Questions getting a revision afterward. He opined that man would never reach the moon in the oldest editions. Edited September 16, 2012 by MormonMason
USU78 Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Particularly like this one: Got git 'em, Slim!
thesometimesaint Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 MormonMason:Youngster. I remember Freedom 7. Alan Shepard's spacecraft's name.To JFS credit he did say he was wrong.
MormonMason Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 MormonMason:Youngster. I remember Freedom 7. Alan Shepard's spacecraft's name.To JFS credit he did say he was wrong.I never mentioned my age or what I remember before Apollo 11. Just saying...And, yet, it is true that JFS admitted his mistake. Hence, the revision in later editions even during his lifetime. I am sure some people would have seen that as a testimony-breaker but it did not phase me.
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