Guest Hanratty Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I was wondering if anyone here has interests in astronomy. I am just looking for recommendations on books/documentary films that are really awe inspiring. I love looking at space photos and just recently watched some history channel film about the sun. Seen or read anything cool in this area lately? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary C Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Carl Sagan Cosmos. DVD and Book. I prefer the book, personally. It's one of my favourites across all genres. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1607958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxus Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I've been reading Arthur C. Clarke stuff lately, just re-read 2001 and now I'm reading The Songs of Distant Earth, also really good. I don't know if you wanted fiction, but his books are always based on really solid scientific speculation. Definitely kicks up my interest in astronomy. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Boxus's signature Hide all signatures art Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1607964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hanratty Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 On 6/25/2011 at 8:36 PM, Boxus said: I've been reading Arthur C. Clarke stuff lately, just re-read 2001 and now I'm reading The Songs of Distant Earth, also really good. I don't know if you wanted fiction, but his books are always based on really solid scientific speculation. Definitely kicks up my interest in astronomy. arthur c clarke and carl sagan are totally new to me. i know they are huge names within the genre, but i have never read them. maybe i will soon. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1607995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretstik Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'd second the recommendation for Arthur C Clarke. I remember reading 2001 and actually learning a little about astronomy from it which really kickstarted my interest. I thought he was bullshitting about Iapetus until I read up on it. Astronomy is fascinating, but unfortunately with me being a bit dense the science loses me fairly quickly. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary C Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Sagan's Cosmos is actually really good at balancing the dense science with a basis in human history. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretstik Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Cosmos is something I really should return to. I can remember it being on telly as a kid, although around that time my understanding of science was probably limited to Daleks and Cybermen. Shame on me. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Cosmos. End of. kaini knows. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide essines's signature Hide all signatures On 8/19/2011 at 11:51 PM, Luke Fucking Hazard said: Essines has, and always will remind me of MacReady. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I remember reading Stephen hawkings black holes and tiny universes many years ago. he makes things very easy to take in. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke viia Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 john barrow and paul davies are good authors to dig into as well (sagan is truly a great place to start though) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide luke viia's signature Hide all signatures GHOST: have you killed Claudius yet HAMLET: no GHOST: why HAMLET: fuck you is why im going to the cemetery to touch skulls [planet of dinosaurs - the album [bc] [archive]] Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
data Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 not sure what this is about, i've only watched the first couple of minutes so far, but it looks kinda interesting. though they'll probably just end up repeating the same old clichés about the universe as every other program like it since cosmos. OR MAYBE NOT?! *watches* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryUYyhpqh68 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide data's signature Hide all signatures twitterbandcampyoutube Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 there are some good series on the science channel such as through the wormhole with morgan freeman. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) an annoying host can ruin a doc for me. But this stuff is mighty interesting. Hard to fully grasp. you know in time bandits when they are trapped in the cages held up by ropes in total blackness outside the evil fortress. Thats what Ive always imagined the end of the universe to look like Edited June 26, 2011 by marf Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 im amazed at stuff like the parallax method being thought up by people hundreds of years ago. All in the brain. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 On 6/26/2011 at 6:03 AM, data said: not sure what this is about, i've only watched the first couple of minutes so far, but it looks kinda interesting. though they'll probably just end up repeating the same old clichés about the universe as every other program like it since cosmos. OR MAYBE NOT?! *watches* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryUYyhpqh68 Aphex Twin - "btoum-roumada" at 31:35 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Braintree's signature Hide all signatures colindyer.bandcamp.com williamsbraintree.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) On 6/26/2011 at 12:32 AM, essines said: Cosmos. End of. kaini knows. damn straight. although i prefer to call him my copilot. my son's religious education teacher is an old friend of mine. we're cooking up a scheme for him to show the class an episode of cosmos every week for 13 weeks. i can't think of a better thing to ignite a love of science and reason in kids than cosmos. it's dated extraordinarily well. Edited June 27, 2011 by kaini Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide kaini's signature Hide all signatures On 5/7/2013 at 11:06 PM, ambermonk said: I know IDM can be extreme On 6/3/2017 at 11:50 PM, ladalaika said: this sounds like an airplane landing on a minefield Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuatxuk Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 On 6/25/2011 at 10:18 PM, Caretstik said: I'd second the recommendation for Arthur C Clarke. I remember reading 2001 and actually learning a little about astronomy from it which really kickstarted my interest. I thought he was bullshitting about Iapetus until I read up on it. Astronomy is fascinating, but unfortunately with me being a bit dense the science loses me fairly quickly. I was always interested in astronomy and cosmology, but honestly some of it never clicked until I took astronomy courses in college. Just the way experts break it down and explain the concepts I suppose. I'd also recommend the Sagan and Hawking books for that reason. Long ago I checked out a cosmology book that literally alternated chapters with excellent sci-fi short stories. I really wish I knew the title, I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. On 6/26/2011 at 7:03 AM, marf said: an annoying host can ruin a doc for me. But this stuff is mighty interesting. Hard to fully grasp.you know in time bandits when they are trapped in the cages held up by ropes in total blackness outside the evil fortress. Thats what Ive always imagined the end of the universe to look like Man I love that movie. Most of the universe is quite empty as is. Between all the galaxies and clusters is a lot of vast, vacant space. Quite mind-boggling really. Reminds me of the Total Perspective Vortex in Hitchhiker's. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide joshuatxuk's signature Hide all signatures Tape Escape! Aural Canyon Wood Between Worlds Tapes [joshuatxuk-is-dead] Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tronicphace Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Watch the documentary called Phoenix Mars Mission - Onto the Ice. I'm in it ( no kidding), but it may be boring to those not interested in space exploration. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/67074-astronomy/#findComment-1608641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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