Posts by Steven Pomeroy

1) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Exoplanet Named, Gliese 581g (Message 1038326)
Posted 2 Oct 2010 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Still, at least we have one target planet to look for signals. Hopefully we will have many, many more soon!
2) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Strange life in the universe (Message 929828)
Posted 31 Aug 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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This beauty is NOT alien to our planet - it is an example of a not-widely known Terran life form. From Wikipedia:

Maturing to a length between 19 and 37 centimetres (7.5 and 15 in)[1], and maximally reaching a weight of approximately 1.7 kilograms (3.7 lb) in B. giganteus, giant isopods are a good example of deep-sea gigantism (cf. giant squid); most other isopods range in size from 1 to 5 centimetres (0.39 to 2.0 in). Their morphology is nonetheless familiar to most people as giant isopods closely resemble their terrestrial cousin, the woodlouse.

3) Message boards : SETI@home Science : ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY (Message 929339)
Posted 28 Aug 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Love the Mt. Rushmore pic. I need to get a camera with a time exposure option...
4) Message boards : SETI@home Science : ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY (Message 908606)
Posted 18 Jun 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Shedding Light on Dark Gamma Ray Bursts

Gamma-ray bursts are the universe's biggest explosions, capable of producing so much light that ground-based telescopes easily detect it billions of light-years away. Yet, for more than a decade, astronomers have puzzled over the nature of so-called dark bursts, which produce gamma rays and X-rays but little or no visible light. They make up roughly half of the bursts detected by NASA's Swift satellite since its 2004 launch.
5) Message boards : SETI@home Science : SETI@home in the News (Message 859137)
Posted 29 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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01-05-2009 The Korea Times

Korea to Search for Life in Space
6) Message boards : SETI@home Science : UFO's Over Sacramento California (Message 856017)
Posted 21 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Hehehe - only in my bathroom.

Seriously, I think swamp gas has explained some - but a percentage, albeit small, still remain unexplainable.
7) Message boards : SETI@home Science : UFO's Over Sacramento California (Message 855475)
Posted 19 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Seems like most UFOs are explainable - but what about the others? Very interesting video - thanks!
8) Message boards : SETI@home Science : First Signs of the NTPCkr (Message 855468)
Posted 19 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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This is really cool! I'm sorry I overlooked it before. I also love the Current Telescope Sky Position google map.

I don't mind paying for the extra $$ while my computer runs "idle".
9) Message boards : SETI@home Science : A Possible Mars Impact Jan 30 (Message 853630)
Posted 15 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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We'll all be long dead by then due to the Mayan apocalypse in 2012. ;D



Isn't there a close encounter in 2036 - maybe 2032. I would look it up, but I am falling asleep at my keyboard - time for sleep-sleep, and dreams of friendly asteroids ;)
10) Message boards : SETI@home Science : What do we really know? (Message 851116)
Posted 9 Jan 2009 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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I'm sure every generation has believed that they had a grasp on the nature of the Universe. Not long ago, it was believed that we knew everything there was to know about physics - this was back about 1900 before the theory of relativity and quantum physics. I feel that in 300 years, people will look back at us as being very blind to the true nature of reality.
11) Message boards : SETI@home Science : ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY (Message 847041)
Posted 31 Dec 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Very timely picture - I see the tree!
12) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Year 0 Supernova (Message 844397)
Posted 24 Dec 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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I do believe you are right Labbie - thanks! :)
13) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Year 0 Supernova (Message 844379)
Posted 24 Dec 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Very good info - too bad it is all speculation.

The book I read was about a supernova that took out a planetary civilization, and also turned out to be visible at year 0 - I forgot the author, but I remember it was a well-put-together story.
14) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Year 0 Supernova (Message 844330)
Posted 23 Dec 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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I've read about this a long time ago in a sci-fi book, but has there been any evidence of the "Star of Bethlehem" being a supernova or comet, etc.?

I think this would make a great thread given that it is the holiday season :)
15) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Panspermia takes a hit (Message 818303)
Posted 14 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Great article!

I still have the "Science" issue from 1996 with the Martian rock featured. I hope one day I can give it to my grandkids and say, "Yup - this was the first time humans glimpsed fossilized Martian life!"

Of course, it could be proven to be geologic formations, but I am hoping for the former scenario :)

16) Message boards : Cafe SETI : The MOON BAR (Message 815137)
Posted 5 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Thanks all for the very kind welcome :)
17) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Favorite movie chase scenes............ (Message 814960)
Posted 5 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Lots of good car chases posted here. I like many in films, including "Bullet", "The French Connection" (The car vs. train chase), "Diamonds are Forever", and a few more I am sure. But the one I have to vote for is the often forgotten car chase scene from "The 7-Ups". Take a look and tell me what you think :)
18) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Silicon-Based Life Forms (Message 814958)
Posted 5 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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Hehehehehe - I wasn't asking about artificial life ;)
19) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Silicon-Based Life Forms (Message 813563)
Posted 1 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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I always found this concept very interesting. i remember the first time I was introduced to it - it was an episode of the old Star Trek show, where Kirk, Spock, and McCoy were hunting down silicon-based turtle-shell-shaped creatures.

Anyway, I am wondering if anybody is familiar with silicon-based as opposed to carbon based biomolecules. Would such a molecular biology be stable in more extreme environments? Perhaps we should not be too quick to overlook planets considered to be "uninhabitable".
20) Message boards : Cafe SETI : The MOON BAR (Message 813558)
Posted 1 Oct 2008 by Profile Steven Pomeroy
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OK - so this is my first stay at the moon bar. Gotta admit that I was impressed by the pics of the lovely young ladies... please pour me a New Castle!!



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