Romantic Astronomy

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James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602057 - Posted: 11 Jul 2007, 22:18:21 UTC Last modified: 11 Jul 2007, 23:03:43 UTC LOL... I know lots of you will laugh or, maybe just smile, at the title "Romantic Astronomy"... I have heard many instances where women have been swept away by the stars... One instance, a couple got married, and she fell in love with him after a night out... he knew astronomy, and showed her - her star sign.. and she thought it was "sweet"... Then another instance, two people, who are dating, often say that in warm weather, they like to sleep outside at night in the back garden in a hammock underneath the stars, and that its very romantic. This is just in my hometown! Im sure billions of other people do this worldwide. I am in the county of Lincolnshire (UK).. perfect for astronomy as its flat and urban, with no city lights. Yet some women would find astronomy the most boring thing in the universe. Also, one of my close friends apparently got a "pleasant surprise" when she found out I could talk about the stars, and knew a little about astronomy. I'm only 18, coming up 19. NOBODY else my age is interested in astronomy... apart from this one person, who can talk with me about the stars and astronomy for hours on end... as a matter of fact, I am taking her ice-skating on Pluto one day :P Are astronomers or enthusiasts rare? Is astronomy and knowledge of the stars the new trend perhaps? Im just curious thats all.... - James ID: 602057 ·

Al Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 5832 Credit: 401,935 RAC: 0	Message 602062 - Posted: 11 Jul 2007, 22:24:26 UTC Last modified: 11 Jul 2007, 22:24:59 UTC Hmm interesting. Its good to know that stuff. My sis likes to look at Jupiter with me telescope(i know it aint gf) But yes some girls actually like it when ya gots stuffing between them ears :) Wouldn't say that astronomers and enthusiasts are rare. Scorpions - Wind Of Change ID: 602062 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 602068 - Posted: 11 Jul 2007, 22:38:44 UTC - in response to Message 602057. LOL... I know lots of you will laugh or, maybe just smile, at the title "Romantic Astronomy"... I have heard many instances where women have been swept away by the stars... One instance, a couple got married, and she fell in love with him after a night out... he knew astronomy, and showed her - her star sign.. and she thought it was "sweet"... Then another instance, two people, who are dating, often say that in warm weather, they like to sleep outside at night in the back garden in a hammock underneath the stars, and that its very romantic. This is just in my hometown! Im sure billions of other people do this worldwide. I am in the county of Lincolnshire (UK).. perfect for astronomy as its flat and urban, with no city lights. Yet some women would find astronomy the most boring thing in the universe. Also, one of my close friends apparently got a "pleasant surprise" when she found out I could talk about the stars, and knew a little about astronomy. I'm only 18, coming up 19. NOBODY else my age is interested in astronomy... apart from this one person, who can talk with me about the stars and astronomy for hours on end... Are astronomers or enthusiasts rare? Is astronomy and knowledge of the stars the new trend perhaps? Im just curious thats all.... - James Yes, stars are romantic. I have known a couple of professional astronomers, one was boring, very boring, to speak with, the other very interesting, even we don't talk much about astronomy, I am not on his level at all. Amateur astronomers are very interesting to be with, we are more on the same level, so we can discuss a lot. And yes, I still remember very clearly the first time I saw Jupiter and Saturn in a telescope. Amazing sight! :-D "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 602068 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602075 - Posted: 11 Jul 2007, 22:50:34 UTC - in response to Message 602068. I have heard many stories from my local area, including a couple who watch the stars together at night... whilst listening to Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love", and they have had a roof window put in their bedroom so they can see the stars.. ID: 602075 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602151 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 2:21:00 UTC well, what's your opinions then??? lol ID: 602151 ·

cRunchy Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 3555 Credit: 1,920,030 RAC: 3	Message 602157 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 3:07:28 UTC Last modified: 12 Jul 2007, 3:17:36 UTC I think this is a lovely concept. People like things that connect them to the universe that connect them to each other. Lovers like this more than anyone else. Look at how many people that like matching their tarot or astological readings. 'Love Astronomy' may be a more selective taste but anything that brings people together is fine in my book. I'm not sure what 'astronomy' truely means in the public eye but the stars will always mystify us. Isn't part of astronomy just about being us and our love of gazing upon something so profound and wonderful in the heavens. That is romance to me. (Well you did ask.) ID: 602157 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602527 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 21:51:50 UTC - in response to Message 602157. lol.. thanks for your replies :) lol.. Im very curious... I mean, lol... it often used to be males with fast posh cars etc which attracted females (or some females anyway).... now, surprisingly to me, it seems to be astronomy lol.. I couldn't believe it when I was talking to my friend, and we got talking about the stars, and I thought to myself, "I will change the subject now because women get bored of that talk (which is true as I have learned and observed from others)", then in I was amazed when my friend kept wanting to talk about the stars, and we ended up talking for hours on end... all through the night, most nights.... and it never ever seems boring or gets boring... Now, like I say, "as I have observed and heard from others", lots of women do not like astronomy lol... but yeah, everyone is different... no stereotyping :) To conclude it seems like astronomy seems to be becoming a more attractive subject, and a more enjoyable one... more than what it used to. Anyone agree or have any theories lol?? - James ID: 602527 ·

Es99 (part ii) Send message Joined: 6 Jul 07 Posts: 291 Credit: 18,010 RAC: 0	Message 602529 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 21:55:07 UTC - in response to Message 602527. lol.. thanks for your replies :) lol.. Im very curious... I mean, lol... it often used to be males with fast posh cars etc which attracted females (or some females anyway).... now, surprisingly to me, it seems to be astronomy lol.. I couldn't believe it when I was talking to my friend, and we got talking about the stars, and I thought to myself, "I will change the subject now because women get bored of that talk (which is true as I have learned and observed from others)", then in I was amazed when my friend kept wanting to talk about the stars, and we ended up talking for hours on end... all through the night, most nights.... and it never ever seems boring or gets boring... Now, like I say, "as I have observed and heard from others", lots of women do not like astronomy lol... but yeah, everyone is different... no stereotyping :) To conclude it seems like astronomy seems to be becoming a more attractive subject, and a more enjoyable one... more than what it used to. Anyone agree or have any theories lol?? - James I understood that most of the staff on this project are astronomers/ astrophysicists. I am not sure how romantic they are though. Me..I think it is a beautiful and deep subject. What is more romantic that looking at the universe we live in and wondering what is out there? Account frozen... ID: 602529 ·

GalaxyIce Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 13 May 06 Posts: 8927 Credit: 1,361,057 RAC: 0	Message 602547 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 22:23:04 UTC - in response to Message 602529. Me..I think it is a beautiful and deep subject. What is more romantic that looking at the universe we live in and wondering what is out there? That's what does it for me. I've had a computerized telescope for some time now. Select a star or planet from a hand held attachment, and the telescopes slews across and points to the star or planet you asked for. Or satellites, asteroids etc. It makes it interesting because you get to know all the names and get familiar with all those specs of light up there. The heavens open up and you really start to get perspective of your tiny self in the universe. But then I need a bigger telescope. I want to see a bit farther out... flam ing balloons ID: 602547 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602551 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 22:34:06 UTC - in response to Message 602547. Me..I think it is a beautiful and deep subject. What is more romantic that looking at the universe we live in and wondering what is out there? That's what does it for me. I've had a computerized telescope for some time now. Select a star or planet from a hand held attachment, and the telescopes slews across and points to the star or planet you asked for. Or satellites, asteroids etc. It makes it interesting because you get to know all the names and get familiar with all those specs of light up there. The heavens open up and you really start to get perspective of your tiny self in the universe. But then I need a bigger telescope. I want to see a bit farther out... Yeah, and I have discovered a girl who loves to talk with me for hours on end about the stars, and its surprising lol.. because, without stereotyping, astronomy has always (to me) been more of a mens thing. Then for unique 18year old woman, my age, to be fascinated by it... I have never known of that before lol... ...then again, she's drawn really good pictures of us both ice skating on Pluto... so, I suppose, its unique people who like the stars, which are very unique too... When you think, solar systems can be around lots of them stars... which will harbor beautiful worlds - maybe with life on, which could be looking back at us. ... Romantic Astronomy will take a whole new turn when the personal warp-capable vehicle is invented lol ID: 602551 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 602554 - Posted: 12 Jul 2007, 22:39:22 UTC love amid the stars ID: 602554 ·

Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0	Message 602589 - Posted: 13 Jul 2007, 0:12:22 UTC thanks for the site James - nobodyatseti interesting profiles etc . . . BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . ID: 602589 ·

Knightmare Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0	Message 602663 - Posted: 13 Jul 2007, 5:03:04 UTC Yet some women would find astronomy the most boring thing in the universe. It all depends on the way you present it to them. Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome ID: 602663 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 603024 - Posted: 13 Jul 2007, 23:11:36 UTC - in response to Message 602663. Yet some women would find astronomy the most boring thing in the universe. It all depends on the way you present it to them. Well the conversation started when she just said about ice skating on Pluto, then we said wouldnt it be good if we could go to Gliese 581 c, which is an earth-like planet outside of this solar system... it would be paradise there if it was earth-like... no pollution from cars etc.. Then it just went on for hours lol... To conclude, it seems that astronomy is more of an "accepted" thing now... years ago, people thought it was just for the superior or the elite... now its more widely understood ID: 603024 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 603102 - Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 1:16:44 UTC - in response to Message 603024. To conclude, it seems that astronomy is more of an "accepted" thing now... years ago, people thought it was just for the superior or the elite... now its more widely understood I don't know. It's many years ago since I was out the first time with the local group of amateur astronomers to count Perseid's (how many meteors that hit the atmosphere within timeframes of 15 minutes, from which angle and how bright they were, etc.). The latter years this has been looked at as less exotic when I have told people about being out counting Perseid's ... "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 603102 ·

GalaxyIce Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 13 May 06 Posts: 8927 Credit: 1,361,057 RAC: 0	Message 603230 - Posted: 14 Jul 2007, 8:24:10 UTC - in response to Message 603114. One doesn't have to be an academic or astronomer to appreciate the awesome beauty of the universe. To look up at the night sky is still a breath taking experience and to see the unexpected meteor shoot across the sky, it takes your breath away. Those that find it less than exotic...then I feel sorry for them. The vista of the night sky never ceases to amaze me.... when you look up into a cloudless sky and see what lies before you, words seem redundant. It doesn't end or even start there. Look closer at the sky at dusk when the sun shines with wonderful colours in the clouds that give the heavens a majesty which seems to make the sky awesomely bigger the longer you look at it. flam ing balloons ID: 603230 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 604327 - Posted: 16 Jul 2007, 1:07:58 UTC When I'm eavesdropping, I often hear my neighbors in the garden under the stars giggling in the hammock whilst listening to Careless Whisper by George Michael... ID: 604327 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 605637 - Posted: 18 Jul 2007, 21:26:03 UTC Last modified: 18 Jul 2007, 21:26:13 UTC Talking of Romantic Astronomy... let's change the meaning of the topic.... What do think to the idea of naming a star after somebody??? You see lots of websites/companies what do that... some are free... some charge anything from Ã‚Â£5 / $10 to Ã‚Â£50 / $100 - James ID: 605637 ·

James Martin Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 27 Jun 06 Posts: 223 Credit: 62,205 RAC: 0	Message 619683 - Posted: 15 Aug 2007, 18:32:59 UTC Tonight, my neighbors are in the garden... with a telescope, kissing under the stars, with the sound of Sade's - Smooth Operator, drifting through the speakers... and enjoying a glass of wine. It's funny how some people find astronomy really romantic lol ID: 619683 ·

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