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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Billslugg, the definition I have is: also: does the Earth have absolute velocity (Google) Can absolute velocity be relative to CMB...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Helio, thank you greatly for such a comprehensive reply. I appreciate it very much. There is a lot there for me to think about. I will...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Question How to get started with Astronomy?.Hi Mason, First of all, Billslugg is a highly respected member, and his advice is good, especially if you are interested in actually...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Helio, you stated: Using Britannica for background: Would this be a fair starting place to clarify your post? My first point here...
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CAll you need to do is show one plausible way of forming the Moon by impact to keep the impact theory alive.
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Let me throw a spanner in the works . . . . . . . . . At least it might be a spanner. It depends on the current status of string...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Billslugg. Thank you for your response. I share your worry about analogies (remember Korzybski), but there are good/bad...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Helio, thank you for your excellent comments. My present post represents some time considering my original posts, where I was (and...
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CYes. The analogy is about the best there is for describing today's view of our universe based on GR. The current model shows that the...
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CI've shied away from using analogies when it was pointed out that analogies are imperfect by definition. This means a guaranteed...
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CI would be very pleased to receive any comment on the strength of an analogy, described (inter alia) as: The analogy in question is my...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Question Earth Moon Origin.Billslugg Are you now happy with the 1%/13% "problem"? Cat :)
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CI had not seen that one, it is really detailed. It gives two bodies, one of which falls back to Earth, the other stays out there to...
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CThe galaxy video is mesmerizing. The interaction really tore the tiny galaxy to shreds. First it makes it a needle then a cloud. Very...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Question Earth Moon Origin.Billslugg, some of these might interest you: There is another somewhere I have mislaid. It shows diagrams at intervals like 1 minute...
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