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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.I seem to remember being taught about 70 years ago that no emulsion is permanently stable. Most (if not all) emulsions can be broken...
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CCatastrophe replied to the thread Argument by analogy.Helio, you have chosen a complicated example! But you are correct. (Google) Cat :)
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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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