Introduce yourself! (And show us your swag)

[Sage.In.Space]

My name is Sage and I am interested in studying astrophysics in college when I graduate hs and then go on to work in a lab when I'm done in college. I wanted to try to find a community of people who share interests so I came here to make friends and learn more.

 

[billslugg]

Welcome to SDC, there are plenty of people here with your same interests!

 

[Sage.In.Space]

Thanks for the welcome! Can't wait to talk to more people

 

[Catastrophe]

Sage, what are your main interests? Planets? Star types? Galaxies? Big Bang? Observation?

Cat

 

[Sage.In.Space]

Sage, what are your main interests? Planets? Star types? Galaxies? Big Bang? Observation?

Cat

I really wanna study the Big Bang more, it’s one of my biggest questions in life. I also want to learn more about anomalies and the math behind the universe (I love math). I’m not really interested in biology and planets but it’s still pretty cool.

 

[Catastrophe]

Be careful about the Big Bang. It is completely against established science, such as the Law of Conservation of Matter (matter/energy), although who is to say that this applied at t = 0. This t = 0 should be distinguished from BBT (Big Bang Theory) which ceases to be science about a trillionth of a second short of t = 0. This is because science (Einstein) has equations involving division by zero which mathematics requires to be infinity.

https://forums.space.com/threads/go...rity-and-infinite-density-descriptions.66352/

My personal view is that BBT is ridiculous. I favour a cyclic Universe, of which there are several variant theories. Instead of the singularity (which is the centre of the scientific problem - requiring infinite temperature and density) there is a NON-infinite nexus, leading to another phase of the Universe. Critics say that there is a "philosophical" problem, in that there must have been a start somewhen.

But see this:

Goodbye infinity and all that infinite singularity and infinite density descriptions

As many of you are aware, I have serious problems in the application of infinity. and related infinite descriptions, to non-mathematical (reality) situations. Here is a post from 2022: https://forums.space.com/threads/big-bang-evidence.55635/#post-568525 Why do you bring infinity into it...

forums.space.com

anomalies and the math behind the universe

Division by zero = infinity

Ask away if you have any questions on this.

Cat

 

[Atlan0001]

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought that if the mirror were a number it would be zero:
(+1|0|-1)
(+n|0|-n)
(+300,000kps|0|-300,000kps)
(t=+1(past history)|t=0|(future history)t=-1)
(+infinity |0|0| -infinity)

(+1(+n)/0 = (+1(+n)|0|-1(-n)))
(-1(-n)/0 = (-1(-n)|0|+1(+n)))
Achtung! Split the universe in two (+1,-1), or would it be three due to -- with -- a trojan ("The total of matter and energy in the universe equals (reduces to) zero ('0').

 

[Wolfshadw]

Folks,

Let's keep this thread only for Introductions and Welcomes. Other discussion would be better served in other threads.

Thanks,
Wolfshadw
Moderator

 

[Sage.In.Space]

Oh nice, I’m definitely going to read up on that so that I can broaden my research. I knew there were other theories but it’s hard to find the other ones when the BBT is the most talked about. Thank you l

 

[Catastrophe]

Oh nice, I’m definitely going to read up on that so that I can broaden my research. I knew there were other theories but it’s hard to find the other ones when the BBT is the most talked about. Thank you l

This has been moved to Cosmology, as

More on the Big Bang - what was before t = 0?​

as this is not the correct thread. Please see there.

More on the Big Bang - what was before t = 0?

Moved from an inappropriate location, with apologies! :) Be careful about the Big Bang. It is completely against established science, such as the Law of Conservation of Matter (matter/energy), although who is to say that this applied at t = 0. This t = 0 should be distinguished from BBT (Big...

forums.space.com

Apologies for the need of this further correction. Cat

 

[JoeBME]

Hi...I'm Joe and a bit long in the tooth. I sat on our front porch with my dad looking at the nightime sky for Sputnik to pass overhead (not realizing the implications as I'm s

Did your parents name you that? jkjk....I am sure that's not your real name, I assume you named yourself that.lol! On that note I think if a huge asteroid was headed for us I don't think they would tell us because of the panic that would happen.

ure my dad did), saw the broadcasts of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo launches (and tragedies), the moon landings, the Voyager missions, the Space Shuttle missions (and tragedies) and so much more. A staunch fan of "Forbidden Planet", "When World's Collide", "The Day The Earth Stood Still", the entire Star Trek franchise, the Star Wars neverending saga. I so truly wanted to be an astronaut when I was in second grade that my teacher funneled every bit of information that she could find into my hands.

But, I became an engineer instead. Long retired after 40 plus years...and i enjoyed looking for opportunities to implement scientific discoveries into the real world. I still try to keep abreast of the progress of actual science in the current world.

Have a great day! Enjoy them while you have them and use them well.

 

[billslugg]

Hi...I'm Joe and a bit long in the tooth. I sat on our front porch with my dad looking at the nightime sky for Sputnik to pass overhead (not realizing the implications as I'm s


ure my dad did), saw the broadcasts of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo launches (and tragedies), the moon landings, the Voyager missions, the Space Shuttle missions (and tragedies) and so much more. A staunch fan of "Forbidden Planet", "When World's Collide", "The Day The Earth Stood Still", the entire Star Trek franchise, the Star Wars neverending saga. I so truly wanted to be an astronaut when I was in second grade that my teacher funneled every bit of information that she could find into my hands.

But, I became an engineer instead. Long retired after 40 plus years...and i enjoyed looking for opportunities to implement scientific discoveries into the real world. I still try to keep abreast of the progress of actual science in the current world.

Have a great day! Enjoy them while you have them and use them well.

Welcome to SDC! I too am a retired engineer with 40+ years experience. I didn't see Sputnik but I remember the Echo balloons.

 

[spacebar09]

Hey space fans! I'm Kim and I'm the reference editor for Space.com. I'm a general science and space nerd. Feel free to ask me anything, and if I don't know the answer I will probably know where to find it

I don't have a whole lot of space swag, but my uncle retired from the Johnson Space Center a few years ago (he's an aerospace engineer and built parts for the ISS!), and he used to give everyone in my family NASA T-shirts for Christmas, so I have a pretty decent collection. Here's a ridiculous picture of me sporting an Apollo 11 shirt this summer on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

what the?

 

[BongakaDab]

Hello I'm Drew

To infinity and beyond

 

[XenalK]

Hi. I'm Xenal Khan. My profession is Aviation. Very much interested in secrets of Universe. Social media gives me this chance to explore my interest through this unique forum. Hopefully, the friends in this forum accept me as newbie & will share ideas to satisfy my thirst of exploring the Universe.
Chao.

 

[Catastrophe]

Welcome XenalK. Please feel at home, and just jump in!

Cat

 

[Jambo Bwana!]

Hi guys, I hope I am not resurrecting an old thread. I love space, it has always been very interesting to me.
I have mixed memories of manned spaceflight like Colombia and Challenger but also vague memories of success like the Apollo and of course the recent SpaceX as well as Virgin Galactic. It may seem odd that I am not mentioning space programs closer to me, but I believe the U.S.A is most technologically advanced in manned spaceflight. I am really looking forward to joining the community here, which seems to be warm and friendly. I live in Slovenia so I might not have the same perspective on some countries space programs but, nonetheless I am very exited.

 

[xavier.hodge2024]

Hi folks, Stevie here!

Wanted to pop in and say hello to you fine people! I’m one of your new Community Managers. My background is in Scifi online games, I’ve been working with CCP Games on EVE Online and off since 2007. I was also part of the launch team and CM for VR rift launch title EVE: Valkyrie, worked with Star Citizen at UK meets and Insomnia Gaming Festival, which is a fun gaming event here in the UK.

In my spare time I enjoy streaming games, watching scifi and collecting supergirl merch. I’m also an ambassador for SpecialEffect, the gamers charity. SpecialEffect work with people with disabilities, developing controller set-ups, eye tracking tech and working with developers on accessibility in games (which is also a passion of mine).

I’m really looking forward to working on these forums, and chatting about Space and sci-fi in its many forms. I really enjoy working with passionate communities, and am 'over the moon' (Lol) to be able to be working with you folks.

Feel free to reply with anything you’d like me to know about you! If you wanna reply with your coolest bit of Space Swag, that would be awesome!

This is me in my Space Industries NASA jacket, which I love more then anything.

Fly Safe,
Stevie

hi am xavier

nice im xavier

Hi folks, Stevie here!

Wanted to pop in and say hello to you fine people! I’m one of your new Community Managers. My background is in Scifi online games, I’ve been working with CCP Games on EVE Online and off since 2007. I was also part of the launch team and CM for VR rift launch title EVE: Valkyrie, worked with Star Citizen at UK meets and Insomnia Gaming Festival, which is a fun gaming event here in the UK.

In my spare time I enjoy streaming games, watching scifi and collecting supergirl merch. I’m also an ambassador for SpecialEffect, the gamers charity. SpecialEffect work with people with disabilities, developing controller set-ups, eye tracking tech and working with developers on accessibility in games (which is also a passion of mine).

I’m really looking forward to working on these forums, and chatting about Space and sci-fi in its many forms. I really enjoy working with passionate communities, and am 'over the moon' (Lol) to be able to be working with you folks.

Feel free to reply with anything you’d like me to know about you! If you wanna reply with your coolest bit of Space Swag, that would be awesome!

This is me in my Space Industries NASA jacket, which I love more then anything.

Fly Safe,
Stevie

same i gonna lik you

 

[xavier.hodge2024]

hi i am xavier and i am 18 years old and i live in dubbo nsw and i love to play gta and fortinght

 

[Jesca55]

Hi all I am from Porto, Portugal. Interested in space exploration in general, SpaceX and space technology in detail. Mars as the next frontier is something mind boggling!

I am into computer engineering since mid 80s. Fan of space 1999, Space Shuttle and ISS. Nowadays following SpaceX, Astra, Rocket Lab, Firefly among other newcomers.

Settling a permanent base on the Moon and later on Mars is something I wish to see in my lifespan.

 

[COLGeek]

Hi all I am from Porto, Portugal. Interested in space exploration in general, SpaceX and space technology in detail. Mars as the next frontier is something mind boggling!

I am into computer engineering since mid 80s. Fan of space 1999, Space Shuttle and ISS. Nowadays following SpaceX, Astra, Rocket Lab, Firefly among other newcomers.

Settling a permanent base on the Moon and later on Mars is something I wish to see in my lifespan.

Welcome to Space!

 

[slipstrmnh]

Hi folks, Stevie here!

Wanted to pop in and say hello to you fine people! I’m one of your new Community Managers. My background is in Scifi online games, I’ve been working with CCP Games on EVE Online and off since 2007. I was also part of the launch team and CM for VR rift launch title EVE: Valkyrie, worked with Star Citizen at UK meets and Insomnia Gaming Festival, which is a fun gaming event here in the UK.

In my spare time I enjoy streaming games, watching scifi and collecting supergirl merch. I’m also an ambassador for SpecialEffect, the gamers charity. SpecialEffect work with people with disabilities, developing controller set-ups, eye tracking tech and working with developers on accessibility in games (which is also a passion of mine).

I’m really looking forward to working on these forums, and chatting about Space and sci-fi in its many forms. I really enjoy working with passionate communities, and am 'over the moon' (Lol) to be able to be working with you folks.

Feel free to reply with anything you’d like me to know about you! If you wanna reply with your coolest bit of Space Swag, that would be awesome!

This is me in my Space Industries NASA jacket, which I love more then anything.

Fly Safe,
Stevie

I'm not into swag and such. Feel free to ask me why thoughts about 'first contact' should be turned on their heads, so to speak.

 

[COLGeek]

I'm not into swag and such. Feel free to ask me why thoughts about 'first contact' should be turned on their heads, so to speak.

Then start a thread to discuss. Welcome to Space!

 

[Adel]

Hi all my name is Adel. I have been very interested in the moon since childhood. I have been contemplating the moon. I feel happy when I watch the moon. I had a strong feeling that the moon hides a number of secrets that no one knows, secrets that will reveal important scientific facts, including how and when the lunar seas were formed and what is the geological relationship between the Earth and the moon. Yes, I had a strong feeling. There is a relationship between the Earth and the Moon, and the lunar seas are the result of that relationship. This is what prompted me to study the lunar seas and other lunar features.Impact craters, grooves and lunar cracks. This study led me to a scientific conclusion based on strong scientific evidence. I will present it to experts in the field of earth and planetary sciences through this forum.This is what prompted me to register in this forum in order to help present the theory or study to a specialized scientific team to study it scientifically.
Best wishes to all.

 

[GeorgeMack3rd]

Hail fellow Spacers and well met.
I am David. I was one of the original members of Space.com Uplink forums as the Mental_Avenger. That was when Uplink had over 500,000 members. I was a member for about 10 years with somewhere around 18,000 posts. For two years I was a Moderator under the name Shadow. You will find posts by both of those names all over the recovered forum posts. Be forewarned, I say what I mean, and I mean what I say.

I have a strong background in the sciences of Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Physics is my friend. Physics explains everything except people.

When I was very young, we had My Book House, the Book Of Knowledge, and another large set of books at home. I think I read every one of them. By the time I was in High School, I had also read about 2000 Science Fiction books. That gave me an incredible vocabulary. My favorite subject in school (besides the sciences) was English Grammar.
When speaking or writing, I use the most succinct and most accurate words. That often leads to some people making derisive comments insinuating arrogance or pretension. I often use the term “ignorant” or “ignorance” to point out the lack of knowledge regarding a particular subject a person exhibits. That in no way insinuates stupidity, nor is it name-calling. It is in fact, exactitude of meaning. I just wanted to clear that up to avoid possible future misunderstandings.
I am not a sesquipedalian In fact I tend to be eminently more succinct, while at the same time, truculently punctilious. I can be surreptitiously pertinacious, and somewhat fastidious, preferring exactitude over inaccuracy.

I am looking forward to seeing some of the old gang around here again.

Speed of Light = 1.802,614,041,067,005 MegaFurlongs/MicroFortnight

Love the play with words! I enjoy learning new additions for my moderate vocabulary.