"Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us." --Carl Sagan
Jun 15, 2019 20:48:36 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
That "dot" is Earth, also called in cosmic lingo as the, "Pale Blue Dot." Believe it or not, that "dot" is also home to a number of vibrant, stunning, and beautiful landscapes. The following in HD, are some of these awe-inspiring places. The show is hosted by a wonderful friend, Lisa S, whose bucket list includes travel to some of these beautiful places. Hope you like it. Thanks for watching.
Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRd5H1Gg1X4&t=6s
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Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRd5H1Gg1X4&t=6s
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Earth, described by scientist Carl Sagan as a "Pale Blue Dot," as seen by Voyager 1 from a distance of more than 4 billion miles (6.4 billion kilometers). - Feb. 14, 1990
Jun 15, 2019 20:56:14 #
Jun 16, 2019 07:07:07 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Our home in the Universe is so small, so insignificant.
No. The "Earth" and what has been accomplished is not insignificant.
Jun 16, 2019 07:13:33 #
traderjohn wrote:
No. The "Earth" and what has been accomplished is not insignificant.
Maybe "shameful" would be a better word.
Jun 16, 2019 07:18:22 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Maybe "shameful" would be a better word.
How do the other "dots" compare??
We always seem to enjoy demeaning ourselves.
Jun 16, 2019 08:15:33 #
That image was taken from within the solar system. If you go far enough out, the entire solar system will be just a dot.
Also note that the camera was moving at 40,000 miles per hour, but no motion blur is discernible on the image. Also, the placement of the earth in the photo is pretty close to the rule of thirds.
Also note that the camera was moving at 40,000 miles per hour, but no motion blur is discernible on the image. Also, the placement of the earth in the photo is pretty close to the rule of thirds.
Jun 16, 2019 10:25:24 #
Jun 16, 2019 11:32:45 #
RV
Loc: Chicago
Not sure why but when I click on this link I see some corny video from Lisa S whoever that is?
Jun 16, 2019 11:57:23 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
jerryc41 wrote:
Maybe "shameful" would be a better word.
I think jerry's point as "shameful" is right on the dot (pun intended). From an excerpt from Carl Sagan's book, "Pale Blue Dot," he lamented man's arrogant and destructive behavior directed toward one another and earth, itself.
This he summarized in the last paragraph of his speech:
"It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
--Carl Sagan, speech at Cornell University, October 13, 1994
Jun 16, 2019 12:19:08 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
traderjohn wrote:
How do the other "dots" compare??
We always seem to enjoy demeaning ourselves.
We always seem to enjoy demeaning ourselves.
This may help. This one compares Earth's "dot" to the other planets' "dots" in the solar system:
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The cameras of Voyager 1 on Feb. 14, 1990, pointed back toward the Sun and took a series of pictures of the Sun and the planets, making the first ever "portrait" of our solar system as seen from the outside. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Jun 16, 2019 12:24:47 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
RV wrote:
Not sure why but when I click on this link I see some corny video from Lisa S whoever that is?
If you read the post before the link to the video, it would say, Lisa S is a wonderful friend of mine whose bucket list includes travel to some of the places shown on the the video. Her photo was taken in the veranda of a hotel during her trip to Paris. She graciously agreed to be included in the video as title slide sort of "host." That's all.
Sorry for any confusion.
Jun 16, 2019 14:18:33 #
traderjohn wrote:
No. The "Earth" and what has been accomplished is not insignificant.
You take on the million light year approach, and our little planet is nothing more than a dust mote in the unimaginable scope and chaos of the Milky Way.
Jun 16, 2019 15:48:32 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
You take on the million light year approach, and our little planet is nothing more than a dust mote in the unimaginable scope and chaos of the Milky Way.
We know nothing of other achievements of other "dust motes" What is the difference other than we just want to demean our existence and think so little of ourselves. Is there some sort of perceived sophistication in that perception.
Jun 16, 2019 15:51:56 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
Sunnely wrote:
That "dot" is Earth, also called in cosm... (show quote)
WOW! That is a spectacular presentation.
Jun 16, 2019 16:24:57 #
Yes, the blue dot does look insignificant. This Universe has different scales.
In five hundred billion light years distance, even our huge Milky Way galaxy would look lost, insignificant and only when Milky Way merges with Andromeda galaxy they might gain togther some (relative) visibility?
In five hundred billion light years distance, even our huge Milky Way galaxy would look lost, insignificant and only when Milky Way merges with Andromeda galaxy they might gain togther some (relative) visibility?
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