tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post6618904776200737905..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: G is for GalaxiesStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-56213550740592122262014-04-09T20:56:15.769-07:002014-04-09T20:56:15.769-07:00I'm addicted to the Astronomy Picture of the D...I'm addicted to the Astronomy Picture of the Day, and I LOVE it when a galaxy or nebula is featured. These posts are soooooo cool.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-19262787569854493272014-04-09T13:52:46.152-07:002014-04-09T13:52:46.152-07:00Hilary, whoever can explain dark matter will win t...Hilary, whoever can explain dark matter will win the Nobel Peace Prize in physics. And lots of money and fame and glory.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-75082624401744851162014-04-09T13:51:45.961-07:002014-04-09T13:51:45.961-07:00My question is, what's on the other side of ou...My question is, what's on the other side of our universe?Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-81118731146102302302014-04-09T13:51:17.644-07:002014-04-09T13:51:17.644-07:00Sorry to hear that. Dogs just don't appreciate...Sorry to hear that. Dogs just don't appreciate galaxies like they used to.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-76049860234937272042014-04-09T11:47:16.962-07:002014-04-09T11:47:16.962-07:00Cecelia, even a cheapo telescope can zoom in and y...Cecelia, even a cheapo telescope can zoom in and you can see amazing things in our night time sky.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-44427067811989156202014-04-09T11:46:44.757-07:002014-04-09T11:46:44.757-07:00Lynda, I think there are online sites amateur astr...Lynda, I think there are online sites amateur astronomers set up for event such as this.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-4569009949567792412014-04-09T11:45:50.129-07:002014-04-09T11:45:50.129-07:00L.G., great to see you back up and running!L.G., great to see you back up and running!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-14375442577409720342014-04-09T11:45:27.751-07:002014-04-09T11:45:27.751-07:00Thanks Tamara for stopping by and saying hello!Thanks Tamara for stopping by and saying hello!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-87730403149896462402014-04-09T11:45:01.966-07:002014-04-09T11:45:01.966-07:00Mary, at least we have amazing computer simulation...Mary, at least we have amazing computer simulations of galaxies we can be amazed at watching.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-55197576054816785082014-04-08T20:48:45.595-07:002014-04-08T20:48:45.595-07:00170 billion? I can't wrap my brain around that...170 billion? I can't wrap my brain around that number. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-57908779213121873422014-04-08T19:44:44.873-07:002014-04-08T19:44:44.873-07:00I made a mistake on the last post, too bad they do...I made a mistake on the last post, too bad they don't have an edit button. I said that galaxies sound fascinating and beautiful. They often show them in space movies in a dreamy sequence.<br /><a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-80785645259444318522014-04-08T19:42:53.887-07:002014-04-08T19:42:53.887-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-32018654654869391102014-04-08T18:13:14.813-07:002014-04-08T18:13:14.813-07:00It would be so cool to watch our galaxy collide wi...It would be so cool to watch our galaxy collide with Andromeda, from a safe distance, of course. I have a fascination with all things astronomy, so I'm glad I found you! TamaraDaresToWrite.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741634486746603787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-28117505786329524702014-04-08T16:56:07.815-07:002014-04-08T16:56:07.815-07:00Now I feel I'm just a puny, teeny-weenie, itsy...Now I feel I'm just a puny, teeny-weenie, itsy-bitsy thing... O_oAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-20566065665437040882014-04-08T15:24:13.085-07:002014-04-08T15:24:13.085-07:00Our universe looks so static. Like it's set im...Our universe looks so static. Like it's set immovable in time in space. But truth is, we live in a very violent and troublesome world. But God's in control. Still, one lil' ol' asteroid can ruin our whole day. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-22170144797651850422014-04-08T15:22:32.684-07:002014-04-08T15:22:32.684-07:00Fe, I bet your galaxy cookies are out of this worl...Fe, I bet your galaxy cookies are out of this world!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-87787937494238439502014-04-08T14:32:33.049-07:002014-04-08T14:32:33.049-07:00:) Galaxy is also one of the most delicious choco...:) Galaxy is also one of the most delicious chocolates available in the UK. My biggest treat when someone travels and brings one home to me in South Africa...Fehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344347287087639537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-32913015228067292982014-04-08T13:58:29.680-07:002014-04-08T13:58:29.680-07:00Just leaves me gobsmacked. Billions and billions o...Just leaves me gobsmacked. Billions and billions of stars. Amazing.<br /><br />Good to connect with you again! I'd been gone awhile, and am slowly getting back into the swing of things. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-10063433699911821582014-04-08T12:42:58.189-07:002014-04-08T12:42:58.189-07:00It's fascinating and awe-inspiring to think ab...It's fascinating and awe-inspiring to think about how big our universe is, and how many galaxies it has in it.<br /><br />M. J. <br />A - Z Co-Host<br />http://mjjoachim.blogspot.com<br />http://effectivelyhuman.blogspot.com<br />http://lotsofcrochetstitches.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-63792542711315517562014-04-08T10:46:05.955-07:002014-04-08T10:46:05.955-07:00Very interesting. I wish there was a way to see in...Very interesting. I wish there was a way to see into the future and what that collision between galaxies would be like. Sounds beautiful and terrifying.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-17558124481127029412014-04-08T10:23:20.358-07:002014-04-08T10:23:20.358-07:00So that's what a galactic year is. Thanks for ...So that's what a galactic year is. Thanks for the heads up on seeing Mars, I'll watch out for that one. Galaxies, so beautiful to look at, we had a large book delivered when I was young of the most gorgeous glossy photos of galaxies but postie put through our letterbox while we were all out and our dog chewed it up so badly it had to be thrown out, I still feel gutted, lol.DayDreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517611801605384353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-64183418261007620172014-04-08T08:50:58.524-07:002014-04-08T08:50:58.524-07:00I do love this topic of galaxies. No shortage of m...I do love this topic of galaxies. No shortage of material here.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-68071255920792471822014-04-08T08:23:27.061-07:002014-04-08T08:23:27.061-07:00What I knew was the origin for the word galaxy. Wh...What I knew was the origin for the word galaxy. What I didn't know was there were spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies or that they could merge. Somehow I had it in my head that they were distinct. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-84468614817265898232014-04-08T07:46:05.370-07:002014-04-08T07:46:05.370-07:00wish I had a telescope right about now.wish I had a telescope right about now.CA Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847165518615193237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-30070739124547516782014-04-08T07:41:52.935-07:002014-04-08T07:41:52.935-07:00I had a feeling this was going to be your topic fo...I had a feeling this was going to be your topic for today. Got to love the galaxies! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.com