Just one little question...

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Just one little question...
« on: February 13, 2007, 09:20:57 AM »
Here in Europe you can buy funny things called "telescopes" and when you use them (especially in late summer) you CAN SEE the ISS (International Space Station) ! Could you please explain that ?
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Tom Bishop

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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2007, 09:22:27 AM »
But can you tell that it's in orbit?

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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2007, 09:27:30 AM »
I can tell you that it moves over the sky once a night and hides behind the horizon from late September till mid August. At least it's not in a "fixed" position. So, when no satellites exist, what the hell can I see there?
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Tom Bishop

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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2007, 09:30:16 AM »
The ISS is a high altitude airship.

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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2007, 09:39:20 AM »
Oh you´re not completely wrong, it's just VERY high... :D
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2007, 10:10:13 AM »
Quote from: "Tom Bishop"
The ISS is a high altitude airship.



Seriously? Is that the best you can come up with?

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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2007, 10:19:00 AM »
Quote from: "Tom Bishop"
The ISS is a high altitude airship.


How do you know that?
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il0vepez

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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2007, 11:23:47 AM »
Yes, I can tell it is in orbit.  They televise the astronauts regularly on TV and take questions.  I notice that everytime, they aren't panicked about falling into the atmosphere or flying into outer space.

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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2007, 11:28:13 AM »
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... I notice that everytime, they aren't panicked about falling into the atmosphere or flying into outer space.


*lol*

So what's up with you flatearthers? Where are YOUR answers?
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2007, 01:52:24 PM »
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Quote from: "Tom Bishop"
The ISS is a high altitude airship.



Seriously? Is that the best you can come up with?



Im actually impressed, he didnt resort to the omnipotent FAQ

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BOGWarrior89

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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2007, 02:10:20 PM »
Quote from: "Annatar"
Here in Europe you can buy funny things called "telescopes" and when you use them (especially in late summer) you CAN SEE the ISS (International Space Station) ! Could you please explain that ?


ZOMG A GIANT BANANA IN SPACE!


Do a damn Google Search!

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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2007, 07:46:07 AM »
Quote from: "BOGWarrior89"
Quote from: "Annatar"
Here in Europe you can buy funny things called "telescopes" and when you use them (especially in late summer) you CAN SEE the ISS (International Space Station) ! Could you please explain that ?


ZOMG A GIANT BANANA IN SPACE!


Do a damn Google Search!


I think you misunderstood me (sorry, I'm no native English speaker):
I can see the damned thing WITH MY OWN EYES!!! When that should be fake, please explain me how THAT works.
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« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2007, 08:57:23 AM »
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When that should be fake, please explain me how THAT works.


He's not implying that it's fake. He's implying that it's filled with helium like the Banana project.

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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2007, 09:27:47 AM »
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He's not implying that it's fake. He's implying that it's filled with helium like the Banana project.


 :lol:  It's too fast for a helium filled vessel floating through the sky; have you ever seen a Zeppelin?! Also there is no kind of propeller or jet sream to see, so how should it move then? (And I didn't ask about all the other satellites which can be seen...  oh I know, just curious birds and secret airplanes... :lol:  )
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2007, 09:33:31 AM »
Whate defines a Zeppelin's speed? Friction.

What drops faster then drunk old people when the air is thin (as it is in the stratisphere)? Friction.
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I'm giving you five points for that one


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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2007, 11:44:12 AM »
That picture doesn't even look real, you could have made an effort. And the Banana in it doesn't look giant either.

Nana man will kick your butt.
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« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2007, 12:01:41 PM »
Quote from: "Annatar"
I think you misunderstood me (sorry, I'm no native English speaker):
I can see the damned thing WITH MY OWN EYES!!! When that should be fake, please explain me how THAT works.


When this banana was up there, the residents of Texas saw it with their own eyes, too.  Look:


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:lol:  It's too fast for a helium filled vessel floating through the sky; have you ever seen a Zeppelin?! Also there is no kind of propeller or jet sream to see, so how should it move then? (And I didn't ask about all the other satellites which can be seen...  oh I know, just curious birds and secret airplanes... :lol:  )


Which brings me to my next point - did you notice how large the banana looks in the above picture?  How small of a balloon would it take for an object to be seen only via a telescope?  Small balloons move faster than bigger balloons.  Plus, the friction up there is very weak, meaning the balloon would have an easier time moving around.

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That picture doesn't even look real, you could have made an effort. And the Banana in it doesn't look giant either.

Nana man will kick your butt.


That's why I had you do a damn Google search.

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« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2007, 07:57:48 PM »
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When this banana was up there, the residents of Texas saw it with their own eyes, too.  Look:

that picture means nothing. I could fake that thing. All you have to do is take a picture of some guy pointing into the sky (tell him where to point) then photoshop in a bannana with a slight opacity.

once again....pictures can not be used as proof
his space means nothing.

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« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2007, 08:01:07 PM »
Nevermind. My last post is irelevent.....
I just checked out the official site for the project....it's not even due to launch until 2008!!

so obviously someone did do what i said even i could do. ^_^
his space means nothing.

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« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2007, 08:28:52 PM »