NASA have a big announcement tomorrow

Gerry Rio

Space agency to hold an announcement revealing 'new discoveries' made by the Kepler Space Telescope responsible for finding habitable planets



Earth 2?



http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-07/22/nasa-kepler-habitable-planet-annoucement

LordSutch

I wonder is the announcement a scheduled one, or is it an unsceduled Big News event?

Sheep Lover

Probably a space rock shaped like Elvis.

SEPT 23 1989

they have photographed an exact copy of the Kepler Space Telescope looking back at earth

The_Valeyard

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Probably a space rock shaped like Elvis.

Or a pelvis.


'Dickie Rock'


Come on Earth 2.0 caused we caused BSOD on earth 1.0

BBDBB

Did we boldly go somewhere we shouldn't have?

cml387

It's worthwhile mentioning that even if an "earth like" planet was discovered, this would only mean that a planet of roughly earth's size was found orbiting a star not unlike our sun at a distance similar to our distance from the sun in the so called golidlocks (not too hot, not too cold) region.

It would only be pure conjecture that there was life on this planet, becase kepler cannot detect that.

Mind you when I was young I was told that individual planets would never be detectable around distant stars, so discoveries and space science move on all the time.

SpaceSasqwatch

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

they have photographed an exact copy of the Kepler Space Telescope looking back at earth

http://media.gamerevolution.com/images/misc/keanu-whoa.jpg

Sir Osis of Liver.

C'mon ,its not rocket science.

nc19

SEPT 23 1989 wrote:

they have photographed an exact copy of the Kepler Space Telescope looking back at earth

That would be cool

BBDBB

cml387 wrote: »

It's worthwhile mentioning that even if an "earth like" planet was discovered, this would only mean that a planet of roughly earth's size was found orbiting a star not unlike our sun at a distance similar to our distance from the sun in the so called golidlocks (not too hot, not too cold) region.

It would only be pure conjecture that there was life on this planet, becase kepler cannot detect that.

Mind you when I was young I was told that individual planets would never be detectable around distant stars, so discoveries and space science move on all the time.

can kepler detect if it already has a Starbucks?

the groutch

they're changing the name of Uranus, to Urectum?

4068ac1elhodqr

Think the official PR is due out 17:00hrs BST (23rd July)

2/1 Earth like planet somewhere 'too far away to imagine or even visually represent using paper sketches'
5/1 Asteroid on the way in September, as foretold by some random religious cult chap on the utubes.
9/1 (2012) planet Niribu (think that's how it's spelt) is tad late arriving, but now just behind Jupiter.

Duckworth_Luas

One thing I've learned is to never get over excited about NASA press conferences

mad m

the groutch wrote: »

they're changing the name of Uranus, to Urectum?

BigusDickus.....

Shannon757

It's aliens obviously.
That look like Elvis of course.

cml387

BBDBB wrote: »

can kepler detect if it already has a Starbucks?

If it does, it would negate the possibility of there being intelligent life present.

BBDBB

cml387 wrote: »

If it does, it would negate the possibility of there being intelligent life present.

its life cml......but not as we know it

kneemos

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

One thing I've learned is to never get over excited about NASA press conferences

Star gazers are an easily excitable bunch.

MonkieSocks

It could be Life Jim.............But not as we know it :eek:

Agricola

cml387 wrote: »

It's worthwhile mentioning that even if an "earth like" planet was discovered, this would only mean that a planet of roughly earth's size was found orbiting a star not unlike our sun at a distance similar to our distance from the sun in the so called golidlocks (not too hot, not too cold) region.

It would only be pure conjecture that there was life on this planet, becase kepler cannot detect that.

Mind you when I was young I was told that individual planets would never be detectable around distant stars, so discoveries and space science move on all the time.

I remember hearing something about NASA possibly having the ability to identify the atmospheric composition of these exoplanets, if they can pick up on traces of pollution similar to what we have on Earth, it could point to an industrial civilization. Not sure if they can even do this on near objects yet though.

Señor Fancy Pants

I hope they found the Clangers

Gerry Rio

Oh hang on. The Daily Mirror are "reporting" it in a similar way. So it could be nothing after all http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-07/22/nasa-kepler-habitable-planet-annoucement

Cork boy 55

They have abandoned the mission to locate and marry Scarlett Johansson, senior project manager described it as " unfeasible".

beertons

They found another Twink?

Paddysnapper

Their finally comimg clean, and admitting that the first moon landing was actually a huge hoax...:-)

Buzz Meeks

Señor Fancy Pants wrote: »

I hope they found the Clangers

It could be Button Moon that they found either.

Gerry Rio

Paddysnapper wrote: »

Their finally comimg clean, and admitting that the first moon landing was actually a huge hoax...:-)

Except it wasnt

I believe in many conspiracy theories but Im 90% sure the moon landings happened.

Harry Palmr

They've spotted a monolith.

BBDBB

Harry Palmr wrote: »

They've spotted a monolith.

when they zoom in, they can just make out the message on it........a message left for generations by an alien race.....it says " No Parking -Permit Holders Only"

Señor Fancy Pants

Gerry Rio wrote: »

Oh hang on. The Daily Mirror are "reporting" it in a similar way. So it could be nothing after all http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-07/22/nasa-kepler-habitable-planet-annoucement

Of course it's nothing!

If it was scientifically important or life changing, Morgan Freeman would appear on my TV from the White House.

He would tell me humanity is great, most of us will die but to be good boys and girls until either the aliens come to probe us or the big rock is coming to squish us.

bodhrandude

Maybe they are announcing the most amazing music line up ever for a Glastonbury on the moon.

NachoBusiness

Kicking another planet out of the solar system again I'd say.

My money's on Mercury. Never liked the look of it. Dwarf category status at best.

Son Of A Vidic

Gerry Rio wrote: »

NASA have a big announcement tomorrow

Probably something along the lines of...."Look up folks, extinction event in 3...2...1."

biko

They upgraded Pluto to a planet again?

Diabhal Beag

If it was big news it would've had an awful Waterford Whisperer parody by now so I have my doubts.

longshanks

Ok.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Lt. Uhura, report.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Analysis, Mr. Spock.

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.

Medical update, Dr. McCoy.

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Starship Captain, James T. Kirk:

Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men.

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, scrape 'em off, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, and things are getting worse!

Engine room, Mr. Scott:

Ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, laws of physics;
ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, Jim.

Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill; Scotty, beam me up!

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow Jim!

Ya cannot change the strength Jim of the engines.

It's worse than that, it's physics, Jim.

Bridge to engine room, warp factor 9.

Och, if I give it any more she'll blow, Cap'n!

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.

The_Valeyard

longshanks wrote: »

Ok.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Lt. Uhura, report.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Analysis, Mr. Spock.

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.

Medical update, Dr. McCoy.

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.

Starship Captain, James T. Kirk:

Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men.

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, scrape 'em off, Jim.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, and things are getting worse!

Engine room, Mr. Scott:

Ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, laws of physics;
ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, Jim.

Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill;
we come in peace, shoot to kill; Scotty, beam me up!

It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim;
it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.

Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.

There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow;
there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow Jim!

Ya cannot change the strength Jim of the engines.

It's worse than that, it's physics, Jim.

Bridge to engine room, warp factor 9.

Och, if I give it any more she'll blow, Cap'n!

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.

Star Trekkin' across the universe,
On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk.
Star Trekkin' across the universe,
Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.

You could have least put in the youtube video of it.

obplayer

The_Valeyard wrote: »

You could have least put in the youtube video of it.

jamesbere

There sending two average Americans into space, one is bald and works in a nuclear plant and the other is a raging alcoholic.

The_Valeyard

jamesbere wrote: »

There sending two average Americans into space, one is bald and works in a nuclear plant and the other is a raging alcoholic.

Im really excited about this, I hear there will also be an inanimate carbon rod!!!! I cant wait to see it

Eugene Norman

Don't they do this every so often. NASA finds earth like planets every few months. Boring.

c_man

They're coming out.

dandyelevan

I have good information from a normally reliable source deep...deep,...deep with the NASA Organisation, that they've found a new habitable Planet, (NASA call it R/21/3334a) a virtual Paradise where it's summer all year round and not really that far from Earth, being just outside our Solar System.

On the upside, the place is lightly populated due to a scarcity of males, but on the downside, all the females are either Twink or Sinead O' Connor lookalikes.

R/21/3334a was discovered in the late 1960s when radio messages were received, but kept very secret.

In the past weeks television pictures were beamed from the Planet, and those will arrive to our screens tomorrow, just before noon, thus forcing NASA to 'come clean' and tell us the truth at last.

slaneylad

dandyelevan wrote: »

I have good information from a normally reliable source deep...deep,...deep with the NASA Organisation, that they've found a new habitable Planet, (NASA call it R/21/3334a) a virtual Paradise where it's summer all year round and not really that far from Earth, being just outside our Solar System.

On the upside, the place is lightly populated due to a scarcity of males, but on the downside, all the females are either Twink or Sinead O' Connor lookalikes.

R/21/3334a was discovered in the late 1960s when radio messages were received, but kept very secret.

In the past weeks television pictures were beamed from the Planet, and those will arrive to our screens tomorrow, just before noon, thus forcing NASA to 'come clean' and tell us the truth at last.

http://www.paddypower.com/bet/novelty-bets/alien-existence?ev_oc_grp_ids=512035

Capt'n Midnight

NachoBusiness wrote: »

Kicking another planet out of the solar system again I'd say.

My money's on Mercury. Never liked the look of it. Dwarf category status at best.

Fair enough some moons are bigger, but damn it Mercury is heavier which is why it has a bigger effect on horoscopes.

biko wrote: »

They upgraded Pluto to a planet again?

No it's just a Plutino. For every 2 orbits that a plutino makes, Neptune orbits 3 times. So it's kinda like a mad weird orbit around Neptune.

Fratton Fred

It's at 5pm?

Just my luck. Do a full day at work and just as I'm leaving.....kerrrblammo, no more human race.

They could at least do it at 8am Monday.

Cork boy 55

details leaked early
NASA Scientists Plan To Approach Girl By 2018
The team of scientists says the $19 million dollar mission will put them in direct contact with a woman by 2018.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya_D9IwB3-s

LordSutch

In less than two hours time the NASA announcement will be made!

9am BST (I think).

Can't wait.

RayCon

I reckon it's the remaining members of Pink Floyd are to reform and stage a gig on the Dark Side Of the Moon.

LordSutch

RayCon wrote: »

I reckon it's the remaining members of Pink Floyd are to reform and stage a gig on the Dark Side Of the Moon.

Naa, either the Clangers have been spotted having a barbie on a goldielocks type planet, or NASA have found another WW II bomber on the moon!