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October 29th, 2003, 11:39 AM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
I take my words back 
Ice volcanoes are cool !!
Is it really possible that Triton came from outer space as implied in the artticle ?
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October 29th, 2003, 06:44 PM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
Thanks, Henk. That one does a lot to answer my question. This is, I think, the link you were actually trying to give out second.
I'd still like a picture, moving if possible, interactive if I'm very, very lucky, but I think I have enough to go on now.
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October 29th, 2003, 07:00 PM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
http://www.shatters.net/celestia/
You could try Celestia. I remember having a lot of fun using that program. Not sure how accurate some of it is, my Last astronomy course was several years ago and I haven't really kept up and only found the program a year or so ago.
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October 29th, 2003, 08:08 PM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
Whoot!
Cyrien, you are currently my hero. Between the info I got from Henk, the new toy I have in Celestia, and the new patch on Diablo II: LoD I will be happy for days.
This Celestia thing rocks!
Everyone here needs to check it out. You hear me?
Yes, you right now, check it out.
Go.
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October 30th, 2003, 04:05 AM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
Main site seems to be down. Get the program here, at the Source forge.
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/c...irror=easynews
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October 30th, 2003, 10:18 PM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
That is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Celestia will provide me and my family and friends years of enjoyment.
Many many thanks, Cyrien and Loser. I am indeed happy.
Edit: Wish I could type.
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October 31st, 2003, 12:04 PM
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Re: OT Question for Astronomers
I long to see Europa. Those Icy oceans... skies filled with carbon and sulphur... I miss there... *snif* 
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