Comments on: Space in High-Def! http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:14:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ray http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23716 Ray Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:48:12 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23716 Actually ... it was the WEST coast of Africa that we saw from the Space Station. I'm in good company in making that mistake; the astronaut said the same thing! Actually … it was the WEST coast of Africa that we saw from the Space Station. I’m in good company in making that mistake; the astronaut said the same thing!

]]> By: Ray http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23715 Ray Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:43:16 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23715 I thought the broadcast from the Space Station was good, but could have been better. The view of the east coast of Africa was very brief and the terrain wasn't exactly stunning. It was a bit too talky; they could have used more visuals since it was an HD broadcast! (They could have shown more views of Earth while the astronaut was talking.) The view of "drinking" the floating round glob of juice was great; seeing liquids float around in space is cool ... I never get tired of seeing it! If you missed it, I believe that the Science Channel is repeating the show several times ... check your local TV schedule. I thought the broadcast from the Space Station was good, but could have been better. The view of the east coast of Africa was very brief and the terrain wasn’t exactly stunning. It was a bit too talky; they could have used more visuals since it was an HD broadcast! (They could have shown more views of Earth while the astronaut was talking.) The view of “drinking” the floating round glob of juice was great; seeing liquids float around in space is cool … I never get tired of seeing it!

If you missed it, I believe that the Science Channel is repeating the show several times … check your local TV schedule.

]]> By: Grand Lunar http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23714 Grand Lunar Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:48:10 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23714 I saw the program, Phil. For me, it was on the Science Channel, at 9:00pm EST (I get Direct TV, so I don't know if it's schedule is different than what you get). It seemed rather short; 1/2 hour. But it was cool to watch. Would've been better if I had HDTV. I saw the program, Phil.

For me, it was on the Science Channel, at 9:00pm EST (I get Direct TV, so I don’t know if it’s schedule is different than what you get).

It seemed rather short; 1/2 hour. But it was cool to watch. Would’ve been better if I had HDTV.

]]> By: The Bad Astronomer http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23713 The Bad Astronomer Thu, 16 Nov 2006 01:47:49 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23713 Did anyone see it? I was at work. :( I will try to catch a rerun. Did anyone see it? I was at work. :( I will try to catch a rerun.

]]> By: Gary Ansorge http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23712 Gary Ansorge Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:13:01 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23712 Darn, there are dedicated political posts too? OK, I'll try to be good,,, Speaking of monitors, mine is almost as old as me and getting a bit shaky around the edges. Anyone have any suggestions for a good, HD replacement? I would really like to be able to observe these HD transmissions with good fidelity, but I have limited resources, so could use some informed, cost effective input. Thanks, Gary 7 Darn, there are dedicated political posts too? OK, I’ll try to be good,,,

Speaking of monitors, mine is almost as old as me and getting a bit shaky around the edges. Anyone have any suggestions for a good, HD replacement? I would really like to be able to observe these HD transmissions with good fidelity, but I have limited resources, so could use some informed, cost effective input.

Thanks,

Gary 7

]]> By: jasonB http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23711 jasonB Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:31:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23711 Ha ha Gary got scolded. Turn of your monitor for 5 minutes. If it happens again, you will be going to bed without dinner! Ha ha Gary got scolded. Turn of your monitor for 5 minutes. If it happens again, you will be going to bed without dinner!

]]> By: The Bad Astronomer http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23710 The Bad Astronomer Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:29:43 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23710 I can't really control the comments much, but really Gary Ansorge, that was really off-topic. Try to keep such things to the political posts, OK? I can’t really control the comments much, but really Gary Ansorge, that was really off-topic. Try to keep such things to the political posts, OK?

]]> By: Gary Ansorge http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23709 Gary Ansorge Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:24:21 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23709 Gee, Murff, I don't know. Maybe because he lied to the US public about WMDs, or invoked torture as a presedential perogative, ignoring international treaties, such as the Geneva convention on treatment of prisoners of war, or, oh heck, I'm sure someone can think of some reason better than the one put forward by the Republicans concerning Clinton,,, GAry 7 PS, Yes, this Blog generates a lot of input. But I really love the science coverage, too. Gee, Murff, I don’t know. Maybe because he lied to the US public about WMDs, or invoked torture as a presedential perogative, ignoring international treaties, such as the Geneva convention on treatment of prisoners of war, or, oh heck, I’m sure someone can think of some reason better than the one put forward by the Republicans concerning Clinton,,,

GAry 7
PS, Yes, this Blog generates a lot of input. But I really love the science coverage, too.

]]> By: Joe http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23708 Joe Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:05:30 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23708 Yes - I miss the NASA channel also. It was always something you could count on if you needed some extra help falling asleep late at night. Yes – I miss the NASA channel also. It was always something you could count on if you needed some extra help falling asleep late at night.

]]> By: Carey http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23707 Carey Tue, 14 Nov 2006 01:32:40 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23707 Yes! I just recently purchased a very nice LCD HDTV, and have pretty much been watching Discovery HD Theater since. I'm such a snob now - I won't watch anything that's not in HD. I will definitely mark my calendar. Too bad it's on so late in the good ol' Eastern time zone. Any other planned broadcasts? Yes! I just recently purchased a very nice LCD HDTV, and have pretty much been watching Discovery HD Theater since. I’m such a snob now – I won’t watch anything that’s not in HD. I will definitely mark my calendar. Too bad it’s on so late in the good ol’ Eastern time zone. Any other planned broadcasts?

]]> By: Grand Lunar http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23706 Grand Lunar Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:09:27 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23706 Though I don't have HD TV, this ought to be cool. This will be in the morning, right? That's my guess from the site. I assume then it's 10:30 AM, Eastern time? Though I don’t have HD TV, this ought to be cool.

This will be in the morning, right? That’s my guess from the site. I assume then it’s 10:30 AM, Eastern time?

]]> By: A Girl with a Dream http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23705 A Girl with a Dream Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:53:37 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23705 I'm watching it on the Science Channel! >=( NASA channel = TEH SUCEH! I’m watching it on the Science Channel! >=( NASA channel = TEH SUCEH!

]]> By: Murff http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23704 Murff Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:07:39 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23704 " ...in a position to IMPEACH his B*&T." Impeach for what? ” …in a position to IMPEACH his B*&T.”

Impeach for what?

]]> By: RAF http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23703 RAF Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:11:39 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23703 I cannot wait for this!! I think it's a crime that the NASA channel is not standard for every cable company. (I don't get it either.) That will hopefully change by the time of the first (new) Moon landings. If not, I'll just have to switch to satellite TV. I cannot wait for this!! I think it’s a crime that the NASA channel is not standard for every cable company. (I don’t get it either.) That will hopefully change by the time of the first (new) Moon landings.

If not, I’ll just have to switch to satellite TV.

]]> By: jasonB http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23702 jasonB Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:47:35 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23702 High Definition pictures from space = Anti Bush screed. Is there something that can be discussed here that won't go right back to Dems vs Reps.? High Definition pictures from space = Anti Bush screed. Is there something that can be discussed here that won’t go right back to Dems vs Reps.?

]]> By: Gary Ansorge http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23701 Gary Ansorge Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:59:52 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23701 HDTV from space. Now we can watch the planet from the viewpoint of those LITTLE GREY ALIENS,,,wait, is that a head in the sand,,,oh, no, it's just George Bush, trying to placate the Democrats. Funny how he turned to "Why can't we all be friends?" Now that those he's been bashing and accusing of being soft on terrorism for the last half dozen years are in a position to IMPEACH his B*&T. That's right George, stick it in the air,,, GAry 7 HDTV from space. Now we can watch the planet from the viewpoint of those LITTLE GREY ALIENS,,,wait, is that a head in the sand,,,oh, no, it’s just George Bush, trying to placate the Democrats.

Funny how he turned to “Why can’t we all be friends?” Now that those he’s been bashing and accusing of being soft on terrorism for the last half dozen years are in a position to IMPEACH his B*&T. That’s right George, stick it in the air,,,

GAry 7

]]> By: Gary Schumacher http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/comment-page-1/#comment-23700 Gary Schumacher Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:41:26 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2006/11/13/space-in-high-def/#comment-23700 Ironic, I was just thinking about that this weekend. I have the nasa channel but I'm not sure when those earth view shots are? I'll have to try and google them up....I really like the dedicated channel idea tho! Ironic, I was just thinking about that this weekend. I have the nasa channel but I’m not sure when those earth view shots are? I’ll have to try and google them up….I really like the dedicated channel idea tho!

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