Comments on: PRECIPITATE! PRECIPITATE! http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/ 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 12:48:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: thomas http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-404111 thomas Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:00:08 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-404111 is it on a diet or something looks a bit enemic is it on a diet or something looks a bit enemic

]]> By: horseshoe http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-343980 horseshoe Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:28:15 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-343980 YOU AND YOUR SNOW DALEK ARE AMAAAAZING! YOU AND YOUR SNOW DALEK ARE AMAAAAZING!

]]> By: World’s Strangest | 15 Snowmen You Wish You’d Made http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-343360 World’s Strangest | 15 Snowmen You Wish You’d Made Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:07:12 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-343360 [...] Who fan Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy Blog built this Dalek out of snow last year. See more views in the Flickr [...] [...] Who fan Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy Blog built this Dalek out of snow last year. See more views in the Flickr [...]

]]> By: Kitty NicIaian http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226933 Kitty NicIaian Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:07:09 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226933 Brilliant! I wish I had snow in the Bay Area so I could have a snow Dalek! Fortunately I have yarn. Which doesn't melt. :) Brilliant! I wish I had snow in the Bay Area so I could have a snow Dalek!

Fortunately I have yarn. Which doesn’t melt. :)

]]> By: John Paradox http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226823 John Paradox Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:50:03 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226823 <I>4. Jack Mitcham Says: If you feel like acting like a minor pirate, Waters of Mars was posted to YouTube by several pirates last night. I watched it around midnight. DARK episode! </I> Saw it. Good thing FireFox doesn't have any plug-ins that allow you to download. ;) /snark J/P=? 4. Jack Mitcham Says:

If you feel like acting like a minor pirate, Waters of Mars was posted to YouTube by several pirates last night. I watched it around midnight. DARK episode!

Saw it. Good thing FireFox doesn’t have any plug-ins that allow you to download.

;)

/snark

J/P=?

]]> By: The Inoculated Mind » Blog Archive » Wishing for snow… http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226680 The Inoculated Mind » Blog Archive » Wishing for snow… Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:58:45 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226680 [...] In Colorado, however, the snow has already piled up, and Phil Plait got to show off his ubernerdiness earlier than most. Check out his Snow Dalek! [...] [...] In Colorado, however, the snow has already piled up, and Phil Plait got to show off his ubernerdiness earlier than most. Check out his Snow Dalek! [...]

]]> By: Madge http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226618 Madge Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:03:49 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226618 Let's see, Fringe hat, check. Sonic screwdriver, check. Dalek snowman, check. Yup, you're a dork alright. No more than me anyway! =D Water of Mars is excellent, but if I may say now, go easy on it for the more than iffy science. It's Doctor Who. Let’s see, Fringe hat, check.

Sonic screwdriver, check.

Dalek snowman, check.

Yup, you’re a dork alright. No more than me anyway! =D

Water of Mars is excellent, but if I may say now, go easy on it for the more than iffy science. It’s Doctor Who.

]]> By: Nariane http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226528 Nariane Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:46:28 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226528 I heart this picture... may nerddom reign supreme. I heart this picture… may nerddom reign supreme.

]]> By: Woof http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226511 Woof Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:23:18 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226511 Tim G (60): <blockquote>By the way, looking at the 1200 by 1299 original, I can see your two dogs watching through a window. </blockquote> That's what this blog needs - More Bad Astronomy Dogs! Srsly, BA. Nigel Depledge (62): <blockquote>TLA = Three Letter Abbreviation. An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word (such as “laser” or “NASA”"). </blockquote> Oh, it's <b><i>ON!</i></b> See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acronym Tim G (60):

By the way, looking at the 1200 by 1299 original, I can see your two dogs watching through a window.

That’s what this blog needs – More Bad Astronomy Dogs!
Srsly, BA.

Nigel Depledge (62):

TLA = Three Letter Abbreviation.

An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word (such as “laser” or “NASA””).

Oh, it’s ON!
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acronym

]]> By: The Mad LOLScientist, FCD http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226505 The Mad LOLScientist, FCD Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:49:28 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226505 ZOMGZ ROFLmeow!1!! ZOMGZ ROFLmeow!1!!

]]> By: Gamercow http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226463 Gamercow Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226463 If this is determined a "sales pitch", I'm sorry, but I believe Phil is wielding not just any blue pointer, but a sonic screwdriver replica. I've got one, and they're neat. http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/8cff/ If this is determined a “sales pitch”, I’m sorry, but I believe Phil is wielding not just any blue pointer, but a sonic screwdriver replica. I’ve got one, and they’re neat. http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/8cff/

]]> By: Joanne Potter http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226458 Joanne Potter Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:54 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226458 The Waters of Mars was brilliant! Love the dalek, by the way. The Waters of Mars was brilliant! Love the dalek, by the way.

]]> By: Redcoat http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226456 Redcoat Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:23 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226456 Soo lucky to have snoooow. Then again, that much snow around here would paralyse the nation (again). And, being a Brit, I took the opportunity to watch Waters of Mars as screened at the weekend....And even with the science module of the brain placed on standby (or in fact unplugged altogether would be better) I have to say that it was incoherent gibberish from beginning to end - a slapdash, banal and trite script, only slightly redeemed by amusement derived from a classically whovian wobbly set, and the ever excellent David Tennant managing to salvage a decent performance from the wreckage. As had so often been the case it's "thank you, Russell, for reanimating the franchise, but why oh why not make something less crappy out of it, because there is ample evidence elsewhere of how balanced, subtle, amusing, relevant, and entertaining imaginative TV can be." Soo lucky to have snoooow. Then again, that much snow around here would paralyse the nation (again). And, being a Brit, I took the opportunity to watch Waters of Mars as screened at the weekend….And even with the science module of the brain placed on standby (or in fact unplugged altogether would be better) I have to say that it was incoherent gibberish from beginning to end – a slapdash, banal and trite script, only slightly redeemed by amusement derived from a classically whovian wobbly set, and the ever excellent David Tennant managing to salvage a decent performance from the wreckage. As had so often been the case it’s “thank you, Russell, for reanimating the franchise, but why oh why not make something less crappy out of it, because there is ample evidence elsewhere of how balanced, subtle, amusing, relevant, and entertaining imaginative TV can be.”

]]> By: Paul Lamb http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226452 Paul Lamb Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:54:28 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226452 Is that a K-State sweatshirt you're wearing? Did you go there? Teach there? Is that a K-State sweatshirt you’re wearing? Did you go there? Teach there?

]]> By: Nigel Depledge http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226451 Nigel Depledge Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:50:14 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226451 Woof (57) said: <blockquote>Little known fact: TLA is a Three Letter Acronym.</blockquote> Nearly right: TLA = Three Letter Abbreviation. An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word (such as "laser" or "NASA""). Woof (57) said:

Little known fact: TLA is a Three Letter Acronym.

Nearly right:

TLA = Three Letter Abbreviation.

An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word (such as “laser” or “NASA”").

]]> By: Sarah http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226447 Sarah Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:16 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226447 You have made my day, and quite probably my week. You wont be disapointed by Waters of Mars either. :D You have made my day, and quite probably my week. You wont be disapointed by Waters of Mars either. :D

]]> By: Tim G http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226446 Tim G Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:44:15 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226446 Way to get your geek on! By the way, looking at the 1200 by 1299 original, I can see your two dogs watching through a window. Way to get your geek on!

By the way, looking at the 1200 by 1299 original, I can see your two dogs watching through a window.

]]> By: ausduck http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226444 ausduck Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:52:20 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226444 Impressive, BA, very impressive. :) Impressive, BA, very impressive.

:)

]]> By: BigBob http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226439 BigBob Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:18 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226439 Hail! Hail!

]]> By: Woof http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226429 Woof Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:30:15 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226429 Little known fact: <b>TLA</b> is a <i>Three Letter Acronym</i>. Little known fact: TLA is a Three Letter Acronym.

]]> By: DLC http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226413 DLC Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:25:02 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226413 snow-terminate! <b>Who</b> is that fellow in the picture ? snow-terminate!
Who is that fellow in the picture ?

]]> By: Tales from the Tubes — 17/​11/​09 | Young Australian Skeptics http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226411 Tales from the Tubes — 17/​11/​09 | Young Australian Skeptics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:14:01 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226411 [...] ARE NOT A DALEK. YOU MUST [...] [...] ARE NOT A DALEK. YOU MUST [...]

]]> By: Cylon Tea http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226405 Cylon Tea Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:27:38 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226405 OK you got snow already. I really live in the wrong country. We have some flakes in January and Februari. Once in a lifetime there is enough snow to build a Tardis. A tiny one. And then it's gone in a day without a trace. I guess that part works. How do you find time to construct H2O-Nanotech correct working Daleks, raise a family, write a blog, write books, travel, work and read this? You must be a Doctor. OK you got snow already. I really live in the wrong country. We have some flakes in January and Februari. Once in a lifetime there is enough snow to build a Tardis. A tiny one. And then it’s gone in a day without a trace. I guess that part works.

How do you find time to construct H2O-Nanotech correct working Daleks, raise a family, write a blog, write books, travel, work and read this? You must be a Doctor.

]]> By: Wendy http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226403 Wendy Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:03:19 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226403 This is the most adorable thing ever. This is the most adorable thing ever.

]]> By: Syd http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/11/16/precipitate-precipitate/comment-page-2/#comment-226400 Syd Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:08 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/?p=7593#comment-226400 I thought you were super cool before but now I know it. You are truly an inspiration for future generations. My pain at waiting for Waters of Mars has been made a little less traumatic thanks to your admirable effort. I thought you were super cool before but now I know it. You are truly an inspiration for future generations. My pain at waiting for Waters of Mars has been made a little less traumatic thanks to your admirable effort.

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