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Re: Space Station/Base Names (was Re: Space stations?)
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Wed, 29 Sep 1999 16:45:20 GMT
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On Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:19:59 GMT, "Tom McDonald"
<radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote:
> Good, and I agree. Duane hasn't been as vocal as we have but I know he wants
> that base :-) I do too, and the moon is a great place to start. And again I'll
> just say that I think the first installation should be the Alpha-1 Rocket
> Base. Plus the cool name of "Moonbase Alpha" is applicable too :-)
Hmm. Would we have to mark it as mobile? ;-)
So what's the nature of Moonbase LD-A? Before we decide that, we should
decide on the background environment, so we'll know what's appropriate and
inappropriate. I'll take that to another thread, 'kay?
> My thinking behind using sectional units was only if someone ever wanted to
> map out how space was being populated, or where their "cool spacebase" was, it
> might be fun.
How big a chunk of space do you want to start with? And should use real
space-time, or just make it up? And what method of surveying do would be
best? Where would the origin be? Galactic center? Sol? Something
arbitrary?
I'm against using real space--there's too much research involved. But if
someone *wants* to do the necessary research, don't let me stop 'em.
> Maybe, if at all, were you thinking to label sections of space with more
> proper names, such as "Badlands", "Star Nursery", or after major nearby stars,
> and other terms like that?
Something like that. But I'm not feeling a strong opinion here.
> when replying, umm.. yeah. spamcake. find it. remove it.
Oh no! He drew a blank! Is this the beginning of the end for McSpamcake?
Stay tuned...
Or was it a very subtle, obscure movie reference that I missed?
Steve
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| (...) lol (...) k (...) Note below when you get there.* (...) Just to maintain some equality, should we stick with: 1 parsec = 3.26 light years = 30.8x10^12 km = 206,265 AU I vote yes, just so we can come out somewhat consistent. (...) Note below (...) (27 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) wants (...) I'll (...) Very funny! 8-) (...) I think the centre of the galaxy would be a good idea, if only as it will simplify the Maths! If we said that Earth was (0,0,0) then the x,y and z axes would be moving all the time. For one season (...) (27 years ago, 2-Oct-99, to lugnet.space)
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