Australian Flag on Webpages

[AJames]

Mike,
After the recent Australia Day, I have noticed that Ice in Space is advertised as an "Australian Amateur Astronomy Site."
i was wondering, if it were possible to add a small image of the Australian Flag (0.885 kB) into the IIS mast head.
I have attached an small Australian Flag image to this site, which could be easily added to show the origin of this site.
I'd be interested others here feel the same way! :)

Regards,
Andrew

Note: Please feel free to use the attachment on various personal websites if desired. I added to mine, as "Southern Astronomical Delights" at;
http://homepage.mac.com/andjames/index.htm
including the words "PAGES WERE MADE in Sydney, AUSTRALIA"
I have amazingly received several e-mails over the years, many praising not the content but on the little flag itself.

[iceman]

The southern cross in the banner is what sets us apart as an australian site :)

But I can see your point.. I'll give it some thought.

[ballaratdragons]

I've got our flag in the banner of my 'Australian Astronomy' site :thumbsup:
http://australian-astronomy.bravehost.com/

As a nation, we aren't flag wavers in general. Some other nations cherish their flag and place it everywhere they can (USA, UK etc).

I am proud of our flag (not entirely happy about the Union Jack in the corner, but that's another story) because it says "Australia". :)

[Omaroo]

Uhmm.. the Southern Cross is also visible and very prominent in South Africa, Chile, etc, etc - and New Zealand! It is not unique to us...

[iceman]

Thanks Chris, I'm aware of that.

IceInSpace is not just aimed at Australians, but obviously is our predominant market. We're targetting the southern hemisphere, which is why the southern cross is there.

[CoombellKid]

Could be why New Zealand have it on their flag too :)

Not being a flag waver myself, I think it would be a very American thing to
do to start plastering it all over the place.

regards,CS

[Nightshift]

Im extremely pround of my country, it is a beautiful place to live and I am a fifth generation Aussie but I dont give two hoots about our flag, it does not symbolise Australia, it symbolises a governing entity, Australia isnt its government, that changes every 4 years anyway, Australia is its people and its land, put a pic of Uluru or the harbour bridge or any one of a thousand other icons we have but the flag? geez even our national carrier uses a kangaroo in it's trademark.

Nah Mike, I'm with you, I just dont understand how the southern cross got so close to the moon, Mars and Jupiter???? :P

[edwardsdj]

I really like the banner as it is :)

Putting flags up there sounds really political to me :(

[mlcolbert]

I could make a lot of suggestions / comments, given the nature of the topic. However, my only comment will be that well known one;

"...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Mike, leave the banner as it is please, this site is about astronomy.



michael

[Omaroo]

LOL! I would hope so.

JFTR, I'm not a fan of flags either. I think that the banner is just fine as it is and see no reason to change it.

[ballaratdragons]

Personally, I'd be happy if the Australian Flag was the Aboriginal Flag.
Or the Union Jack was replaced with a Red Kangaroo. :thumbsup:

[duncan]

I'm with you Ken. I think the Red Kangaroo would be a good choice.But i'd be happy with either.
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Omaroo]

Mmmmm... kangaroo....

How do you take yours?

[duncan]

Interesting concept Chris. Maybe one stuck right in the middle of the Cross would do the job.:shrug:
Cheers,
Duncan

[ving]

Mmm... kangaroo!
;)

[Omaroo]

Ving gets it....:rofl:

[duncan]

I think his Avatar has finally got to him!

LMHO:lol::lol::lol::rofl::rofl::rof l::rofl::rofl::lol::lol::lol:

[Omaroo]

One can but try....

[astroron]

There have been a few threads on this site about copying everthing American, then someone suggests we copy the Americans and put flags all over the place:shrug:
I know that I am Australian:), you know you are Australian:), that should be good enough.
Except the slowness of iis on my computer I am happy with things as they are:D
Ron

[ballaratdragons]

Hmmmm, this has merit :whistle:

[wavelandscott]

Flag or No Flag...not something I have considered or feel strongly about.

If more linkage to Australia is desired, what about the "Made in Australia Green Triangle"?

I understand that there is a process to be approved to use the symbol but I don't know what it entails in total.

[duncan]

HaHaHa! Good one Ken:lol:

[avandonk]

My brother quite some years ago was on a first flight of Qantas 747 as a first officer to an African country. The terminal building was a shed. Yet he heard the local kids who had gathered to see the landing say 'it must be from Australia see the kangaroo'.

Bert

[Omaroo]

That'd be cruxifiction ... rather than a good old-fashioned frying.

[ving]

lol, ken!

[AJames]

I sort of surprised (probably not, thinking about it ) with huge diversity of response here, though placing Kangaroo meat in front of a Vegetarian might be a problem.
ving's flag is pretty good, but then we would probably have to consider placing him as the alternative P.M. :lol: (I'm uncertain that he wants that - though it might mean we could get the taxes on telescope and astronomical equipment dropped for all of us.) :lol:
As an example, of what I was alluding to would be fairly subtle.
(See Above)
Of course, the other possibility would be an international string of
southern hemisphere flags all in the row representing the international diversity of ISS.
Another suggestion, is that you could also add such a flag at the bottom of the "IceInSpace Menu" (placed on the left column) and above the "Donate Ice in Space" logo/ button without much offence.
Overall this might not essential, and I agree certainly should be subtle

Just an idea by a passionate Aussie.

Regards,
Andrew

[AJames]

Ooops!! The image didn't upload...

[AJames]

Agreed. However, if you don't say your Australian, some would then end up thinking your American! ;)
It's funny, I think, that it is alright America being patriotic and ostentatious about their country, but strange the only means we can counteract it, is to do the opposite and be subdued and subtle. I also agree, being the "Quite Achiever" does have its advantages - you can remain the best country in the world - and you can keep the secret all to yourself.
Sure it is a dilemma, whose only position is likely best to be somewhere in between.

[fringe_dweller]

yes but only southern oz (taz) and NZ get it at its highest and all night long all year round, from an inhabited southern continent/island :poke:
historically speaking, the importance of the so-x and pointers as a simple but critical navigation device in SH, not just at sea, couldnt possibly be over estimated? pre GPS modern navigation, and ipso facto in the building of a nation? a sense of place ect. ect.

i rather like some versions of the brazilian flag were they go beserk with it, i would like to see a flag with winter SH milky way overhead, the pipe nebula perhaps? some bok globules and a few satr clusters mebbe

[netwolf]

I think our hobby unites us from across borders, the stars and the universe is our flag. With respect to our universe our borders and flags seem inconsequential. The infinite diversity and combination of the universe is what enchants and unites us all.

[xelasnave]

The Union Jack is made with flags from history although I like Australia as Australia we should keep it (the Union Jack) in our flag just with some new history over is to keep it in perspective:) maybe a super nova to instill that perspective:whistle:... man lets not make too much of the question..

But its a good cloudy day thread thats for sure:thumbsup:..
Lets go for the international flavour keep it the way it is and respect Mikes idea of how he would like his site to look.

But we need more flag variations;) really I see two crossed Dobs in a new flag somehow:lol::lol::lol:
alex:):):)