It would be interesting to know

[renormalised (Carl)]

I've often wondered when I look at astro' photos and you see all those stars spread across the piccie, just how many of them are actually homes to civilisations, and what state of development they're at. It'd be really interesting to know how many there are in each individual photo

[Dujon]

You, renormalised, have obviously not read any of Frank Herbert's work.

Just sit back, look at the images and dream.

[sjastro]

Originally Posted by renormalised

I've often wondered when I look at astro' photos and you see all those stars spread across the piccie, just how many of them are actually homes to civilisations, and what state of development they're at. It'd be really interesting to know how many there are in each individual photo

Well I'm fairly certain there is no civilisation associated with the blue star (SN2007SR) in the right hand arm of NGC4038/39.

http://users.westconnect.com.au/~sjastro/ngc4038_9nc.html

Regards

Steven

[renormalised (Carl)]

Ah, yes I have... pretty much all of his works. As well as "doc" Smith's, Asimov's, Silverberg's, Harrison's, Pratchett's etc etc. You name any of the top SF guys and I've either read their books and/or owned them.

Doesn't stop me from enquiring

[xelasnave]

Originally Posted by renormalised

I've often wondered when I look at astro' photos and you see all those stars spread across the piccie, just how many of them are actually homes to civilisations, and what state of development they're at. It'd be really interesting to know how many there are in each individual photo

If you get me a photo I will list the civilizations for you and their email
alex

[ving (David)]

Originally Posted by renormalised

I've often wondered when I look at astro' photos and you see all those stars spread across the piccie, just how many of them are actually homes to civilisations, and what state of development they're at. It'd be really interesting to know how many there are in each individual photo

5...

no 4, or was it 5... argh!
yeah its five...
andrews postcard came from a uninhabited moon he was visiting...

sorry, a bit crazy today

[renormalised (Carl)]

Originally Posted by sjastro

Well I'm fairly certain there is no civilisation associated with the blue star (SN2007SR) in the right hand arm of NGC4038/39.

http://users.westconnect.com.au/~sjastro/ngc4038_9nc.html

Regards

Steven

Well, if there were, they're in no position to tell us anything now!!!

[renormalised (Carl)]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

If you get me a photo I will list the civilizations for you and their email
alex

But do they want their email addies handed out to everyone and anyone??!!