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Old 14-05-2010, 06:13 PM
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Interesting program, nothing any keen astronomer wouldnt already know. Why do they always go on about the six month trip and the problems that crew may face? Why dont they just talk to the navy about submaines? I know that they will not be closed up for six mounths but there have been some impresive durations set and what about the ISS or MIR space stations?
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Old 15-05-2010, 10:50 AM
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Very interesting program, well produced, not too much hyperbole. Overall, very enjoyable.
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Old 15-05-2010, 06:14 PM
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Mucked up the copying, finally got to watch it online, enjoyed it very much, not too over dramatic.
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Old 16-05-2010, 10:16 PM
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A great doco for sure.

I'm looking forward to this weeks episode on Jupiter.
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Old 20-05-2010, 05:27 PM
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Don't forget Jupiter tonight
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Old 20-05-2010, 08:42 PM
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I didn't know that Jupiter had rings I have learnt something tonight can big scope's pick them up.
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Old 20-05-2010, 09:45 PM
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It was the single best documentary about the solar system YET!!! Isn't the person who discovered the craters on Jupiter an IIS member? Interesting about Io. I think it was the march SAS meeting when they had an astrophysicist talking about Io and Jupiter's Gravity tides.
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Old 20-05-2010, 09:46 PM
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Really enjoyed the Jupiter episode.

Which moon would everyone choose to visit? I definitely would like a look at Europa. Sure hope they get a probe under that ice before I kick the bucket, but I won't be holding my breath.

Can't wait to see Saturn next week!
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Old 20-05-2010, 09:49 PM
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I would choose io... Have a look at that super volcano eruption! Wouldn't that be a sight to see! With Jupiter in the back... Nice place to have a barbecue!
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Old 20-05-2010, 09:56 PM
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I would choose io... Have a look at that super volcano eruption! Wouldn't that be a sight to see! With Jupiter in the back... Nice place to have a barbecue!
Also a nice place to BE barbecued.

But yes, a JAWDROPPING view...
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Old 20-05-2010, 11:04 PM
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Great to see a snippet of Anthony (IIS's "bird") in the show!

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.... Isn't the person who discovered the craters on Jupiter an IIS member? ..........
Yes Tony, see:-

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=47481
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Old 21-05-2010, 09:52 AM
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Thanks guys for the reminder that this was on..
Great show!
Great images etc.
got a few seconds of Bird on there,
Congrats again Anthony .
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Old 21-05-2010, 10:52 AM
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Thanks Peter and everyone, was lots of fun.

cheers, Bird
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Old 21-05-2010, 01:09 PM
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This is quite a good documentary.

But what I find annoying is the camera keeps showing 1 or 2 people standing with a remote in their hand looking at screens. Then the camera zooms onto their faces, and then moves in a circle around their head.

What exactly is the point of this? Meaningless filler material?
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Old 21-05-2010, 05:10 PM
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Great show, good to see an IIS member. I was surprised with the bubble blowing simulation, that was fascinating. I always remember the colours swirling but never thought about Jupiter when i was a kid.
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Old 22-05-2010, 06:31 PM
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Good show I watch this and Man vs Wild everyweek!
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Old 28-05-2010, 08:56 PM
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I'm really enjoying this - it's not sensationalising the information. which is great because some of that stuff, especially in the saturn episode, has been jawdropping enough when plainly stated.

I really like the music as well. such a good change from the clichéd bleeps and bloops I was expecting.
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Old 28-05-2010, 11:09 PM
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The episode on Saturn was fantastic, I'm really jealous of the people who will be born in the future and will actually travel there to see the spectacle of the rings and geysers for real.

The Uranus and Neptune episode looks equally enthralling.

Cheers
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Old 29-05-2010, 04:33 PM
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I forgot to watch it again Was my Saturn footage in it?
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Old 29-05-2010, 05:47 PM
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Should be able to get it online if you didnot copy it. I haven't watched it properly. Son and I were too tired.
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