National Geographic: Uranus got knocked around

Dirtstar · 10-10-2011, 04:41 PM

[url]http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/10/111010-uranus-planets-tilted-impact-double-blows-moons-space-science/?source=link_fb20111010news-uranusonetwopunch[/url]

[QUOTE][B][SIZE="4"]Uranus Got Knocked Over by One-Two Punch[/SIZE][/B]

New models explain planet's tilted orbit, moon mystery.

The planet Uranus got knocked on its side not by a single, massive blow but by two powerful impacts, new computer simulations hint.

The model helps explain a long-standing mystery: Why do Uranus's moons also lie in unexpected positions?

Unlike the other seven planets, Uranus's rotation axis has a bizarre 98-degree tilt relative to the solar system's orbital plane. In other words, the planet seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the sun.

Even odder, the rings and moons of Uranus circle the planet's blabbityblabbityblahblahblahsciencymumbojumbo....[/QUOTE]

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Ruby2 · 10-10-2011, 04:43 PM

I lol'd

Uncontrollably

JetsFan2012 · 10-10-2011, 04:52 PM

Two powerful blows roughed up uranus, eh?

I thought I had a tough weekend.

Phoenixx · 10-10-2011, 05:29 PM

[QUOTE=Dirtstar;4184929]Why do Uranus's moons also lie in unexpected positions?
[/QUOTE]

So Many Jokes....So Little Time

PlumberKhan · 10-10-2011, 06:02 PM

[QUOTE] In other words, the planet seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the sun.[/QUOTE]

Well, Jesus. Seems like an open invite to knock around Uranus some more. It's almost asking for it at this point....

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shakin318 · 10-10-2011, 08:03 PM

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At least once a week this gets rammed by someone who has had way too much to drink. It's not a pretty sight, bent over on the side of the road.

shakin318 · 10-10-2011, 08:05 PM

The sign I mean. The sign.

WestCoastOffensive · 10-10-2011, 08:38 PM

I hit Uranus so hard, standing up straight is out now of the question. B!tch was getting too big for her orbit. You know how I roll.

Your boy in space,

Jupe

WestCoastOffensive · 10-10-2011, 08:39 PM

[QUOTE=shakin318;4185215][IMG]http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50260_306939984818_6180848_n.jpg[/IMG]

At least once a week this gets rammed by someone who has had way too much to drink. It's not a pretty sight, bent over on the side of the road.[/QUOTE]

[U]Careful pronunciation may be necessary to avoid embarrassment; say "YOOR a nus" , not "your anus" or "urine us".[/U]

[SIZE="1"]Read more about Uranus l Uranus facts, pictures and information. by nineplanets.org[/SIZE]

quantum · 10-11-2011, 09:17 AM

I giggled through the entire story. Thx Dirt

10-10-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
Dirtstar Snubbed a man just to watch him cry. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,882	National Geographic: Uranus got knocked around [url]http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/10/111010-uranus-planets-tilted-impact-double-blows-moons-space-science/?source=link_fb20111010news-uranusonetwopunch[/url] [QUOTE][B][SIZE="4"]Uranus Got Knocked Over by One-Two Punch[/SIZE][/B] New models explain planet's tilted orbit, moon mystery. The planet Uranus got knocked on its side not by a single, massive blow but by two powerful impacts, new computer simulations hint. The model helps explain a long-standing mystery: Why do Uranus's moons also lie in unexpected positions? Unlike the other seven planets, Uranus's rotation axis has a bizarre 98-degree tilt relative to the solar system's orbital plane. In other words, the planet seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the sun. Even odder, the rings and moons of Uranus circle the planet's blabbityblabbityblahblahblahsciencymumbojumbo....[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://gamersmafia.com/storage/comments/359/59/lol-face.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldp3jukzHo1qb9a2wo1_500.png[/IMG][IMG]http://gamersmafia.com/storage/comments/359/59/lol-face.jpg[/IMG]

10-10-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,097	I lol'd Uncontrollably

10-10-2011, 04:52 PM	#3
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	Two powerful blows roughed up uranus, eh? I thought I had a tough weekend.

10-10-2011, 05:29 PM	#4
Phoenixx Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 6,870	[QUOTE=Dirtstar;4184929]Why do Uranus's moons also lie in unexpected positions? [/QUOTE] So Many Jokes....So Little Time

10-10-2011, 06:02 PM	#5
PlumberKhan HAIL SATAN! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,081	[QUOTE] In other words, the planet seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the sun.[/QUOTE] Well, Jesus. Seems like an open invite to knock around Uranus some more. It's almost asking for it at this point.... [IMG]http://alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/png/misc-me-gusta.png[/IMG]

10-10-2011, 08:03 PM	#6
shakin318 all your post counts are belong to us Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,255	[IMG]http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50260_306939984818_6180848_n.jpg[/IMG] At least once a week this gets rammed by someone who has had way too much to drink. It's not a pretty sight, bent over on the side of the road.

10-10-2011, 08:05 PM	#7
shakin318 all your post counts are belong to us Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,255	The sign I mean. The sign.

10-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,982	I hit Uranus so hard, standing up straight is out now of the question. B!tch was getting too big for her orbit. You know how I roll. Your boy in space, Jupe

10-10-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,982	[QUOTE=shakin318;4185215][IMG]http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50260_306939984818_6180848_n.jpg[/IMG] At least once a week this gets rammed by someone who has had way too much to drink. It's not a pretty sight, bent over on the side of the road.[/QUOTE] [U]Careful pronunciation may be necessary to avoid embarrassment; say "YOOR a nus" , not "your anus" or "urine us".[/U] [SIZE="1"]Read more about Uranus l Uranus facts, pictures and information. by nineplanets.org[/SIZE]

10-11-2011, 09:17 AM	#10
quantum GFY Snatchez! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI Posts: 18,031	I giggled through the entire story. Thx Dirt