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I'm doing research for a sci-novel I'm writing. I've read various answers to this question, but, how would a human body die in outer space if it were jetisoned from a ship, with no protective suit? Would it freeze to death? Suffocate? Explode? All of the above? And what's the sequence...

I think I'm generally following you (although you'll have to excuse some of my ignorance; math was never my strong suit). As a follow up question, at what point would a small craft get caught up in a planet's orbit? Is there a safe distance where a ship could navigate itself in space without...

This is cool. Thanks. Thing is, I'm kinda working with no budget. Is there any scaled down version of this anywhere, that does at least a decent job, that's free?

Hi Wallace, You make very good points, and I should have been clearer in my original post, so I'll try to be more specific here. For the purposes of the description I'm working on, let's assume that given their various orbits, the planets are, if not in essentially a straight line starting...

Cool. Can you provide the exact link for this software? There's a lot of Starry Night references online. Thanks!

Hi There, I'm a novelist working on a science fiction adventure, and I could use a little help on the astronomy side. I'm not looking to get down to the inner workings of quantum formulas, but I do want to make sure that I'm at least being reasonably on point given the fact that I can fudge...

Hey Physics Gang, I'm onto my next writing phase and would appreciate any help you can give me on this round of questions. Here we go (Many of these questions will relate to Space Shuttle launches): As is, the Space Shuttle essentially hitches a ride on a rocket, which handles the launch...

Wow! Thanks guys! This is great. Most appreciated. I'm sure I'll have more questions soon enough. Thanks! Russ

Hi there Physics Guys, So I'm taking you up on your offer and have my first round of questions for you that I would be most greatful if you could help me with: * In regard to space travel, what is the top speed of the Space Shuttle? * Has there been any formulas theorized as to how...

That's great. I'll be back on the boards when I'm ready to go--which could be soon indeed. Thanks, Russ

Hi There, I am working on my second novel, a kind of Buck Rogers-type adventure, and I want to make sure that I'm being at least reasonbly accurate in regard to what an "outer space" journey might be like. It's going to be light in tone and I'm not looking to get into lots of particle talk...