How Big Is the Universe?

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The discussion revolves around an animation depicting the scale of the universe, exploring its features, user experiences, and interpretations of specific elements within the animation. Participants share links, express appreciation, and raise questions about the content presented in the animation.

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  • Some participants express admiration for the animation, describing it as "amazing" and "cool."
  • Questions arise regarding the meaning of "Total Human Height" mentioned in the animation, with one participant suggesting it refers to the combined height of the human population.
  • Concerns are raised about the mention of neutrinos potentially traveling faster than light, with a participant expressing discomfort over this statement.
  • Several participants share additional links to similar animations or videos, indicating a desire to explore more content related to the topic.
  • There are discussions about the interactivity and familiar objects used for scale in the animation, with some participants comparing it to previous educational experiences.
  • One participant humorously reflects on their emotional response to the animation, questioning if it indicates immaturity, while another counters that it shows aesthetic appreciation.
  • Technical issues are noted, with participants reporting broken links and discussing the accessibility of the animation on different platforms.

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Participants generally agree on the animation's appeal and its educational value, but there are differing interpretations regarding specific content and technical aspects, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved on certain points.

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An absolutely amazing animation:
[strike]http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf [/strike] Link broken[/color]
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/589217
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf
Very nice!
 
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That's pretty cool! Good find Ryan_m_b
 
nitsuj said:
That's pretty cool! Good find Ryan_m_b
Cheers :smile: the 1st version when it came out last year became my favourite thing on the internet for ages lol. Whenever I was with a group of people and the situation turned into a bit of a youtube party I would bring it out. Now I've got a new thing to show!
 
Thank you for this.
 
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
 
I_am_learning said:
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
I saw that too. I'm guessing that means the height of all 7 billion of us which off the top of my head would work out to 14 million kilometres or 45 light seconds.
 
This animation was so cool!
 
Hmmm, somewhere it says "Some neutrinos go faster than light". That's a very dangerous thing to say right now. I would prefer if they didn't mention it...
 
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I_am_learning said:
Nice.
What to they mean by "Total Human Height" ? It appears in after you zoom out a little from the scale of sun.
Click on the objects to get information about them.
 
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Two thumbs up Ryan. I have another one similar, but with real images, I will see if I can find and post it.

Rhody... :cool:
 
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That is awesome!
rhody said:
Two thumbs up Ryan. I have another one similar, but with real images, I will see if I can find and post it.

Rhody... :cool:

Yes. Cosmic Zoom. We watched it back in school. Very cool.


I like the additional elements this one brings to the table - the familiar objects for scale, and the interactivity.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
That is awesome!


Yes. Cosmic Zoom. We watched it back in school. Very cool.


I like the additional elements this one brings to the table - the familiar objects for scale, and the interactivity.

I looked it up, what I saw was newer, a year or two ago tops, I liked how you could scale ryan's animation, here is another one I found, a youtube video.



Rhody...
 
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http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5028/powersoftwo2.png
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf
When I clicked on your link I just got the main page of 4channel with no obvious link to the animation.

Here's a couple more:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er7tKurvBW0&feature=related
 
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micromass said:
This animation was so cool!

What he said :)
 
  • #17
I lold hard at Russel's Teapot! Nice "touch"...

I still get... goosebumps by watching these and other documentaries and I'm almost turning 25. Does that make me immature? :P
 
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Constantinos said:
I still get... goosebumps by watching these and other documentaries and I'm almost turning 25. Does that make me immature? :P
Not at all :smile: that shows a sign of aesthetic appreciation.

If you were to start bragging about where certain body parts or people's mama's would fit now that would be immature :-p
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf

Very cool! :!)
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
An absolutely amazing animation:
http://images.4channel.org/f/src/589217_scale_of_universe_enhanced.swf

Ryan,

I just went back to watch it again, it is gone ! No... Is it repairable ?

Rhody...
 
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rhody said:
Ryan,

I just went back to watch it again, it is gone ! No... Is it repairable ?

Rhody...
Done :wink: check the OP again.
 

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