How Can a Chinese Student Explore the Universe and Improve English Skills?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on a Chinese student's interest in exploring the universe, specifically topics like quasars and Hubble's constant, while seeking to improve their English skills. Participants share resources and express their backgrounds, contributing to a welcoming environment for learning and discussion.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a keen interest in the universe, mentioning specific topics like quasars and Hubble's constant, while also noting their limited English skills.
  • Several participants welcome the original poster, offering encouragement and affirming the forum as a good place for discussion.
  • Resources such as search engines and educational websites are shared to aid in finding information related to cosmology and relativity.
  • Participants share their own backgrounds, with multiple individuals indicating they are also from China, fostering a sense of community.
  • One participant mentions the current weather conditions in Nanjing and expresses a desire to observe celestial events more clearly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the welcoming nature of the forum and the shared interest in astronomy. However, there is no explicit consensus on specific topics or methods for improving English skills.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have varying levels of familiarity with the discussed topics, and the resources shared may differ in technicality and relevance to individual learning needs.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in astronomy, those seeking to improve their English skills, and members of the Chinese community looking for a supportive forum may find this discussion beneficial.

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I come from http://amateur.lamost.org/bootes/bbs/index.php ,a chinese website.I`m very interested in the universe.For example ,quasar and Hubble`s constant.And my English is very poor.So I come here for discussing,studying and improving my English. :blushing:
Thx
 
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mars2 said:
I come from http://amateur.lamost.org/bootes/bbs/index.php ,a chinese website.I`m very interested in the universe.For example ,quasar and Hubble`s constant.And my English is very poor.So I come here for discussing,studying and improving my English. :blushing:
Thx
You have come to the right place Mars2, this is the BEST science forum.
 
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Yes...
I have a happy day here.(:
 
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Wolram
Thx very much! (:
 
And welcome to these Forums mars2!

Garth
 
Hi mars2 and also welcome! Sounds like good reading material is in order. I just happen to have collection for occasions like this. These are not highly technical, but are highly informative:
Quasars: http://cassfos02.ucsd.edu/physics/ph7/Quasars.html
General cosmology: http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/cosmolog.htm
Relativity: http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/gr/gr.html
All kinds of goodies: http://www.edu-observatory.org/eo/cosmology.html
Enjoy.
 
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The websites Chronos writed... now are in my blog.
(:
 
Welcome mars2.I'm new here,too.
 
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And I`m from China.
Is there anyone from China?
 
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Welcome aboard mars2. Nice to meet you.
 
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hi,I'm from china,and this is my first word in the forum.
 
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And welcome too cosmosfly!

Garth
 
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Hi everyone .
I come here too.
Now ,in Nanjing, it is very hot .And the weather isn`t so good.Because ,at night ,I only see the Jupiter in the sky !
So I`m waiting for a sunny day for watching the beautiful sky again!
 

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