Fuu Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 I was reading the news and I found this article. Apparently the 10th planet has been discovered, but why the heck did they have to name it after Xena? Why? Xenas cool and all but..................dang! Is the next one gonna be "Frodo"? Fuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 That is a silly name. They even acknowledged that it was named after the TV show. You would think they could come up with something better. Still... It's cool to learn about all these space discoveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdKnightR Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Heck, they should have named the planet Anikan and the moon Luke (or Kirk and Spock). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 I was reading the news and I found this article. Apparently the 10th planet has been discovered, but why the heck did they have to name it after Xena? Why? Xenas cool and all but..................dang! Is the next one gonna be "Frodo"? Fuu They even named a system of planets and moons orbiting 2003-ELS "SANTA"?!?!?!?! That's ridicoulous. Today planets are supposed to be called by numbers and codes! Like: 2003-ELS-23, not Santa or Xena! I don't understand why do these astronomers name planets with ridicoulous names. They are officially supposed to be called by numbers, but add nick-names to find them better or recognise them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90SK Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 ^^^ I think you just answered your own question. I read the article; it sounds like Xena is a temp name. I mean, surely they wouldn't allow...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aash Li Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 bwahaha! Xena, planet of lesbians! XD Venus and Saturn and Mercury and the others arent any more ridiculous sounding than Xena... but still... xena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 ... A mass violent protest is in order I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 ... A mass violent protest is in order I believe. Nah, I just over-reacted a bit. bwahaha! Xena, planet of lesbians! XD Lesbians? What's that? jk Now that I think about this, I think that this was acctuely supposed to be a joke. I mean, come on. How many scientists make these sort of jokes? It's funny though... P.S. Yay! I got last post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90SK Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Seriously, there are plenty of other Roman gods to name it after. How about Janus, god of doors? Or Maia, god of growth? I mean, Xena!? Arrgh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 JUNO! I demand it be named Juno. No planet should be named after a crappy show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 How about Janus, god of doors? Or Maia, god of growth? I mean, Xena!? Arrgh! Janus is already reserved for January, but it's okay. Maia is also for May, but it could work as well. Oh, and: Yay! I got last post! (Am I going to be banned if I continue like this?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90SK Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 How about Proserpine? Kinda awkward, but it fits in with being "near" pluto. (yes, I think you are) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90SK Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Now all we have to do is send a petition to the guy in charge of this mess, with the suggestion attached. It's in the bag! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaV™ Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 This is a stupid name for a planet, but they found it not us, so we shouldn't be hating 'too' much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuu Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 ... A mass violent protest is in order I believe. I agree. You'd thiink they would give it some kind of Latin name at least. Yes the discovering person has the right to name it but....were the ones that have to call it that. @CSkye: Yesh, but I think we should come up with a concensous <sp?> on the new name first. Maybe a name that starts with a diffrent letter than the other ones....so by that token E M V S J N U P would be out. Fuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 a catchy code name (Xena, after the TV warrior princess) Its a code name. i.e. its not official. It will probably end up named after a Greek god like the rest. I hope they name it something better that Uranus. I mean, come on, they had to know. Maybe they did, though. Scientist do have a sense of humor after all. I saw Stephan Hawkins interviewed about time travel. Most people don't relize how funny he can be when he wants. Today planets are supposed to be called by numbers and codes! Like: 2003-ELS-23, not Santa or Xena! All planets, even the ones in our solar system, have numbered scientific names. That is like saying why do we call it a "dog?" Its supposed to be "Canis familiaris." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Then again, why call it canis familiaris when it's latin, so it still isn't numbers and codes. We should call a dog a "(4|\|15". There are worse names out there. I don't have a hate for Xena. At least it's better then calling it "Planet Lucy Lawless". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuu Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 I dont dislike Xena....I just think its silly to nickname a planet after a tv show. I'm looking foreward to hearing the official name......they should name it Aphrodite.... or maybe......Hera? Ive forgotten alot about Greek mythology....ugh use it or loose it..... Fuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir-Vlada Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 We should call a dog a "(4|\|15". Sounds good to me. I dont dislike Xena....I just think its silly to nickname a planet after a tv show. I'm looking foreward to hearing the official name......they should name it Aphrodite.... or maybe......Hera? Hm. The tenth planet from the Sun is an ice planet name after a godess of beauty. Said by a future astronomer A proof that our ancestors lacked the knowledge and intelligence to name planets as they are supposed to... Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 name it Aphrodite Only if it's orbital patterns are attributable to lovemaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Maybe name it Eros. Eros is much shorter then Aphrodite and has a similar meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeskywalker1 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Maybe name it "X" You know... so it could be Planet X, and Xena at the same time (you know, X = 10, X = Xena) Man, I should be paid for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuu Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 @LIAYD I have a black bottle in my drawer that says that..... Um..... I still think Hera is a good name for planet 10. <edit: I cant spel> Fuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 @LIAYD I have a black bottle in my drawer that says that..... Um..... Do you mean something like this: pjur EROS Woman products are designed especially for the soft and sensitive skin of women. pjur EROS Woman is designed for multiple uses as a skin conditioner, moisturizer and a therapeutic massage formula for daily use. Eros Woman products are designed for the more sensitive skin of a woman. Each woman product is designed lighter or thinner than its black bottle counterpart. The woman products flush through the system faster, spread out or displace faster than the thicker black bottle equivalent. Directions for use: Apply pjur EROS Woman to any area of the body where extra moisture is desired. Use as often as you like. Caution: This product may react with silicone products and cause undesirable effects. Safe to use with latex condoms · Never sticky or tacky · Extra long lasting · Never dries out · No cleanup necessary · Economical drop per drop · Non toxic · Tasteless · Fragrance free · Non allergenic · Skin conditioner and moisturizer · Leaves skin silky and smooth · Non pore blocking · Oil and fat free · Scentless · No preservatives · No animal testing · No animal bi products. · Recommended by doctors and pharmacists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeskywalker1 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 <edit: I cant spel> I can't spel either. LIAYD.... ummm... didn't know you were so ... feminine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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