Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for January 26, 2014
January 25, 2014
January 27, 2014
Transcript:
Petey: That's Orion. Alice: Huh? Petey: It's a constellation, like a big dot-to-dot with stars. Ancient cultures invented them. Alice: oh. Alice: I see. Petey: It's one reason ancient cultures aren't around anymore.
Linux0s almost 11 years ago
Ancient cultures like the Pre-Alicians.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Truly a child would see herself as the center of the universe
ellisaana Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Alice in the sky!
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
Astronomy can be such fun! Go for it, Alice!
Dani Rice almost 11 years ago
Never figured out how to pronounce Orion. Is it O’Ryan, or OR-I-on?
gosfreikempe almost 11 years ago
Sorry, it wouldn’t be a nebula. She’s invented an asterism: a group of stars in a recognizable pattern that is NOT a constellation. The Big Dipper is an asterism; it’s only a part of the constellation Ursa Major.On the other hand, if Alice’s face is in Orion, that would turn Orion’s sword into something hanging from Alice’s right nostr… Nononononono. Nope, I am NOT going there.Dang it, too late. And I’m out of brain bleach…
Stellagal almost 11 years ago
Living in the city, there aren’t that many stars to make out most constellations. The big dipper pretty much is the only one I can point out.
Gokie5 almost 11 years ago
I was thinking that Alice saw Dill in the sky. Wasn’t he the last one wearing the jester’s-cap type thing, with three “horns”? Of course, it would make more sense if she saw herself.
scrabblefiend almost 11 years ago
There is a nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is that fuzzy spot in the sword hanging down from Orion’s belt.
You might be able to see it on a really clear night. Binoculars are good to use for this.
Homeward Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I just love that kid Alice.