Comments on: Contact

By: alan James Raddon

alan James Raddon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:17:17 +0000

Dear Chris,
I am not a scientist but I do feel I have common sense.
So when I see a firework rocket explode in the sky in an ever expanding globe, it seems a perfect model for the big bang theory.
Only when we look up at the sky or look through powerful telescopes we see only matter.
Surely there is a giant hole of nothing missing?
We are told that the Universe is still expanding, so that hole should be pretty big by now and big enough to see.
Or when we look back in time through telescope are we looking through the skin of that ever expanding skin?
I apologise for asking an awkward question, but to me it seems there is an obvious giant hole in the Big Bang Theory.
Perhaps too there is another explanation, another theory to come to increase our understanding of the Universe.
I’d love an answer.
Perhaps too there is a TV programme or two in this unanswered question.

I look forward to your reply
Best wishes
Alan James Raddon

By: Nathanial Burton-Bradford

Nathanial Burton-Bradford — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:37:33 +0000

Hi Chris…

Having just viewed the HD video of the shuttle fly-around of the completed ISS, I thought I’d try my hand at creating some 3D anaglyphs.

Would you be interested in viewing them – 4 in total ???

I have them on flickr btw

Thanks

Nathanial

By: Strider

Strider — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:57:43 +0000

Chris –
Heard your recent podcast on Astronomy Cast.
I really enjoy your whit and intellect. Hope you continue to be on the show!
ST

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:36:37 +0000

Chris –
i have heard you twice on Astronomy Cast – which in itself is a Godsend (yes there is a GOD)

You are extraordinary in your quick wit, ease of explaining theory, and simply a great personality that people like me want to hear more from!

Your analogy of monsters with heater and fridges to maintain the Cosmological Constant is a simple example of why you are a great communicator!

Can you do more Astronomy Podcasts, and please include Fraiser?

You have a great talent! I am sure BBC & you will be working together in the future!

Best,
Jim
USA

By: Lulu H

Lulu H — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:29:50 +0000

Hello CL.
I’ve done Galaxy Zoo 1 and 2.
I’ve got binocs now and a telescope.
And an eye piece that cost more than a month’s mortgage.
I used to go clubbing and boozing and dancing and falling asleep in taxis.
Now I shiver outside in thermals.
I’m a nerd now.
And it’s all your fault (and Sir PM).
I suppose I should thank you.

By: les fulford

les fulford — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:24:31 +0000

Hi chris happy new year, time for a fresh look at thinks etc. I have recently read Read “the Electric Sky” by Donald E Scott. This proposes at different Cosmological model. I hope you take time to read and contemplate its contents. Further reading on this subject can be found at The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Transactions on Plasma Physics. I look forward to seeing or hearing your views on this.

All the best Les

By: Nick Sarahs

Nick Sarahs — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:46:07 +0000

Hello Chris
I hope you don’t mind but I have included a page on my new website dedicated to a new book I received for Christmas called ‘BANG’. I’m sure you are aware of it!!
As a keen but amature astronamer with special interests in cosmology, quantum physics and hopefully one day the conection of the two, I would like to include many elements relating to these subjects on my site.
I thought the book was very enlightening for the novice and am happy to promote it.
Please take a look at the site (early stages yet) and please approve the use of your material. If this is a problem please let me know and it shall be removed.
Thanks for your time, and good luck with unravaling the origin of everything.
Nick Sarahs
http://www.nicksarahs.com

By: Tanya Holman

Tanya Holman — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:20:22 +0000

hiya chris, i asked u for a photo and ur autograph at patricks 50th anniverary party it was fantastic and i was privaliged to take part.

well i hope ur ok and good work on the site.
ps when r u coming to london for a lecture?

By: Yanis Michelle

Yanis Michelle — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:38:06 +0000

Hello Chris

I signed up for the GalazyZoo as soon as I found out. I’m now sorting galacies online. I never thought it would be this much fun. I’m just s 17 year old first year Mechanical Engineering student. I wanted to study Astronomy, but they don’t teach it in my country, and I can’t afford to leave the country to go to college.

I plan to get a master’s in Mech. Engineering and study Astronomy in the US, or Europe.

Thanks for helping me get closer to my goal

Yanis

By: Lucian

Lucian — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:20:26 +0000

Greetings Chris,

I just read an article about you recruiting the public for galaxy shape and spin characteristics. I came to your website to sign up. I would love to participate, but for the life of me, I can not locate the tutorial, nor a sign up page. Am I too early? Have you launched this portion of the project yet, or is it coming soon?

Thanks,
Lucian