Black hole spews out 2-million-light-year-long stream of WTF

footfootfoot · 11-08-2012, 09:40 AM

We'll probably need a dedicated WTF thread in this case. Probably a dedicated server and a back-up power supply as well.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10...c_jet_spotted/

DanaC · 11-08-2012, 09:50 AM

Love the thread/article title.

Gravdigr · 11-08-2012, 11:06 AM

WTF seems entirely accurate.

tw · 11-08-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Astronomers have spotted a supersonic cosmic jet blasting two million light years from the centre of a distant galaxy's supermassive black hole.

That's not hard. Everything in space is supersonic. Because sound does not move in space (even though sound exists in a "galaxy far, far away").

Gravdigr · 11-08-2012, 12:06 PM

What is the 'supersonic'-equivalent adjective used to describe something traveling at or beyond the speed of light?

I think I know this, but, I'm drawing a blank.

Happy Monkey · 11-08-2012, 12:28 PM

"Superluminal", or FTL. The realm of science fiction (or theoretical tachyons).

jimhelm · 11-08-2012, 01:41 PM

I had my tachyons removed when I was 7. I got lots of Ice cream and attention, though, so it wasnt too bad.

tw · 11-08-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

What is the 'supersonic'-equivalent adjective used to describe something traveling at or beyond the speed of light?

Impossible.

(In Star Trek, Warp Speed.)

Gravdigr · 11-08-2012, 03:58 PM

Impossible to describe? By you????????????????????????

I don't believe it.

SamIam · 11-08-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

What is the 'supersonic'-equivalent adjective used to describe something traveling at or beyond the speed of light?

I think I know this, but, I'm drawing a blank.

Tomorrow

Griff · 11-08-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

"Superluminal", or FTL. The realm of science fiction (or theoretical tachyons).

Nerd alert!

Trilby · 11-13-2012, 06:10 AM

This is truly disturbing news.

i shall alert my Apocalypse friend. She's always posting about the coming doom; she's a True Believer.

She also thinks it's Obama's fault.

But I like her anyway. She's a really nice person..

11-08-2012, 09:40 AM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Black hole spews out 2-million-light-year-long stream of WTF We'll probably need a dedicated WTF thread in this case. Probably a dedicated server and a back-up power supply as well. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10...c_jet_spotted/ __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-08-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	WTF seems entirely accurate. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-08-2012, 12:06 PM	#5
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	What is the 'supersonic'-equivalent adjective used to describe something traveling at or beyond the speed of light? I think I know this, but, I'm drawing a blank. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-08-2012, 12:28 PM	#6
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	"Superluminal", or FTL. The realm of science fiction (or theoretical tachyons). __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-08-2012, 01:41 PM	#7
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	I had my tachyons removed when I was 7. I got lots of Ice cream and attention, though, so it wasnt too bad. __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

11-08-2012, 03:58 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Impossible to describe? By you???????????????????????? I don't believe it. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-13-2012, 06:10 AM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	This is truly disturbing news. i shall alert my Apocalypse friend. She's always posting about the coming doom; she's a True Believer. She also thinks it's Obama's fault. But I like her anyway. She's a really nice person.. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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