Comments on: Could Jupiter Wreck the Solar System? http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/ Space and astronomy news Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:14:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: How to Get Six Pack Fast http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-4/#comment-63450 How to Get Six Pack Fast Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:12:26 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-63450 Hey, nice tips. I'll buy a bottle of beer to the person from that chat who told me to visit your site :) Hey, nice tips. I'll buy a bottle of beer to the person from that chat who told me to visit your site :)

]]> By: Ross http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-4/#comment-39356 Ross Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:06:29 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-39356 I agree with Ian, lets get the space colonies started! jokes :D thanks for the info, didnt know that, hey another thing for these idiot crackpot doomsayers to feast on MERCURY IS COMING!! or something like that I agree with Ian, lets get the space colonies started!
jokes
:D
thanks for the info, didnt know that, hey another thing for these idiot crackpot doomsayers to feast on
MERCURY IS COMING!!
or something like that

]]> By: Narcynichi http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-4/#comment-22583 Narcynichi Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:22:07 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-22583 Not like im a nerd or anything -_-' Not like im a nerd or anything -_-'

]]> By: Narcynichi http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-22582 Narcynichi Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:14:41 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-22582 This is so cool I love science!!! :D This is so cool I love science!!! :D

]]> By: Narcynichi http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-22581 Narcynichi Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:14:04 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-22581 COol COol

]]> By: alphonso richardson http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-20025 alphonso richardson Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:28 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-20025 Always though that Jovian bad boy was trouble................. Always though that Jovian bad boy was trouble……………..

]]> By: Granny http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19961 Granny Thu, 08 May 2008 21:48:33 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19961 Dear Ian, you are my boy. Please do not listen to those bad bad children that tell you something about yourself. What do they know about your hard work, the tough life, the endless travails, sleepless nights you have to produce your masterpieces here ? And you are absolutely right. It is so easy to critisize, but who can actually write such super duper, wow and oh my god science articles like you can ? None of these anonymous trouble makers, I am sure. Wear the glasses that filter the filth and enjoy your great writing confirmed by your real buddies. your fan olivia Dear Ian,

you are my boy.
Please do not listen to those bad bad children that tell you something about yourself.
What do they know about your hard work, the tough life, the endless travails, sleepless nights you have to produce your masterpieces here ?

And you are absolutely right. It is so easy to critisize, but who can actually write such super duper, wow and oh my god science articles like you can ?

None of these anonymous trouble makers, I am sure.

Wear the glasses that filter the filth and enjoy your great writing confirmed by your real buddies.

your fan olivia

]]> By: Waylander_348 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19662 Waylander_348 Tue, 06 May 2008 01:56:49 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19662 The solar system had a lot more planets at the beginning. Earth's Big Whack is but one example. Did something knock Uranus? Charon and the other moons of Pluto also came from a Big Whack. These were cleared out billions of years ago. From the time of Kepler, people were worried about planets becoming rogue. Before the study of Eris, people were worried about Pluto. Another study said that there was a 1 in 5 chance that Venus would throw out Mercury. The smaller the planet, the more vulnerable it is. It would include Ceres with its dwarf status. While it is the most likely to be thrown into a new orbit by Jupiter, I won't hold my breath or wait for a Scifi Saturday Night Movie of the Week of hit heading towards Earth. No one steal my idea without playing me for it. lol The solar system had a lot more planets at the beginning. Earth's Big Whack is but one example. Did something knock Uranus? Charon and the other moons of Pluto also came from a Big Whack. These were cleared out billions of years ago. From the time of Kepler, people were worried about planets becoming rogue. Before the study of Eris, people were worried about Pluto. Another study said that there was a 1 in 5 chance that Venus would throw out Mercury. The smaller the planet, the more vulnerable it is. It would include Ceres with its dwarf status. While it is the most likely to be thrown into a new orbit by Jupiter, I won't hold my breath or wait for a Scifi Saturday Night Movie of the Week of hit heading towards Earth. No one steal my idea without playing me for it. lol

]]> By: Chuck Lam http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19658 Chuck Lam Tue, 06 May 2008 00:36:12 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19658 It would be interesting to look over the structure of Batygin and Laughlin's Jupiter algorithym. Something doesn't seem right about their (1) % (7) billion year inner planet effect projection. Does anyone know if these guys have access to supercomputer time and when will they get published? It would be interesting to look over the structure of Batygin and Laughlin's Jupiter algorithym. Something doesn't seem right about their (1) % (7) billion year inner planet effect projection. Does anyone know if these guys have access to supercomputer time and when will they get published?

]]> By: Gudenboink http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19655 Gudenboink Mon, 05 May 2008 23:52:59 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19655 I always foget the main fact...... Opinions are like ass holes, everybody has one. Some are just more inflamed than others. Opinions I mean. : ' ) ! I always foget the main fact…… Opinions are like ass holes, everybody has one. Some are just more inflamed than others.

Opinions I mean. : ' ) !

]]> By: Dave http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19624 Dave Mon, 05 May 2008 17:22:43 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19624 Ian, where can we purchase the Ian O'Neill T-shirts? I would also be interested in the Ian O'Neill lunch box with thermos. Keep up the good work. Ian, where can we purchase the Ian O'Neill T-shirts? I would also be interested in the Ian O'Neill lunch box with thermos. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Dark Gnat http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19617 Dark Gnat Mon, 05 May 2008 16:32:06 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19617 Ooh, maybe NASA can set up a program to see what it would take to maybe one day develop a possibility of... ...getting back to the moon, and then focus on this Jupiter issue. ;) Yes, the story is a little sensationalist, but I really would like to read all of the haters' blogs to see if they were any better. Nothing wrong with a little doomsday reporting. We need to be aware that life on Earth is fragile, and we take it for granted. Besides, this can be very useful for understanding extra-solar planet behavior. Ooh, maybe NASA can set up a program to see what it would take to maybe one day develop a possibility of…

…getting back to the moon, and then focus on this Jupiter issue. ;)

Yes, the story is a little sensationalist, but I really would like to read all of the haters' blogs to see if they were any better.

Nothing wrong with a little doomsday reporting. We need to be aware that life on Earth is fragile, and we take it for granted.

Besides, this can be very useful for understanding extra-solar planet behavior.

]]> By: Ian O'Neill http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19611 Ian O'Neill Mon, 05 May 2008 14:44:34 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19611 To Rob and John in Missouri: Thank you for your support, glad you enjoyed the article. I too am getting a bit tired of the agressive nature of some of the comments. Constructive criticism I can handle, rude and nasty messages I have no time for. Judging by most of the feedback, this one was enjoyed by most. There's more to come :D Cheers, Ian To Rob and John in Missouri:

Thank you for your support, glad you enjoyed the article. I too am getting a bit tired of the agressive nature of some of the comments. Constructive criticism I can handle, rude and nasty messages I have no time for. Judging by most of the feedback, this one was enjoyed by most.

There's more to come :D

Cheers, Ian

]]> By: John in Missouri http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19606 John in Missouri Mon, 05 May 2008 13:58:15 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19606 I thoroughly enjoyed this article, though I knew from the start that it was likely to have the ending that it ultimately did have. Ian, I appreciate the content. You're right; it has that little twist that makes it interesting, scary and also safe--kinda like watching Terminator in the safety of your warm, cozy living room with a cold brew in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other--scary but fun. Keep up the good work and tell Fraser that I said you should get a raise! I thoroughly enjoyed this article, though I knew from the start that it was likely to have the ending that it ultimately did have. Ian, I appreciate the content. You're right; it has that little twist that makes it interesting, scary and also safe–kinda like watching Terminator in the safety of your warm, cozy living room with a cold brew in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other–scary but fun. Keep up the good work and tell Fraser that I said you should get a raise!

]]> By: marcellus http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19605 marcellus Mon, 05 May 2008 13:53:32 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19605 Right on, Ignoramus! This story is right out of "Words In Collision". It must have been a slow day in the Global Warming office. Right on, Ignoramus! This story is right out of "Words In Collision".

It must have been a slow day in the Global Warming office.

]]> By: Ignoramus http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19597 Ignoramus Mon, 05 May 2008 13:11:21 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19597 I prefer to read Velikovsky I prefer to read Velikovsky

]]> By: Rob http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19593 Rob Mon, 05 May 2008 12:26:37 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19593 The article is about possibilities, however remote. Its no different than an article about an asteroid that has a minimal chance of striking Earth. The hostile tone towards Ian is both unnecessary and unbecoming. The article is about possibilities, however remote. Its no different than an article about an asteroid that has a minimal chance of striking Earth. The hostile tone towards Ian is both unnecessary and unbecoming.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19585 Wendy Mon, 05 May 2008 06:08:46 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19585 I liked the way you put the "twist" at the end of the article regarding the likeliness of this occurring. It was an engaging story, and didn't hide the facts, just grabbed our attention early on. I enjoyed it, and I'm surprised by the few pieces of criticism - some seem a little hypersensitive about "facts" - perhaps their feelings were hurt when they realised you hadn't laid everything out for them in a dry, flavourless paragraph, to suit their own matching temperaments. 'Twas an enjoyable read! I liked the way you put the "twist" at the end of the article regarding the likeliness of this occurring. It was an engaging story, and didn't hide the facts, just grabbed our attention early on. I enjoyed it, and I'm surprised by the few pieces of criticism – some seem a little hypersensitive about "facts" – perhaps their feelings were hurt when they realised you hadn't laid everything out for them in a dry, flavourless paragraph, to suit their own matching temperaments.

'Twas an enjoyable read!

]]> By: Kevin M. http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19577 Kevin M. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:54:46 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19577 The "artists conceptions" are getting better and better over time. The "artists conceptions" are getting better and better over time.

]]> By: Al Hall http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19576 Al Hall Sun, 04 May 2008 21:35:41 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19576 I agree with Fluke. Much better than global warming and solar sails.. Everybody loves a good doomsday story.. :-) I agree with Fluke. Much better than global warming and solar sails.. Everybody loves a good doomsday story.. :-)

]]> By: El Sofista - Cuestionan la estabilidad del Sistema Solar http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19574 El Sofista - Cuestionan la estabilidad del Sistema Solar Sun, 04 May 2008 18:50:01 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19574 Un equipo de científicos expresó su preocupación de que el Sistema Solar no sea tan estable como parece. Los ocho planetas —más Plutón y otros cuerpos menores— giran despreocupadamente alrededor del Sol y parecen gozar de una estabilidad gravitacional a muy largo plazo. Pero como Júpiter tiene una influencia gravitacional enorme sobre sus hermanos, especialmente los más pequeños, parece que las perspectivas son sombrías para estos últimos. [...] Fuentes: Ian O'Neill para Universe Today y Daily Galaxy. [...] Un equipo de científicos expresó su preocupación de que el Sistema Solar no sea tan estable como parece. Los ocho planetas —más Plutón y otros cuerpos menores— giran despreocupadamente alrededor del Sol y parecen gozar de una estabilidad gravitacional a muy largo plazo. Pero como Júpiter tiene una influencia gravitacional enorme sobre sus hermanos, especialmente los más pequeños, parece que las perspectivas son sombrías para estos últimos. [...] Fuentes: Ian O'Neill para Universe Today y Daily Galaxy. [...]

]]> By: Fluke http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19570 Fluke Sun, 04 May 2008 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19570 Great work Ian. Thats what I call science. I never realized that Jupiter is such a scary planet. Absolutely amazing how this boring gas bubble can really rage. Oh my god and wow. You should apply to make more articles and films on the subjects. Forget all those hollywood action films and horror videos. THIS is the thing and you are da man. Great work Ian.
Thats what I call science.
I never realized that Jupiter is such a scary planet.
Absolutely amazing how this boring gas bubble can really rage.
Oh my god and wow.
You should apply to make more articles and films on the subjects.
Forget all those hollywood action films and horror videos.
THIS is the thing and you are da man.

]]> By: profat http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-3/#comment-19568 profat Sun, 04 May 2008 17:25:38 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19568 Listen to Ian..... We are doomed...... Only a few are among the appointees.... Ian tell us the truth !! Listen to Ian…..
We are doomed……
Only a few are among the appointees….

Ian tell us the truth !!

]]> By: ZAGAN http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-2/#comment-19567 ZAGAN Sun, 04 May 2008 17:21:48 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19567 Hi Zeus, millions and millions actually is my copyright. It is only me who is allowed to repeat this stylistic device in discovery channel. Ian applied for a licence recently but I think he is also good in fantastic science reports without the device. Hi Zeus,

millions and millions actually is my copyright.
It is only me who is allowed to repeat this stylistic device in discovery channel.

Ian applied for a licence recently but I think he is also good in fantastic science reports without the device.

]]> By: Zeus http://www.universetoday.com/2008/05/02/could-jupiter-wreck-the-solar-system/comment-page-2/#comment-19566 Zeus Sun, 04 May 2008 17:19:21 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/?p=14032#comment-19566 Jupiter protected earth for millions and millions of years from meteorite impacts. From a legal point of view he has a right to blow away earth now. Jupiter protected earth for millions and millions of years from meteorite impacts.

From a legal point of view he has a right to blow away earth now.

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