The film you're remembering is called "A Private Universe" produced by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. It's a classic, and we use it when teaching teachers. The message of the film is essentially, "Be careful what you put into your head, because you're going to have a helluva time getting it back out when you discover it's wrong." Seth "The truth will set you free, but first it's going to piss you off." - Gloria Steinem -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+sjarvis=slco.org@mailman.xmission.com on behalf of erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net Sent: Fri 7/6/2007 11:41 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Global Warming
He must have gone to high school in Tennesse, but why should we believe what "science" tells us. Erik
I'm reminded of something I saw - I think on TV - a few years ago. An
enterprising reporter or filmmaker interviewed Harvard students on the day of their graduation. One question was, "Why is it warmer in summer than winter?" One fellow blithely asserted that the earth was closer to the sun and that accounted for the warmer days. I guess he hadn't heard of the southern hemisphere, let alone how perihelion (a term I'm sure he had never heard, either) actually occurs in December. It was shocking, and a bit sad, how many of his fellow graduates had the same response.
Maybe there's a project for Joe next graduation season?
Kim
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Kim Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 10:04 AM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Global Warming
Uhhh...what did I miss? How is the earth warmer at aphelion?
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 4:09 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Global Warming
On 05 Jul 2007, at 14:28, Kim wrote:
You can quote me, Joe: It's too warm.
Something to do with Earth being at aphelion tomorrow evening? :)
pw
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