Ixion

[Biff]

At last, finally, the entire world, nay the universe, may just be about to recognize KB's Ixion and immortalize one of our own by awarding him the status of 'planet' (as oppossed to being considered a cold old rock (with an 'r')) .


NEW PLANET CANDIDATES


Trans-Neptunian Objects
2003 EL61
2005 FY9
Sedna
Orcus
Quaoar
Varuna
2002 TX300
Ixion
2002 AW197

Vote Ixion.


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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4798205.stm

[James Deuce]

Did you know Ford make an Ixion?

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z5879/Ford_Ixion/default.aspx

[Waylander]

So now we'll have ten planets to our little system?

Wonder how they will re-write that, My Very Excelent Mother Just Baked Nine Pizzas memory device...

[James Deuce]

My Mnemonic was "Mrs Vujcic Enjoys Mutilating Junior Students Using Naughty Practices."

[Wolf]

My Mnemonic was "Mrs Vujcic Enjoys Mutilating Junior Students Using Naughty Practices."


We could make that work if we went with "Ixion": "Mrs Vujcic Enjoys Mutilating Junior Students Using Naughty Practices Indecently."

I'm sure our esteemed Mr Ixion would not object to being the "Indecently" part of the mnemonic...

[Paul in NZ]

Um - in a little sqeaky voice.....

You lot do know of the origins of the name 'Ixion' as pertains to motorcycling and why I have oft considered somewhat appropriate???

[Wolf]

Um - in a little sqeaky voice.....

You lot do know of the origins of the name 'Ixion' as pertains to motorcycling and why I have oft considered somewhat appropriate???
Ixion Motorcycle Club in the UK?

[judecatmad]

Um - in a little sqeaky voice.....

You lot do know of the origins of the name 'Ixion' as pertains to motorcycling and why I have oft considered somewhat appropriate???

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/i/ixion.html

Interesting wee story there....!

This was the thing that stood out for me the most..."He is significant in many respects, but is chiefly known as the first human to shed kindred blood"

:shit:

Doesn't relate to motorcycling and let's hope not to our own Ixion either! However......"Because this was a crime new to the human race, nobody could purify Ixion and he wandered an exile"......hmmmm:sherlock:

:rofl:

[judecatmad]

So now we'll have ten planets to our little system?

Wonder how they will re-write that, My Very Excelent Mother Just Baked Nine Pizzas memory device...

Baked???

Which planet begins with 'B'.....:confused:

[Wolf]

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/i/ixion.html

Interesting wee story there....!

This was the thing that stood out for me the most..."He is significant in many respects, but is chiefly known as the first human to shed kindred blood"

:shit:
Ah, the everlasting soap-opera of the Greek Dieties. They were always up to something - that Zeus, eh? What was he thinking, bringing a red-blooded human into the presence of Hera? Inventive in punishments, tho'...

[judecatmad]

the Greek Dieties

Yup, always on diets those Greek Gods.....

:rofl:

[Big Dave]

In the Big Dave universe the sun shines fair out my.........

No doubt planet Ixion will crash into something and blow it up. As the moon is made of cheese Ix will be C4.

[Ixion]

Arrrggghh. Don't remind me of that bloody cloud . Though the nom-de-web is chiefly a humble genuflection in honour of my reverend and illustrious namesake The Rev Canon Basil Davis, whose nom-de-plume I have pinched with as little justifcation as I have ability to meet the standards he set.

Does no-one remember the original Ixion, whose erudition, scholarship, and Christian bonhomie were exceeded only by his love of motorcycles. That is he, and his Norton in my avatar picture.

[The Pastor]

http://www.ixion-biotech.com?

[Wolf]

Yup, always on diets those Greek Gods.....

:rofl:

Oops...


(Yeah, I know, 10 characters)

[Colapop]

So now we'll have ten planets to our little system?

Wonder how they will re-write that, My Very Excelent Mother Just Baked Nine Pizzas memory device...

Actually they're talking about up to 52 more planets in our solar system...

[Wolf]

Actually they're talking about up to 52 more planets in our solar system...
You've gotta be kidding! The mnemonic is going to rival the "Wreck of the Hesperus" in length - I certainly hope they make it rhyme so I can gave a go at remembering it.

Perhaps put it to music with a catchy tune so that everyone can memorise it (and then, you've still got to remember which planet corresponds to which letter...)

[Waylander]

Baked???

Which planet begins with 'B'.....:confused:
Thought I had something wrong...

Hmm.. Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupitor.. Saturn is the one I forgot
Suposed to be; My Very Excellent Mother Just SERVED Us Nine Pizzas.

Last time I actually use that line was 13 years ago.

[Waylander]

You've gotta be kidding! The mnemonic is going to rival the "Wreck of the Hesperus" in length - I certainly hope they make it rhyme so I can gave a go at remembering it.

Perhaps put it to music with a catchy tune so that everyone can memorise it (and then, you've still got to remember which planet corresponds to which letter...)
Watch it be twinkle twinkle little star/Alphabet song lol.

[Wolf]

Watch it be twinkle twinkle little star/Alphabet song lol.
**Chortle**

That tune gets old really fast with just "Twinkle Twinkle", "Baa, Baa Black Sheep", the alphabet and Mozart's variations on it without a 61-planet mnemonic as well.

[Swoop]

Wonder how they will re-write that, My Very Excelent Mother Just Baked Nine Pizzas memory device...
I have no idea where you have left Uranus.........

A minute or so later...
EDIT: Ah! I see you have found Uranus now!

[Wolf]

I have no idea where you have left Uranus.........

A minute or so later...
EDIT: Ah! I see you have found Uranus now!
And to think there were those who said "he couldn't find it with both hands"...

[Paul in NZ]

Arrrggghh. Don't remind me of that bloody cloud . Though the nom-de-web is chiefly a humble genuflection in honour of my reverend and illustrious namesake The Rev Canon Basil Davis, whose nom-de-plume I have pinched with as little justifcation as I have ability to meet the standards he set.

Does no-one remember the original Ixion, whose erudition, scholarship, and Christian bonhomie were exceeded only by his love of motorcycles. That is he, and his Norton in my avatar picture.

I think he would be flattered and amused Sir! Your posts are worthy and it is indeed sad that the current generation are not aware of the great man and his contribution. Think you love motorcycles? Research this man who did it not for the glory but for the love...

An idol of mine and a true 'Gentleman Motorcyclist'....

[Waylander]

I have no idea where you have left Uranus.........

A minute or so later...
EDIT: Ah! I see you have found Uranus now!
Sorry was too busy sitting on it.

[oldrider]

First the Jews get a country and now the comunists have been given a planet, ! :shit: John.

[James Deuce]

If you're not careful the management oriented capitalists might get their own toilet.

[crashe]

My Very Excellent Mother Just SERVED Us Nine Pizzas.


hmmm a bit like:
Arithmetic = A Red Indian Thought He Might Eat Toffee In Church.

That was the only way I could spell that word at school...
then they decided to change it to Maths... :whistle:


Ok as you all were....................:shutup: