Posted on 08/08/2020 10:05:38 AM PDT by River Hawk
Distant cosmic objects such as planets, galaxies, and nebulae are sometimes referred to by the scientific community with unofficial nicknames. As the scientific community works to identify and address systemic discrimination and inequality in all aspects of the field, it has become clear that certain cosmic nicknames are not only insensitive, but can be actively harmful. NASA is examining its use of unofficial terminology for cosmic objects as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an initial step, NASA will no longer refer to planetary nebula NGC 2392, the glowing remains of a Sun-like star that is blowing off its outer layers at the end of its life, as the “Eskimo Nebula.” “Eskimo” is widely viewed as a colonial term with a racist history, imposed on the indigenous people of Arctic regions. Most official documents have moved away from its use...
(Excerpt) Read more at nasa.gov ...
"African-American holes?"
“Very funny. And it really skewers Ken Burns.”
You might have watched it the last time before it’s pulled down.
This is just plain stupid. President Trump needs to put a stop to it.
I’m getting so sick of offended people. Hey a-hole, you’re the only one offended by (insert stupid crap here). The rest of us are offended that you’re offended. Please spare us and go kill yourself. We’ll loan you the rope, knife, explosive, drive you to the cliff...you name it. Thank you for doing us a favor moron. Good riddance.
LOL. I see what you did there.
What do the Starship Enterprise and toilet paper have in common? They circle Uranus looking for Klingons. ba dum TSS!
Pure gold. Thanks.
That is the last straw.
The reptilian aliens have had it with homo sapien stupidity—they are going to annihilate us without mercy—and laugh while they are doing it.
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