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Or you just didn't see them. I see two of them in this photo and in many others. www.nasa.gov... [Large image warning]
There's one at the bottom of the image, docked to the Zvezda modual and another docked on the other side of the Zarya modual. You can see its solar pannels sticking out roughly at a 45 degree angle.
Based on what I've read in this six page thread (now seven), it appears to me that most ATS users have far exceeded the technical, analytical and overall expertise of a certified astronomer. amirite?
1) You have referred to Aristarchus several times in the past as a fission reactor, yet now you and zorgon refer to it as a fusion reactor. You stated that you thought Aristarchus was a fission reactor because of its blue color. What changed your mind?
2) If you look at that huge moon picture zorgon linked to, which he thinks is "our best image of Aristarchus," the supposed "arches" of the "reactor" clearly go against the curve of the moon in a way that does not geometrically make sense. How do you explain this?
Originally posted by johnlear
Its difficult for your mind to resolve a hexagonal dome, the most prominent archway of which is not facing towards you. Take it into photo shop and turn it like this:
Originally posted by jfj123
In a recent thread John Lear claimed, as a matter of fact, that most of the planets in our solar system were not only habitable, but are in fact inhabited by advanced civilizations. He states this in a way as to dismiss anyone who thinks other wise.
Well lets take a planet as example:
MERCURY
Mercury is similar in appearance to the Moon as it is heavily cratered. It has no natural satellites and no substantial atmosphere. The planet has a large iron core which generates a magnetic field about 0.1% as strong as that of the Earth.[4] Surface temperatures on Mercury range from about 90 to 700 K (−180 to 430 °C) also equals -356 degrees F - 806 degrees F.
OK so if a civilization evolved on this planet, it would have to contend with the following:
Little protection from cosmic rays.
Massive meteor bombardment.
Almost no atmosphere.
Massive surface temperature fluctuations.
Although we find live on earth in very extreme conditions, none of it has been advanced in any way, especially along the lines of a civilization.
Now if John is going to make fantastic claims and dispense them as fact, he should be able to prove them as fact. Of course we all know he can't and that is why we're talking about this now.
Originally posted by rikriley
Not speculation just fact I am not ready to release the photos yet but will share where to find them in the future.
jfj123, There are absolutely positively magnificent structures and and statues on Mercury because I have the photos and have also painted on canvas what I have seen. Not speculation just fact I am not ready to release the photos yet but will share where to find them in the future. We humans on Earth have been hoodwinked in believing we are the only intelligent lifeforms in our Solar System. Rik Riley
jfj123, There are absolutely positively magnificent structures and and statues on Mercury because I have the photos and have also painted on canvas what I have seen. Not speculation just fact I am not ready to release the photos yet but will share where to find them in the future. We humans on Earth have been hoodwinked in believing we are the only intelligent lifeforms in our Solar System. Rik Riley