#STOPTHEINSANITY NASA

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   GA Andersonposted 4 years ago

   No more Eskimo Nebula or Siamese Twins Galaxy.  What's next, renaming Black Holes Non-White Holes?
   
   " 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. NASA will also no longer use the term “Siamese Twins Galaxy” to refer to NGC 4567 and NGC 4568, a pair of spiral galaxies found in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Moving forward, NASA will use only the official, International Astronomical Union designations in cases where nicknames are inappropriate.
   
   “I support our ongoing reevaluation of the names by which we refer to astronomical objects,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. “Our goal is that all names are aligned with our values of diversity and inclusion, and we’ll proactively work with the scientific community to help ensure that. Science is for everyone, and every facet of our work needs to reflect that value.”"
   
   NASA to Reexamine Nicknames for Cosmic Objects
   
   *SMH
   
   GA

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      Kathryn L Hillposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I think Black is an accepted word, as in Black Lives Matter. Now, if there were White Holes, that would not be allowed, (Horrors!) Especially not Colored Holes! So thankfully, these do not exist. A Colored Hole, I mean a Rainbow Hued Hole, might be pretty cool though!

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      Credence2posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Let's keep scientific inquiry beyond politics.

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      Stevennix2001posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I was honestly thinking about opening up a forum about this same topic, but I didn't think anyone would honestly care to comment on it.  Apparently I was wrong.      Personally, I could care less if they want to rename some of this stuff, but it is getting kind of ridiculous with the censorship going on in the country. 

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         GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         I agree with you. When Eskimo as Siamese become offensive we are already over the edge.
         
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   Live to Learnposted 4 years ago

   I think everyone needs to stop taking to the bank the opinions of white liberals, college kids indoctrinated by such and members of any group whose stated goals sound kind of ridiculous.
   
   Ask the real people. I watched a segment on the renaming of the Washington Redskins. A tribal leader said he liked the name and took some pride in it. He was from near DC so he thought, maybe, he was biased. But he asked people from tribes across the nation. The consensus was most liked the name and weren't offended.
   
   White liberals seem to me to be overtly racist. They decide what minorities should think and spearhead the charge to implement their ideas, giving no consideration to what the majority of any minority thinks.

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   wildernessposted 4 years ago

   
   
   

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      GA Andersonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      yep.
      
      GA

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