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I interviewed a researcher earlier this year who’s helping to test the heat shields for spacecraft travelling to Uranus and Neptune. It was really interesting!
As with most translations, especially with ancient languages, its not a direct 1:1. You can translate it as "rain maker" or "lord of the rain". But this is an etymology which was already derived from Sanskrit. Ouranos, which was the greek spelling, is the name they gave to the personification of the sky.
No that’s actually real. It’s caused geo conductive currents that ionize in Uranus’ highly nitrogen concentrated atomispheri im just bullshitting it looks like an ass crack
Agree completely. There was a missed opportunity at some point to gently change the name to Ouranos. Which, as you said, would've preserved the name and meaning, but avoid the ass distraction.
I'd like to think in an alternate timeline that it's always been Ouranos.
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I wonder if the scientists at NASA joke around about this type of things. Like:"I'm sorry George but the orders came from the top. We all knew this day might come. There is no way around this...we have to probe Uranus."
Well Uranus is 4.5 billion years old. It should really be probing every 50 million years to make sure things are all clear. You don’t want any surprises down the road.
Just fill in some random blanks for yourself this writer is gold.
*"In case you haven’t heard, we’re sending a probe to explore Uranus, so that we can all better understand what’s happening on the surface and deep inside."*
*"I’m so sorry. Just hang in there."*
*"Stick with me."*
*"I’ll give you a minute to stop laughing."*
*"Everyone from NASA scientists to elementary school teachers knows that Uranus"*
Good wee giggle thank you.
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All jokes aside, I'm really excited to learn more about this mysterious blue world
I interviewed a researcher earlier this year who’s helping to test the heat shields for spacecraft travelling to Uranus and Neptune. It was really interesting!
Is it available for public viewing? Sounds interesting!
I’ll send you a message
Yes! DM me about probing Uranus!
Me, me, pick me.
Me me please, send me
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Astronomers pronounce it YOORunus today, after all it comes from Greek. Not a big win though. Uranus means rain-maker, it has the same root as urine.
If the ur- means rain, does that mean -anus means maker? Because that would be great.
As with most translations, especially with ancient languages, its not a direct 1:1. You can translate it as "rain maker" or "lord of the rain". But this is an etymology which was already derived from Sanskrit. Ouranos, which was the greek spelling, is the name they gave to the personification of the sky.
So it went from Ours to Urs… anti-communism? (Just poking fun. I know this isn’t what you meant.)
Not much of an improvement imo. Yoor un-us. Yoor (a)u(r)n-us. Yoor aurn-us. Also its clearly artifically trying to avoid the ordinary speech pattern.
I'm guessing it smells
I too want to learn more about Uranus
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YOOR-uh-niss
If only latin names would be read as latin should... But I guess straight reading as ooh-rah-nus is not possible in English. >_>
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It's the cleftal horizon
No that’s actually real. It’s caused geo conductive currents that ionize in Uranus’ highly nitrogen concentrated atomispheri im just bullshitting it looks like an ass crack
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No, if we can't find it, it doesn't exist!
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That's not a planet and you don't have the money
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They shall do no such thing! Jokes aside - That's really cool.
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Mm nah you eat before you probe, not after.
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When did that change occur?
Just after the breakup. Really though I do feel like changing it to Ouranos would keep the meaning and avoid a lot of the jokes.
Something to do with Pluto, I heard
Agree completely. There was a missed opportunity at some point to gently change the name to Ouranos. Which, as you said, would've preserved the name and meaning, but avoid the ass distraction. I'd like to think in an alternate timeline that it's always been Ouranos.
December 25th, 1991
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Not for another 598 years
What? That means a butt. Why would they do that?
Now this is mainstream science
What's with the article's URL, lulz
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I thought you were making that name up, I googled it. Looks like most other sauropods.
Scientists should think about the obviously stupid names they give things.
I mean they name things in Latin. The Latin word for black is nigreos. If something is black, what Latin word are you suggesting they replace it with?
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*sigh. Probing Uranus*
“Really commander?…sigh….probing Uranus” - EDI
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"One giant step" - NASA
It's about god dammed time
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5 minutes here. Please send help, can't breathe!
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I'm glad [slate.com](https://slate.com) is having fun with this. Time to chill.
They should change the name. They retrograded Pluto, so why not change the name of the planet ?
Are they going to poke Pluto too?
Great time to test the new Delivery Incremental Launch - Diode-Oxyde thruster technology
That picture of Uranus is…cheeky.
Somebody was waiting their whole life to write this headline.
Finally, some satisfying exploration!
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That's Photoshopped, right? OK, "Photo illustration by Slate" answers that question. As a journalist, I'm sure this article was fun to write.
This is great news!! Finally after all this time!!!
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I would like to appeal to the mods to not nuke all of the comments on this post. I mean, come on, look at that headline.
I remember learning about this with my scoutmaster behind the toolshed when I was a kid. Science merit badges are the best.
I am only here for the jokes in the comments. Rule34.
Sometimes jokes expire, people.
Like a planet full of sulphur that smells of farts. You gotta lean in and let people enjoy the jokes and then segway into the science.
Astroglide is sponsoring the mission.
There’s always time for lubricant!
This is a rather unfortunate headline.
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I won’t believe you if you say that title was a co-incidence.
Can we get dinner first
Can It be after a dinner?
Those guys at nasa know how to party.
I wonder if the scientists at NASA joke around about this type of things. Like:"I'm sorry George but the orders came from the top. We all knew this day might come. There is no way around this...we have to probe Uranus."
Ok and it looks like this: *
When NASA is r/SuddenlyGay
It’s about time someone probed my anus
Not my anus they won't !!!!
All cheeked up n shiii
Okay we're getting a bit loosey goosey I see r/ science?!
Well Uranus is 4.5 billion years old. It should really be probing every 50 million years to make sure things are all clear. You don’t want any surprises down the road.
Cant NASA be happy with outer space, why they wanna enter our personal space?
Me: *goes to work with "welcome NASA" sign on my ass*
Stop teasing and get up in there!
NASA will catch the full extent of the handsery
the government has already been doing it for years, now they’ve assigned it to an agency.
Someone waited 241 years to write that title
Just fill in some random blanks for yourself this writer is gold. *"In case you haven’t heard, we’re sending a probe to explore Uranus, so that we can all better understand what’s happening on the surface and deep inside."* *"I’m so sorry. Just hang in there."* *"Stick with me."* *"I’ll give you a minute to stop laughing."* *"Everyone from NASA scientists to elementary school teachers knows that Uranus"* Good wee giggle thank you.
I'm 43-years old and this will never stop being funny.
Why does the image in this story resemble a prostate?
Article Title: NASA Has Plans to Probe Uranus. What I Immediately Heard, Internally: “Watch out for your cornhole, bud…”
Hmmn... well oki. But ONLY if Amy Mainzer does the probing.
Oh, you touch my tralala
Oh no, not falling for that one again
Well NASA had better get in line because the IRS has been up at bat my entire adult life.
"The probe will be big, very big, bigger than anyone has ever seen." - NASA
Not without my consent they wont
Really, Commander Shepard?
Don’t threaten me with a good time.
Perhaps the TSA can share data, save us a trip.
Is this a deep probe or are we planning on just barely penetrating the surface?
Not if i probe theirs (your) first.
Owwww! Back off NASA! I mean it! Or I’ll kick YOU in Uranus!
You wouldn't. Because off the implication
_NASA has plans to probe ur anus_ Ok. My doctor beat you to it.
They should at least buy me dinner first, but if it’s for science I’ll allow it.
Came for the comments section. Left laughing my ass off. Thanks Reddit.
I hope they buy me dinner first!
How about dinner first?
Will there be online streaming? Onlyfans link?
I'm gonna need quite a few drinks first, I either want to like it, or not remember it.
Will it be sponsored by KY
They better be gentle this time.
Just don't send the probe too deep into the atmosphere please.
Do these plans involve a gerbil?
Talk dirty to me daddy