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sweetpinkpixie · 09-26-2014, 01:24 PM

SPOILER!!: omg Soooooooooooohpie <3

Quote:

Originally Posted by feeheeheeny

When she saw Flamsteed's feedback on her class participation, Sophie knew she had to reassure the man that she wasn't the least bit bored with him. On the contrary, really, and she needed him to know for certain.

Her whole method of not getting him disappointed in her seemed to have backfired, though.

This was why she approached Flamsteed's office with an envelope in her hand with two sheets of parchment folded up inside, explaining her case and hopefully reassuring the man that he hadn't made a huge mistake in naming her one of his aspiring astronomers last term. Carefully - and without checking to listen for voices inside the office first - Sophie shoved the envelope under the door and set off down the hallway with quick footsteps. No knocking this time so he wouldn't feel obligated to flag her down.

Text Cut: First parchment upon opening

Text Cut: And the second

Sophie Brown
September 5th, 2084

Astronomy Notes

Studying Astronomy...

- Feeds our curiosity
- Opens our minds to possibilities
- Helps us gain an understanding of things greater than us and where we come from
- Gives us insight to places beyond our imagination
- Is never boring with Flamsteed

* New goal before graduation: see the Northern Lights at Hogwarts

Textbook definition of Astronomy: the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole
-> More of an "umbrella term"
-> We learn not only about the universe at large, but about ourselves -> Also study it to save lives
-> Congratulate Tobes later on getting his desk jumped on

* There are weird-looking people on the screen
* Star Trek vs Star Wars????
* Ethan is very passionate about the Wars one
* Kyroh's answers are entirely underrated
* Dear Merlin please don't let us be quizzed on these characters
* Star TREK must be the one Flamsteed likes so much

How could one demote Earth from its status as a planet?
~~-> One who thinks they could successfully do this does not just share it aloud with the class~~
-> It can't be so easily destroyed - 4.54 billion years old, lots of zeroes in tons in weight, built to last
-> Making the earth inhabitable wouldn't remove its planetary status

International Astronomical Union definition of a planet:

1) orbits sun
2) sufficient mass to be round/nearly round
3) not a satellite of another object
4) has removed debris/small objects from the area around its orbit

-> Black hole theory is unrealistic
-> No blowing it up
-> Asteroid impact could happen

ACTIVITY:

"Fingere Elementi" - creates planet from the provided colored sand bag
-> WM: Jab toward bag
-> Bag contains ground-up stone, iron, and ???
"Locomotor planet" - moves the planet where you want it to go
-> WM: Point wand at the planet

Afternotes:
-> Asteroid belt b/w Mars & Jupiter
-> If something hit the asteroids, they could fall toward Mars, Jupiter, or the Sun
-> For being an athletic guy, Tobes is no good at coordination
-> UNDERDOGS!
-> Ravenclaw is the new Gryffindor
-> Sorry, professor (<- added after receiving your feedback)

The professor had been engrossed with one of the books off of his science fiction shelf -a nice little escape from his research and marking from earlier in the day - and thus had not noticed the envelope slip under his door until much later. About 257 pages later to be exact. So it was only when he had placed his tie shaped bookmark into his book and jumped up off the sofa to return it to the bookshelf above his desk that he noticed it....because he heard the crunch of paper under his shoes.

"Hmmm?" Pausing for a moment before reaching down to pick it up because he was tempted to believe that this was a feeble attempt by Andy Pandy to prank him, the astronomer gave the envelope a quick sniff before opening it up and pulling its contents out.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand instantly felt like he had asteroids for brains when he read the first parchment. The look of 'oh fudgesticks' was replaced by one of complete amusement.

Opening the door to hopefully find Miss Brown still outside - or at least down the corridor a bit like the previous time - but to no avail. With a smile on his face, Airey chuckled to himself as he closed the door to his office. He had a letter that deserved a reply to write!

09-26-2014, 01:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
sweetpinkpixie Wizarding World RPG Admin Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Leprechaun Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 40,021 Hogwarts RPG Name: Briallen Ashburry-Hawthorne Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Diamond Marchbanks Gryffindor Sixth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Zachaël Lufkin Owl Post x12 x12	astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf SPOILER!!: omg Soooooooooooohpie <3 Quote: Originally Posted by feeheeheeny When she saw Flamsteed's feedback on her class participation, Sophie knew she had to reassure the man that she wasn't the least bit bored with him. On the contrary, really, and she needed him to know for certain. Her whole method of not getting him disappointed in her seemed to have backfired, though. This was why she approached Flamsteed's office with an envelope in her hand with two sheets of parchment folded up inside, explaining her case and hopefully reassuring the man that he hadn't made a huge mistake in naming her one of his aspiring astronomers last term. Carefully - and without checking to listen for voices inside the office first - Sophie shoved the envelope under the door and set off down the hallway with quick footsteps. No knocking this time so he wouldn't feel obligated to flag her down. Text Cut: First parchment upon opening Professor, Just so you know - in response to your comments on my class participation - your class could never bore me. Never, ever. I feel this great need to make you proud and show you what I know, though, and I worry if I open my mouth and say something less than fantastic, you'll think less of me, and since I have the tendency to speak before entirely thinking things through, it would be likely that I could unintentionally disappoint you, so I fully intend on selectively speaking up. However, I did take avid notes throughout the class and wrote down my thoughts. I've copied everything over so I still have my notes, but I feel like you should see the notes I took during class so you know I wasn't tuned out or bored. Never in your class, sir - just uncharacteristically hesitant, I suppose. So that's what the attached parchment is, but please forgive me for my appearance of disinterest. Sophie Brown P.S. They're a little messy and contain my own little observations here and there, but at least they should be reassurance that I'm actively paying attention to everything. Text Cut: And the second Sophie Brown September 5th, 2084 Astronomy Notes Studying Astronomy... - Feeds our curiosity - Opens our minds to possibilities - Helps us gain an understanding of things greater than us and where we come from - Gives us insight to places beyond our imagination - Is never boring with Flamsteed * New goal before graduation: see the Northern Lights at Hogwarts Textbook definition of Astronomy: the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole -> More of an "umbrella term" -> We learn not only about the universe at large, but about ourselves -> Also study it to save lives -> Congratulate Tobes later on getting his desk jumped on * There are weird-looking people on the screen * Star Trek vs Star Wars???? * Ethan is very passionate about the Wars one * Kyroh's answers are entirely underrated * Dear Merlin please don't let us be quizzed on these characters * Star TREK must be the one Flamsteed likes so much How could one demote Earth from its status as a planet? ~~-> One who thinks they could successfully do this does not just share it aloud with the class~~ -> It can't be so easily destroyed - 4.54 billion years old, lots of zeroes in tons in weight, built to last -> Making the earth inhabitable wouldn't remove its planetary status International Astronomical Union definition of a planet: 1) orbits sun 2) sufficient mass to be round/nearly round 3) not a satellite of another object 4) has removed debris/small objects from the area around its orbit -> Black hole theory is unrealistic -> No blowing it up -> Asteroid impact could happen ACTIVITY: "Fingere Elementi" - creates planet from the provided colored sand bag -> WM: Jab toward bag -> Bag contains ground-up stone, iron, and ??? "Locomotor planet" - moves the planet where you want it to go -> WM: Point wand at the planet Afternotes: -> Asteroid belt b/w Mars & Jupiter -> If something hit the asteroids, they could fall toward Mars, Jupiter, or the Sun -> For being an athletic guy, Tobes is no good at coordination -> UNDERDOGS! -> Ravenclaw is the new Gryffindor -> Sorry, professor (<- added after receiving your feedback) The professor had been engrossed with one of the books off of his science fiction shelf -a nice little escape from his research and marking from earlier in the day - and thus had not noticed the envelope slip under his door until much later. About 257 pages later to be exact. So it was only when he had placed his tie shaped bookmark into his book and jumped up off the sofa to return it to the bookshelf above his desk that he noticed it....because he heard the crunch of paper under his shoes. "Hmmm?" Pausing for a moment before reaching down to pick it up because he was tempted to believe that this was a feeble attempt by Andy Pandy to prank him, the astronomer gave the envelope a quick sniff before opening it up and pulling its contents out. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand instantly felt like he had asteroids for brains when he read the first parchment. The look of 'oh fudgesticks' was replaced by one of complete amusement. Opening the door to hopefully find Miss Brown still outside - or at least down the corridor a bit like the previous time - but to no avail. With a smile on his face, Airey chuckled to himself as he closed the door to his office. He had a letter that deserved a reply to write! __________________ When you're stuck in a moment and your spark has been stolen .................................................. ........... this is our time to own it, so own it..................................... baby we were born with fire and gold in our eyes