astronomical vs economical

Rokenn · 01-31-2003, 10:59 AM

Interesting quote a friend sent me today:

There are 10^11 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it's only a hundred billion. It's less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers. - Richard Feynman, physicist, Nobel laureate (1918-1988)

LordKathen · 01-31-2003, 11:16 AM

Right on man. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Yorick · 01-31-2003, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Rokenn:
Interesting quote a friend sent me today:

There are 10^11 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it's only a hundred billion. It's less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers. - Richard Feynman, physicist, Nobel laureate (1918-1988)

Just in our galaxy? That is incredible. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks mate. [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-31-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Interesting quote a friend sent me today: There are 10^11 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it's only a hundred billion. It's less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers. - Richard Feynman, physicist, Nobel laureate (1918-1988) __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

01-31-2003, 11:16 AM	#2
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	Right on man. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________

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