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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | The phrase "under the stars" generally refers to being under a visible field of stars (either real stars visible at night, or representations of stars constructed by people, as in a dance hall). Megan points out that we're always under the stars, they're just obscured ("painted over") during the day by the brightness of the | + | {{incomplete|Created by a CONSTELLATION COVERED IN A FEW QUINTILLION GALLONS OF BLUE PAINT - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | The phrase "under the stars" generally refers to being under a visible field of stars (either real stars visible at night, or representations of stars constructed by people, as in a dance hall). Megan points out that we're always under the stars, they're just obscured ("painted over") during the day by the brightness of the sun and its interaction with the sky. Of course, this makes the 'under the stars' part of the remark redundant in the first place, because by this definition, since the Sun is itself a star, sitting outside is always under the stars, regardless of whether the other stars exist when it's daytime or not. In fact, sitting in is arguably under the stars as well, since the stars are still there, but just obscured by a roof or other construction. Poetically, though, it could be taken to mean that Megan simply loves to sit and ponder the very existence, vastness, etc. of the stars, even when she can't see them. | ||
[[File:parallel V404 Cygni.png|300px|thumb|If you live on the blue line, the black hole in V404 Cygni is directly over you once a day. Zoomable version [https://rpubs.com/perelopez/Parallel_33_52_02_N here].]] | [[File:parallel V404 Cygni.png|300px|thumb|If you live on the blue line, the black hole in V404 Cygni is directly over you once a day. Zoomable version [https://rpubs.com/perelopez/Parallel_33_52_02_N here].]] | ||
− | This is related to the concept of {{w|object permanence}}, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even though we can't physically sense them. When you close your eyes, the universe doesn't go away even though you can't see it; similarly, when the | + | This is related to the concept of {{w|object permanence}}, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even though we can't physically sense them. When you close your eyes, the universe doesn't go away even though you can't see it; similarly, when the sun is shining, the stars are still all there. |
− | + | {{w|V404 Cygni}} is a binary system composed of a 9 solar masses black hole and a star smaller than the Sun. With a {{w|declination}} of +33° 52′ 02.0″, once a day it passes over any point of Earth with that latitude North, like Los Angeles, Atlanta or Beirut. | |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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− | + | [Megan and Cueball are sitting in a field under a clear blue sky and bright sun.] | |
:Megan: I love sitting out under the stars. | :Megan: I love sitting out under the stars. | ||
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:Megan: It's okay—just look at that sunny sky and tell yourself space isn't real. | :Megan: It's okay—just look at that sunny sky and tell yourself space isn't real. | ||
:Megan: "Daytime" is us closing our eyes and pretending it makes infinity go away. | :Megan: "Daytime" is us closing our eyes and pretending it makes infinity go away. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} |