Little Known Astronomical History

Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike
stepped up to the plate and batted:

Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

Okaaaay. Is that good Herb or bad Herb you're smokin' there son?

G../0

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike wrote:
Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

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Dale Dellutri (lose the Q's)

Dale Dellutri wrote:

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike wrote:

Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."


Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.


OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?


Can you see T.J.J.See?

Dale Dellutri wrote:

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike wrote:
Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

--
Dale Dellutri (lose the Q's)

The history of the debate of what to call a minor planet between
Dr. Hemor and Dr. Aster. Aster won hence the use of the term Asteroid.

Dan

Dale Dellutri wrote:
On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike wrote:
Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

She was a blast...

--
Bill

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Dale Dellutri wrote:
On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:20 -0500, spike
wrote:
Isaac Newton, in addition to discovering the law of universal
gravitation and being the co-inventor of calculus, was a
notorious gunslinger, known around Cambridge England
as "Rootin' Tootin' Isaac Newton."

Following in his footsteps, William (Wilhelm) Herschel,
who discovered the planet Uranus, was also known as
"Wild Bill" Herschel.

OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

She was a blast...
I believe she was fired

OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

She was a blast...
I believe she was fired

She had a ball in the process...

Howard Lester wrote:
OK. Good start. But for a stand-up astronomy comedy act you'd need
many more of these. Can you do something with "Annie Jump Cannon"?

She was a blast...
I believe she was fired

She had a ball in the process...

I am sure she would recoil from these bad puns.

--
Bill

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