Hapori Tohu Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 We don't usually promote petitions here, but for this one I'll make an exception. It was recently shared that the Hubble Space Telescope captured a picture of a planetary nebula that bears a striking resemblance to the Solis Magna solar system. Now BZPower Member joev14 has started a petition to ask NASA to change the name to commemorate Bionicle for many years to come. I think this is an intriguing idea and would love to see it happen. So go sign and show your support! View the full article 5 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feather Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Signed this petition faster than I wrote this sentence, IRL Solis Magna would me amazing! Quote This sig isn't 100% correct, because I talk way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Nice to see this is becoming a real effort. Maybe just maybe we could get bionicle the recognition it deserves. Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicleFanatic Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes yes yes! [] I would so sign this if I wasn't worried about giving away personal details [] Seriously, they really need to name it Solis Magna [] It's a lot more jazzy than "Pk 329 022" or whatever it was [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Historian Iaredios Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Signed it and put it on my Facebook. I don't give a dang about possible public scrutiny, this must be renamed!! 3 Quote A RUDE AWAKENING - A Spherus Magna redo | Tzais-Kuluu | Pushing Back The Tide | Last Words | Black Coronation | Blue Man Bound | Visions of Thasos ن We are all but grey specks in a dark complex before a single white light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Isn't Solis Magna System a whole lot bigger than the gas cloud and area around Spherus Magna? Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Name it after an already ridiculously canonized name instead of, y'know, after the guy the discovered it? Yeah... no thanks. 6 Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Signed, again. I think... Oh well, I'm helping out either way. It would be great it the nebula becomes known as the Solis Magna System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny7092 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Wow! I think Bionicle is recieving a lot of attention! Impressive! So, I signed and posted it in Facebook! Yay! Man, I am so happy that I am going to cry (crying in tears of happiness )! Hopefully, it will be renamed! If it did, I believe this would make Bionicle more famous! 2 Quote I like Lego, Bionicle, and Hero Factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I signed this yesterday and posted it on my Facebook as well. I thought that I would be the only one who would do the latter, but I'm glad to see that isn't the case. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 No. Let's not do this. Solis Magna being a terrible name is only the first in a long list of reasons why this is a bad idea. ~B~ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) I signed it. Grant it I was on my mothers account, but still. Also, why do people not want to support this? As a BIONICLE Fan this discovery is incredible! But, the very fact that people don't want to support this makes me look down upon them, SMH. Why? Because it's """""Sacrilegious?""""" No. That's just stupid. As someone who embraces science and loves space, in many way's I am offended that other fans wouldn't support this. You could argue that "Oh, It would be unfair for just our Fandom to have something named after our obsession" But the fact of the matter is, if we get something named after the thing that brought us all together, why not other Fandoms? It would only be fair, if they got that privilege too. Edited October 16, 2015 by Toa Imrukii Quote Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMPANT Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I, unfortunately, cannot sign this as the address I live at is not mine to give away. Even if it were mine there is a distinct possibility I wouldn't do it. That being said, I hope this gets support, I would love for this to happen. Quote Wyrd byð swyðost I really need to be more active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Also, why do people not want to support this? As a BIONICLE Fan this discovery is incredible! But, the very fact that people don't want to support this makes me look down upon them, SMH. Why? Because it's """""Sacrilegious?""""" No. That's just stupid. As someone who embraces science and loves space, in many way's I am offended that other fans wouldn't support this. You could argue that "Oh, It would be unfair for just our Fandom to have something named after our obsession" But the fact of the matter is, if we get something named after the thing that brought us all together, why not other Fandoms? It would only be fair, if they got that privilege too. Now steady on there, pardner. I reckon you're gonna kick dust in a few faces with a rattlesnake like that in yer boot. If'n y'can hold yer horses and listen to the other cowpokes, I reckon this hostility'll simmer quicker'n a raindrop in a desert drought. Now, seems t'me like what these fellers is sayin' is that this here nebula's already got a name, and has fer near 'pon a century now. Seems a bit rude t'just up and demand a new name based 'pon a small crowd's wishes. While I don't reckon I begrudge any one of ya for signin' this here petition, can't say I think much of it m'self. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrix Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I mean, I would be fine with this if it wasn't already named after the person who discovered it, but considering it is I wouldn't feel to great if the star was renamed after a fictional location. 2 Quote [Cyrix] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naota Takizawa Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Why would we want to support removing a deceased person's name to meet the demands of a fandom? Quote If you like Pingu & want to support a good project, click here. Also, I've rejoined the BZPRPG & I have a new profile for a new game. Click here to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swert Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Yeah... I just can't support renaming the nebula Solis Magna. I mean, it's a huge disrespect to the individual who discovered it to begin with, plus it'd be with a name barely anybody outside of our fandom would recognize as Bionicle. If anything, I'm all in favor of either keeping what is there now, or naming it the Bionicle Nebula. Nobody could deny that name's origins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicleFanatic Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I understand a lot of the wariness that people have about signing this petition: If a guy just discovered a nebula, you should put his name on it, right? Not correct, actually, for three reasons. Firstly, astronomers traditionally don't want to name something they discovered after themselves (unlike quite a few fictional scientists []). Think of it: Mars, Pluto, Andromeda. All of them are named after mythological creatures or beings.Second: Pk-200 (numbers here) is a placeholder name, until it becomes "important" enough to merit a true one. Astronomers discover a plethora of planets, systems, and others every day. You think they have time to give a snazzy name to them all? More importantly, do you think they wouldn't want other people to do so in their place?Thirdly, for anyone worried about offending the memory of Mr. Menzel: the nebula doesn't actually have his name on it anyway. If Pk-whatever is a placeholder name, Mz2 is a placeholder name for the placeholder name. It's already been assigned a "coordinate" name by Nasa, so officially calling it after an astoundingly similar fictional galaxy isn't actually that harsh. I totally understand if anyone is still averse to this, but for those who have doubts, you can set your mind at rest [] After all, Menzel might have been a fan of biomechanical beings, for all we know... [] 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Also, why do people not want to support this? As a BIONICLE Fan this discovery is incredible! But, the very fact that people don't want to support this makes me look down upon them, SMH. Why? Because it's """""Sacrilegious?""""" No. That's just stupid. As someone who embraces science and loves space, in many way's I am offended that other fans wouldn't support this. You could argue that "Oh, It would be unfair for just our Fandom to have something named after our obsession" But the fact of the matter is, if we get something named after the thing that brought us all together, why not other Fandoms? It would only be fair, if they got that privilege too. Now steady on there, pardner. I reckon you're gonna kick dust in a few faces with a rattlesnake like that in yer boot. If'n y'can hold yer horses and listen to the other cowpokes, I reckon this hostility'll simmer quicker'n a raindrop in a desert drought. Now, seems t'me like what these fellers is sayin' is that this here nebula's already got a name, and has fer near 'pon a century now. Seems a bit rude t'just up and demand a new name based 'pon a small crowd's wishes. While I don't reckon I begrudge any one of ya for signin' this here petition, can't say I think much of it m'self. I applaud you for staying in character for that entire post! I understand a lot of the wariness that people have about signing this petition: If a guy just discovered a nebula, you should put his name on it, right? Not correct, actually, for three reasons. Firstly, astronomers traditionally don't want to name something they discovered after themselves (unlike quite a few fictional scientists [ ]). Think of it: Mars, Pluto, Andromeda. All of them are named after mythological creatures or beings.Second: Pk-200 (numbers here) is a placeholder name, until it becomes "important" enough to merit a true one. Astronomers discover a plethora of planets, systems, and others every day. You think they have time to give a snazzy name to them all? More importantly, do you think they wouldn't want other people to do so in their place?Thirdly, for anyone worried about offending the memory of Mr. Menzel: the nebula doesn't actually have his name on it anyway. If Pk-whatever is a placeholder name, Mz2 is a placeholder name for the placeholder name. It's already been assigned a "coordinate" name by Nasa, so officially calling it after an astoundingly similar fictional galaxy isn't actually that harsh. I totally understand if anyone is still averse to this, but for those who have doubts, you can set your mind at rest [] After all, Menzel might have been a fan of biomechanical beings, for all we know... []The Solis Magna system isn't a galaxy and doesn't even look like this. Bara Magna and its satellites do (well... did), but they were not a galaxy, a nebula, or even a star system. They were a planet, two moons, and an accretion disk. They were a small part of a larger star system that we never even got to see in its entirety (because, let's be honest, the rest of the star system never especially mattered). Calling it the "Bionicle Nebula" or the "Three Virtues Nebula" or something like that might at least make a bit of sense. Giving a nebula the name of a fictional star system because it resembles the former state of one of the planets within that fictional star system is a bit of a stretch to say the least. There are much better ways to commemorate Bionicle G1 than that. 4 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hey guys and gals, creator of the petition here. Yes technically the Nebula has a name, but if you read the petition in full I mention how we dont have to name THIS specific nebula, but get it on NASA's list for other potential candidates as well. Thanks for the support! Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Imrukii Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Calling it "The Three Virtues Nebula" would be accurate, but I dislike it, since there is a group that is named that. So Naming it the "BIONICLE Nebula" is more accurate, since it is the Logo for BIONICLE. Quote Quote: "Love has no fear, and no vengeance." | :i: | Andekas ⴳ A RUDE AWAKENING - A BIONICLE G1 Continuation and Video Game Project (ARTIST AND CONCEPTUALIST) | I am an ENFP, that is my Personality. Check Out Makuta Teridax: Reaper of Darkness | Check out my Taknuva Stars MOC | ⴳ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Yes technically the Nebula has a name, but if you read the petition in full I mention how we dont have to name THIS specific nebula, but get it on NASA's list for other potential candidates as well.Doesn't that defeat the purpose of naming a thing after Bionicle because it actually resembles something from Bionicle? ~B~ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Wow this petition seems to be gaining support. Really hopeful now. Too bad I can't sign it... Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It only needs 30 more as of right now! Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It only needs 30 more as of right now!Was there a set number of signatures to get in order for the nebula to be renamed? If not then there's still no guarantee. Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 You guys do know that 1000 supporter don't mean to NASA, to get NASA to notice this, you have to get million on supporter and the last time I checked Bionicle isn't popular as what it use to be. This is basically like that kid who made that "Bring Nex and Stringer Back" Petition and needs 100 supporter. Also Toa Imrukii, act like a sonic like fanboy much... 1 Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicleFanatic Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) You guys do know that 1000 supporter don't mean to NASA, to get NASA to notice this, you have to get million on supporter and the last time I checked Bionicle isn't popular as what it use to be. This is basically like that kid who made that "Bring Nex and Stringer Back" Petition and needs 100 supporter. Also Toa Imrukii, act like a sonic like fanboy much...Yes, I'm sure we're all aware that 1000 votes is not enough: we're not n00bs like the "nex n strigner" guy you mentioned. Personally, I think the amount of votes this got in just a few days is quite impressive considering that "Bionicle isn't popular as what it use to be". Edited October 19, 2015 by bionicleFanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Cup of Fail Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sense this was share on BZP and bloodthirsty fan sharing this like hot cake, it's not impressive at all.If it had 3000 supporter right now, then that would be impressive. Quote My Topics MOCs: Construct-a-Astronaut __________________________________________________ Find Me On Flickr Twitter Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Jelarna Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Last time I check it was only for 1000 sings, why is now up to 1500? Anyone knows why? Edited October 23, 2015 by Toa Jelarna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Last time I check it was only for 1000 sings, why is now up to 1500? Anyone knows why? I assume the goal is increased when the previous goal is met. It was originally set to 100, then I think 500, and so on as the amount of signatures grew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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