name that astronomical observatory!

[topaz]

NASA is holding a contest to name the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, their newest astronomical observatory.

I helped out and suggested the obvious choice, of course, Mister Splashy Pants.  I trust that you all will do your part as well.

Go to http://glast.sonoma.edu:81/glastname/.  Vote early and often; it is, after all, for Science.

Comments

[jacflash.livejournal.com]

No, no, it's Mister Spacy Pants!

[docorion.livejournal.com]

Why must you ruin *everything* good and pure in my world? Why?!

Damn kids. Get off my lawn!

[khedron.livejournal.com]

Going to the site, I read:

Finally, the name must be original and not associated with any past, present or future astronomical observatory or space mission (domestic or international) or any NASA program. Sorry, Voyager fans!

At first, I really thought they meant "Star Trek: Voyager"! And I thought, hmm, there were fans? (I know, it ran for like 6 years, I'm sure people liked it.)

I'll definitely have to come up with a good name. (A _good_ name, Mr. Qwrrty!)

[d3l1r1um.livejournal.com]

At first, I really thought they meant "Star Trek: Voyager"!

OMG, I did too. Granted, I just read it in your comment and didn't have any time to think and realize that it wasn't a Star Trek joke, but well, that was my first thought. *hangs head*

[d3l1r1um.livejournal.com]

YES!

[antoniseb.livejournal.com]

Given the shape and appearance of the 'observatory', I thought Mini-Borg-Cube would be a good name, but they will name it after a person. Marie Curie Gamma Ray Observatory sounds nice...

But, since it is suppose to be measuring details about explosions, the name I have already submitted to NASA is "Alfred Nobel Gamma Ray Yacht" or ANGRY for short.