OT: Astronomy Picture of the Day

[Randallw]

narf poit chez BOOM said:
A humorous method of interstellar communication I've had pop up in my mind now and again involves very good telescopes...And very large signs.

"We are sorry to hear,"
"About your nuclear winter,"
"We hope the plans we sent"
"You, cool the planet off."
"Burma Shave."

or you could send message by Emperon. We all know the phrase
"The Emperor is dead, long live the Emperor"
So succession is instantaneous. Even light doesn't move instantaneously, so by subtly torturing a small Emperor you can transmit information faster than light.

disclaimer: this is a blatant ripoff of the Kingon and Queenon principle.