Earth channel

gwhoughton · 04-24-2009, 08:09 PM

Anybody else seen that Earth Channel 212?

The local news mentioned it the other day, and I hadn't known about it...

It's not HD, but it's cool to look at: real time look at our planet from the Echostar sat~ Depending on the time of day, you can get a really clear view of North & South America

Now if you could only "super-zoom" with your remote!!

JSD · 04-24-2009, 10:26 PM

I saw it. Looked pretty good. It's perplexing it's not in HD though, as well as NASA.

Joe Las Vegas · 04-25-2009, 01:09 AM

I just found out about it thanks to ENGADGET.

" Earth Day has come and gone, but in case you need to be reminded of how we're all just passengers on this "big blue marble," check out DISH network's new Earth channel. On channel 212 you won't be treated to jaw-dropping or shark-jumping plotlines, just a 24-hour feed of the Earth from a camera mounted on the EchoStar 11 satellite that went up about a year ago. Hanging tens of thousands of miles above our planet, the camera offers up pixels that cover 20-km each. Sure, it might not be as breathtaking as an Earth-rise from the moon -- heck, it's not even in HD -- but it should still put some perspective on things. "

Now all we need is an Alien spaceship cruising by to make it interesting.

gwhoughton · 04-25-2009, 11:04 AM

I just looked in on this channel again, and the background music playing was "Where Do The Children Play" from Cat Stevens' classic Tea for the Tillerman...

Talk about an introspective moment... Really made me stop & think~

I wonder if it was just a coincidence, or is someone really putting THAT much thought into the music for this station?!?

Yes616 · 04-27-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwhoughton

I just looked in on this channel again, and the background music playing was "Where Do The Children Play" from Cat Stevens' classic Tea for the Tillerman...

Talk about an introspective moment... Really made me stop & think~

I wonder if it was just a coincidence, or is someone really putting THAT much thought into the music for this station?!?

When the channel was first turned on last Wednesday afternoon, they were playing classical music then by Friday the music was coming from SiriusXM "The Bridge" (soft rock).

This may just end up being a SiriusXM preview channel with the music being switched every few days.

kennethlawson · 07-23-2009, 04:18 PM

They have kept the Sirius Mellow rock The Bridge,, I got where I turn it to the bridge station during the day for th music,,, channel 6033,, Heard stuff I haven't heard in years,, its the flip side to my doing the Smooth jazz thing on 968 once in a while I do Sinatra if I'm in the mood...

I don't do regular radio at alll,,,

Ken Lawson

04-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
gwhoughton NHL in HD please!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 1,209	Earth channel Anybody else seen that Earth Channel 212? The local news mentioned it the other day, and I hadn't known about it... It's not HD, but it's cool to look at: real time look at our planet from the Echostar sat~ Depending on the time of day, you can get a really clear view of North & South America Now if you could only "super-zoom" with your remote!! __________________ Switched to HD 2-2005 SONY KD-34XBR960

04-25-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
Joe Las Vegas LCD is the only way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 1,412	I just found out about it thanks to ENGADGET. " Earth Day has come and gone, but in case you need to be reminded of how we're all just passengers on this "big blue marble," check out DISH network's new Earth channel. On channel 212 you won't be treated to jaw-dropping or shark-jumping plotlines, just a 24-hour feed of the Earth from a camera mounted on the EchoStar 11 satellite that went up about a year ago. Hanging tens of thousands of miles above our planet, the camera offers up pixels that cover 20-km each. Sure, it might not be as breathtaking as an Earth-rise from the moon -- heck, it's not even in HD -- but it should still put some perspective on things. " Now all we need is an Alien spaceship cruising by to make it interesting. __________________ MY 42" 1080p LCD TV / 360 / PS3 slim / 7.1 SETUP Check out my ride

04-25-2009, 11:04 AM	#4
gwhoughton NHL in HD please!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 1,209	Wow~ I just looked in on this channel again, and the background music playing was "Where Do The Children Play" from Cat Stevens' classic Tea for the Tillerman... Talk about an introspective moment... Really made me stop & think~ I wonder if it was just a coincidence, or is someone really putting THAT much thought into the music for this station?!? __________________ Switched to HD 2-2005 SONY KD-34XBR960

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04-24-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
JSD Sony Bravia Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 8	I saw it. Looked pretty good. It's perplexing it's not in HD though, as well as NASA.

07-23-2009, 04:18 PM	#6
kennethlawson My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY State Posts: 6	They have kept the Sirius Mellow rock The Bridge,, I got where I turn it to the bridge station during the day for th music,,, channel 6033,, Heard stuff I haven't heard in years,, its the flip side to my doing the Smooth jazz thing on 968 once in a while I do Sinatra if I'm in the mood... I don't do regular radio at alll,,, Ken Lawson