• jopepa@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Considering your name, I’m assuming you’re a pretty accomplished space explorer. How do directions work in space?

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      11 months ago

      We use the ship’s computer to give a heading in 360 degrees, or in relation to another object like a ship/planet/fixed destination.

      But between you and me, some days I just phone it in and say “left” or “right” and leave it to Data to figure out. It’s honestly the main reason I keep an android on the bridge.

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        11 months ago

        “left” or “right”

        Wait, wait, wait, wouldn’t it be Portside and Starboard?

        looks at you suspiciously

        Edit: also, Android navigation > Apple Maps, confirmed by famed space explorer Jean-Luc Picard:

        “it’s the main reason I keep an android on the bridge” - Captain Picard