The Stargate

[Anissa T]

It looks kind of cool!
http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/716/716484pg4sv9yqp8.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

This thread is to discuss the Stargate.

[Robin K]

The Stargate is a device created by the Ancients that permits nearly instantaneous travel between two planets or other bodies, thus linking them together into a galaxy-wide system.

The Stargate, made of naquadah (a quartzite metal not found on Earth) and weighing about 64,000 pounds, is shaped like a monumental standing ring. The stationary outer ring and concentric spinning inner ring work together to set coordinates that permit interstellar travel. The outer ring contains nine chevrons that lock on an inner ring symbol, or glyph. Seven are used to set a destination within Earth's galaxy, and eight are used to set a destination in another galaxy, although such intergalactic travel requires a tremendous amount of energy (2.16 "The Fifth Race"). It is not known what the ninth chevron is for. The inside ring has thirty-nine symbols, called glyphs, that refer to constellations. These symbols may also be pronounced in the Ancients language (7.22 "Lost City Part 2"). For a normal address, the first six symbols set a coordinate in a volume of space, and the seventh refers to the point of origin.

(source: Stargatewiki (http://www.stargate-sg1-solutions.com/wiki/Stargate))

Stargates are portals built by the Ancients three million years ago. The first Stargate placed on Earth was in the Antarctic, before the glacier enveloped the continent. A second was placed in Egypt (we assume, since that's where it was buried five thousand years ago during the slave rebellion.)

The thirty-nine glyphs on the inner ring of the Stargate represent constellations as seen from Earth (The First World)

When connected to a DHD, there are over 400 safety protocols that are in place during a dialing sequence. (Carter admits that the computer the SGC uses has by-passed a few of those safety features. Caused trouble a time or two!)

(Source: Stargate SG-1, The Ultimate Visual Guide)

Theory has it that the ninth Chevron on the Stargate controls time, or allows time travel. Could be an interdimensional connection as well.

[Anissa T]

Wow, I didn't realize how heavy it is. Makes you wonder how it even rotates or how it doesn't fall through the floor of the SGC.....LOL.

Nice summary!

Thanks.

[Robin K]

Actually, when compared to other pieces of machinery, it's not really that heavy...odd sounding, I know. The Titan missiles that were in the silo (where the Stargate is actually located) weighed approximately 149700kg (which converts to roughly 329, 340lbs)

[Dev Brown]

Isn't the Lantean word for stargate "astria porta"?

[Anissa T]

In the mythology of the canon, their creators were an alien race known as the Ancients,[2] who called them the Astria Porta in their language,

Stargate Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_(device))

[colonel Mitchell]

wat about chaapai

[Robin K]

Chappa'ai is the Goa'uld word for Stargate