Actually, what you want to do is publish it in a scientific journal - then the ideas are recognized as your own. Also, it's faster than publishing a book, and more legitatmate than a copyright.
Here's what you do. You probably want to publish it either in the Astrophysical Journal (ApJ) or the Astronomical Journal (AJ). Both can be accessed via www.aas.org . You need to write up an article (a letter might be good - about 4 pages) and format it correctly (AASTex, a form of LaTeX). If it's not correctly formatted, they won't read it - they don't have time to fix your formatting errors for you.
After you submit it correctly, the editor will read it over to make sure the material is appropriate for the journal and you're not an obvious quack. Remember, you can't present your ideas without any evidence - you need evidence or math to back it up, or no one will listen. If it passes the first review, they will send it out to be referreed by someone who knows the field well, who will decide if it should be accepted, fixed, or declined. They will notify you as to what they decide.
If it is accepted, you will be expected to pay the publishing fees - normally, your university would cover that, but if you're doing this yourself, keep the article breif to keep the fees down.
2006-11-06 14:16:56
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answered by eri 7
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Probably, the primary thing you should do is send a copy of all documentation to youself by registered mail. Leave unopened until and when there is a dispute regarding ownership. the next thing would to have you idea scrutinized, by scientists, AND published, preferrably, in a reputable science journal.
However, I don't think you can patent a natural phenomina. It would be akin to patenting water or wood.
Best advice would be to contact a trustworthy patent lawyer (oximoron) or the Patent Office directly.
2006-11-06 13:49:23
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answered by Scarp 3
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Do you want to publish it in book form? Thats how most philosophical science takes off.
2006-11-06 13:46:57
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answered by gloves1931 2
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What you want to do is copyright the paper prior to publishing.
Easy. Go to www.copyright.gov.
You will find all the information you need.
2006-11-06 15:36:07
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answered by producer_vortex 6
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You wouldn;t patent it, I'm pretty sure you would get it copyrighted - and good ol' uncle sam can help you with that -
http://www.copyright.gov/
2006-11-06 13:43:41
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answered by Cameron L 3
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i would like to do the same thing....i have some ideeas but......
2006-11-06 13:44:09
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answered by AnSwERinho 3
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