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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on July 10, 2009, 08:35

Title: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: sam on July 10, 2009, 08:35

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/07/photogalleries/first-moon-photos-lunar-recon-orbiter/index.html

Title: Re: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: Clive on July 10, 2009, 09:20

I wonder which Hollywood studio that was filmed in?   ;D

Title: Re: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: Simon on July 10, 2009, 09:58

Is it actually worthwhile collecting data from the moon?

Title: Re: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: Clive on July 10, 2009, 13:37

It could be a cheap source of cheese Simon.  :D

Title: Re: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: sam on July 10, 2009, 23:34

Quote from: Simon on July 10, 2009, 09:58

Is it actually worthwhile collecting data from the moon?

The pursuit of science is just about knowledge. It doesn't have to be useful, just interesting.

In the case of the moon there is - still lots of unknowns about origins and the geology - also we are now at a point of looking for natural resources, abliet to exploit, and where to create a lunar base to further mankind's expansionist policies.

Title: Re: MOON PHOTOS: Lunar Orbiter's First Pictures Released
Post by: sam on July 10, 2009, 23:53

talking about the moon: Scientific American recommends 3 books about the moon - http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=reviews-july09 might have to get a couple out..