Posted on 09/28/2004 5:34:19 PM PDT by missyme
ROFL! I was in my office the other day, and one just walked (ran) over the back of my hand as I was typing. Startled the cr-p out of me!
I wonder what kind of damage an impact of that size would do. If there were ever an impact it most likely would hit in the Atlantic or Pacific. Lot's of dead fish, that's for sure.
He's paid for being an Astronomer. (If that's what you mean by professional.) Otherwise, it depends on what the meaning of is is.
We are truly fortunate that the same can't be said for buses.
Well he knows alot and it's interesting to know that Harvest Moons Spiders, Busses and Asteroids have usefullness in Astronomy..
Wow! Ping me when it's ready - I want a copy of the hardcover edition! I'm fascinated by the history of the space program, both ours and that of the old Soviet Union. There is plenty available about the astronauts, of course, but I want more on the science and engineering aspects. A lot more.
One of my favorite Apollo program books is Murray and Cox's "Apollo - The Race To The Moon". I'm afraid that too many tales of early NASA have already died with the old hands and not been recorded. That's unfortunate, because it's really fascinating stuff.
Another favorite: Stages To Saturn. I loaned out my hardcover copy years ago and never got it back. :-(
I'm sure you have already looked into all of this, but have you contacted Apogee Books? A book such as yours seems right up their alley.
Thanks! :-) However, it will be a bit before it is even in a completed draft form.
Check this out! :-)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0813026911/qid=1096435894/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-2474500-3698356?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
I also loved the HBO series "From the Earth to the Moon". Another really nifty movie was "The Dish".
I will be happy to keep you up to date on my book! :-)))
"From the Earth to the Moon" was fantastic. It's one of my favorite DVD sets. If all TV could be as good I'd own a television again. I'll have to pick up "The Dish", too. I've heard nothing but praise for that one.
The Spacecraft Films series is another addiction of mine. I just finished the Gemini series, and the footage of Ed White's spacewalk is stunning.
Thanks for keeping me in the loop with your book. I'm looking forward to it!
Oh, sure, look on the bright side. ;')
Note: this topic is from September 28th, 2004. Thanks missyme.
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