In an image released by the European Space Agency, the moon is photographed by the Rosetta spacecraft as it passes earth on Nov. 13, 2007.The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is the first mission designed to orbit and land on a comet. The mission consists of an orbiter and a lander, called Philae. The spacecraft carries 11 science experiments to complete the most detailed study of a comet ever attempted. Scientists hope that Rosetta will unlock the mysteries of how the Solar System evolved. (AP Photo/European Space Agency)
I believe it was Asimov who first brought to me the statement that our large Moon is very unusual, and possibly life-giving to Earth. If this turns out to be true, I’ll gain even more respect for him, even if it wasn’t an original thought of his.
Earth's Moon is Rare Oddball
Earth’s Moon is ‘cosmic rarity’
BBC News | 21 November 2007 | Paul Rincon
Posted on 11/21/2007 1:12:51 PM PST by Aristotelian
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