Preceded by the sounds "bang" and "zoom".
Posted on 01/03/2006 6:31:17 AM PST by mlc9852
Nasa scientists have witnessed a rare explosion on the Moon, caused by a "meteoroid" slamming into it.
The blast was equal in energy to about 70kg of TNT and was seen near the edge of Mare Imbrium (the Sea of Rains).
The object that hit the Moon was probably part of a shower of "taurids" which peppered Earth in late October and early November.
Understanding lunar impacts could help protect astronauts when Nasa sends humans back to the Moon.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
(obscure television reference)
Preceded by the sounds "bang" and "zoom".
Understanding lunar impacts could help protect astronauts when Nasa sends humans back to the Moon.
Understanding lunar impacts --- Small rock hit big rock go bang!
Next question, please. :-)
Yea – but when small rock hit head go splat.
Ever get the feeling there is alot of wasted taxpayer's money on "Understanding" something?
"Understanding" something and "Doing" something are not the same thing NASA...Contemplate your navel with somebody elses money.
Far too much time spent understanding and not enough time doing....Kinda sounds like our Schools, doesn't it?
After all, how much time does it take to understand that a high-speed space rock will flatten an astronaut?
I saw the video frames on Drudge of the explosion. How do you get an explosion that flashes light with no oxygen? Was this a meteor full of gas and oxygen?
"After all, how much time does it take to understand that a high-speed space rock will flatten an astronaut?"
LOL - you make a good point.
I had no idea Michael Moore flatulated there!
Are you implying it was Ted Kennedy that crashed into the moon? Except one of the elements would be Chivas.
I am curious. Given the speed of meteors, exactly what would they propose to do?
Flying dust illuminated by sunlight would be visible.
Moon dust is rather pale, and when dust particles are illuminated by the Sun against the blackness of space...
FYI!
DUCK!
Yes, but did they have a search warrant in order to monitor lunar activity...oh wait, that's NSA, not NASA.
Oxygen is not needed for an explsion. Explosives don't require atmospheric oxygen, either. In this case, the energy of the impact is high enough to heat the materials involved so you get a flash of light.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.