" Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye "

**aslyfox** · 08-13-2020, 04:08 AM - **1 Like**

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. . . When you gaze up at the Moon in the night sky you probably don’t imagine it ever leaving us. It’s been around a long time, and it’ll continue to remain in orbit around Earth for many centuries to come. However, tiny reflectors placed on the Moon during the Apollo missions has revealed that the Moon is slowly leaving Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches per year. . . .

NASA shot lasers at the Moon orbiter, and one of them finally bounced back

be sure to get those " perfect " photos of the moon done soon

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any other similar news that just cries out to be posted in the forums ?

MarkJerling · 08-13-2020, 04:11 AM - **5 Likes**

Well, better it moving away from us than moving closer every year! That would end badly.

yucafrita · 08-13-2020, 04:42 AM

Remember this one?

Space: 1999 - Wikipedia

MarkJerling · 08-13-2020, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Remember this one?

Space: 1999 - Wikipedia

Sure do! I see one can even get models! 44inch STUDIO SCALE EAGLE ONE | Sixteen 12
Bit rich for me.

DeKay · 08-13-2020, 05:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucafrita

Remember this one?

Space: 1999 - Wikipedia

I’ve still got my toy Eagle with detachable pod from when I was a kid!

**Larrymc** · 08-13-2020, 05:36 AM

Ok, no more high tides!!!

**aslyfox** · 08-13-2020, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Remember this one?

Space: 1999 - Wikipedia

any one remember this novel ?

Quote:

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
by Robert A. Heinlein – 1966
This book is widely considered to be Heinlein’s crowning achievement and one of the most important science fiction novels ever written. . . .

https://best-sci-fi-books.com/17-best-science-fiction-books-about-the-moon/

a great read

35mmfilmfan · 08-13-2020, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

NASA shot lasers at the Moon orbiter, and one of them finally bounced back

There is an episode of Big Bang Theory where the 'gang' shoot a laser at the moon from the top of their building, and hit a reflector first go. I did wonder about the scientific accuracy when first I saw it.

MrB1 · 08-13-2020, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

the Moon is slowly leaving Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches per year. . . .

be sure to get those " perfect " photos of the moon done soon

Better change brand - Pentax AF will never cope with motion like that.

Philip

RoxnDox · 08-13-2020, 12:26 PM - **1 Like**

Old news, man! The coral reefs have been keeping track of the moon forever... Even Pentax AF can keep up with the changes. <GRIN>

How the Rings on Coral Fossils Revealed the Changing Length of a Year on Earth - The Atlantic

**aslyfox** · 08-13-2020, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

. . . The coral reefs have been keeping track of the moon forever... Even Pentax AF can keep up with the changes. <GRIN>

How the Rings on Coral Fossils Revealed the Changing Length of a Year on Earth - The Atlantic

it's been a year or two or more since the coral reefs in Kansas have been actively tracking the moon

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A crowded past: Invertebrates
Invertebrate fossils are much more numerous, conjuring visions of ancient life on crowded seafloors or in tropical swamps millions of years ago. Limestones throughout the state are loaded with invertebrate fossils, from tiny fusulinids to clams to corals.

Fossils in Kansas | GeoKansas

RoxnDox · 08-13-2020, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

it's been a year or two or more since the coral reefs in Kansas have been actively tracking the moon

Fossils in Kansas | GeoKansas

Well, yeah, they passed the job down to their kids as those pesky continental plates kept moving around...

**aslyfox** · 08-13-2020, 07:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Well, yeah, they passed the job down to their kids as those pesky continental plates kept moving around...

are those the continental plates made of paper ?

PDL · 08-13-2020, 10:03 PM - **1 Like**

Apollo 11 left a retroflector package on the moon in 1969 and it is still in use to this day. (Laser Ranging Retroreflector (LRRR)) NASA and other astronomers have been measuring the distance to the moon for over 50 years. Heck, even MythBusters shot the moon with a LASER during their Moon Landing Myth busting episode.

The movement of the Moon away from earth was explained during my College Astronomy class in the mid 70's. This is old news - accurate, but old.

timb64 · 08-13-2020, 10:18 PM

Never mind in 5 billion years the sun's going to expand into a Red Giant and get an awful lot closer to us

Red Giant Stars: Facts, Definition & the Future of the Sun | Space

All pretty academic as far as humankind is concerned of course

08-13-2020, 04:08 AM - 1 Like	#1
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	" Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye " Quote: . . . When you gaze up at the Moon in the night sky you probably don’t imagine it ever leaving us. It’s been around a long time, and it’ll continue to remain in orbit around Earth for many centuries to come. However, tiny reflectors placed on the Moon during the Apollo missions has revealed that the Moon is slowly leaving Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches per year. . . . NASA shot lasers at the Moon orbiter, and one of them finally bounced back be sure to get those " perfect " photos of the moon done soon __________________ any other similar news that just cries out to be posted in the forums ?

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by yucafrita Remember this one? Space: 1999 - Wikipedia any one remember this novel ? Quote: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein – 1966 This book is widely considered to be Heinlein’s crowning achievement and one of the most important science fiction novels ever written. . . . https://best-sci-fi-books.com/17-best-science-fiction-books-about-the-moon/ a great read

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35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by aslyfox NASA shot lasers at the Moon orbiter, and one of them finally bounced back There is an episode of Big Bang Theory where the 'gang' shoot a laser at the moon from the top of their building, and hit a reflector first go. I did wonder about the scientific accuracy when first I saw it.

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MrB1 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 845	Originally posted by aslyfox the Moon is slowly leaving Earth at a rate of around 1.5 inches per year. . . . be sure to get those " perfect " photos of the moon done soon Better change brand - Pentax AF will never cope with motion like that. Philip

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Old news, man! The coral reefs have been keeping track of the moon forever... Even Pentax AF can keep up with the changes. <GRIN> How the Rings on Coral Fossils Revealed the Changing Length of a Year on Earth - The Atlantic

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox . . . The coral reefs have been keeping track of the moon forever... Even Pentax AF can keep up with the changes. <GRIN> How the Rings on Coral Fossils Revealed the Changing Length of a Year on Earth - The Atlantic it's been a year or two or more since the coral reefs in Kansas have been actively tracking the moon Quote: A crowded past: Invertebrates Invertebrate fossils are much more numerous, conjuring visions of ancient life on crowded seafloors or in tropical swamps millions of years ago. Limestones throughout the state are loaded with invertebrate fossils, from tiny fusulinids to clams to corals. Fossils in Kansas \| GeoKansas

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by aslyfox it's been a year or two or more since the coral reefs in Kansas have been actively tracking the moon Fossils in Kansas \| GeoKansas Well, yeah, they passed the job down to their kids as those pesky continental plates kept moving around...

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox Well, yeah, they passed the job down to their kids as those pesky continental plates kept moving around... are those the continental plates made of paper ?

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PDL Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PNW USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,128	Apollo 11 left a retroflector package on the moon in 1969 and it is still in use to this day. (Laser Ranging Retroreflector (LRRR)) NASA and other astronomers have been measuring the distance to the moon for over 50 years. Heck, even MythBusters shot the moon with a LASER during their Moon Landing Myth busting episode. The movement of the Moon away from earth was explained during my College Astronomy class in the mid 70's. This is old news - accurate, but old.

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