Lunar Landing - Page 3

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 07:47 PM

I beleive it happened, but...

the lunar landing video did look cheesy

and

why haven't we been back lately?

M1903A1 · 08-04-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I beleive it happened, but...

the lunar landing video did look cheesy

It was 1969 technology. Go figure!

Quote:

and

why haven't we been back lately?

Why should we be?

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

It was 1969 technology. Go figure!

True. Compared to George Lucas and ILM nothing looks real.

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

Why should we be?

Why not? Other than taxes. I figured a private enterprise would have done it by now.

Old Sailor · 08-04-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I beleive it happened, but...

the lunar landing video did look cheesy

and

why haven't we been back lately?

You mean you haven't gone there yet??? man are you behind the times, us Canuks go there every year for vacation!

08-04-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

Why should we be?

In the name of science?

Science seldom needs a reason for research/exploration when questions about a subject remains unanswered.

I'm POSITIVE not everything is known about the Moon.

ActionAndy · 08-04-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

In the name of science?

Science seldom needs a reason for research/exploration when questions about a subject remains unanswered.

I'm POSITIVE not everything is known about the Moon.

Agreed.

Skywalker · 08-04-2009, 08:23 PM

This is funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYVLpC_8SQE&feature=fvw

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sailor

You mean you haven't gone there yet??? man are you behind the times, us Canuks go there every year for vacation!

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Originally Posted by Darrell

In the name of science?

Science seldom needs a reason for research/exploration when questions about a subject remains unanswered.

I'm POSITIVE not everything is known about the Moon.

Maybe I've seen too many Sci-Fi movies, but I'd figured we'd be trying to find out how to support life on the moon by now. Send up a colony or something.

fxpose · 08-04-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarks

With today's technology you would think someone could take a picture of the exact spot that they landed and planted the flag. Wouldn't that still be there???

Oh, they're there. I've seen them through my backyard telescope.

ucla695 · 08-04-2009, 08:24 PM

I don't feel strongly either way, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were a hoax.

08-04-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Maybe I've seen too many Sci-Fi movies, but I'd figured we'd be trying to find out how to support life on the moon by now. Send up a colony or something.

I agree, or perhaps to see if their is any Alien life up there -- see if things could sustain life, etc.

I'm not talking about finding Mork from Ork or whatever, but finding the potential to find underground dwellings there with some sort of life, certainly is not impossible.

jjirons69 · 08-04-2009, 08:26 PM

The mirror is to measure the distance between the earth and the moon. The moon is gradually getting further away from earth, by about 1/4" each year.

They did land. The vast majority of us weren't around to witness it. I was 3 months old. I did see OJ flee in a Bronco and that was on TV and very real. We did go back several times, but we had all the moon sand and rocks that we ever needed. Why keep going back, no military or civil advantage to it. We already had proved to the entire world we were #1 in the space race, so "yeah!".

As far as conspiracy theories go...I think the only one (and the biggest one) was the cost to get there. There is no telling how many millons of dollars went into research, development, and execution. What ever number you've been told or read about, I'd multiply it by 50 or 100, maybe more. The reason we beat everyone to the moon is due to the fact we had the money, they didn't. Look at nuclear weapons...as soon as we exploded one, other countries had them. They're way cheaper than a moon mission. Other countries knew how to get there (through various spy rings), they just fell short of money.

BTW...it tooks some kind of big balls to load up in a crude spacecraft and head 290k miles away and think you're coming home. I'm a country boy and a realist...I'm staying grounded and close to home.

Skywalker · 08-04-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I agree, or perhaps to see if their is any Alien life up there -- see if things could sustain life, etc.

I'm not talking about finding Mork from Ork or whatever, but finding the potential to find underground dwellings there with some sort of life, certainly is not impossible.

Who wants to live like that???

It's like Alaska!!!

08-04-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Who wants to live like that???

It's like Alaska!!!

The way we are treating Earth, it's not going to be around forever!

Skywalker · 08-04-2009, 08:31 PM

I call dibs!!!

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

The way we are treating Earth, it's not going to be around forever!

I don't buy into that as much as most, Darrell. But I do believe we will eventually overpopulate the earth and will have to expand somewhere. The moon and Mars are the most viable options right now.

Whee · 08-04-2009, 09:02 PM

Should be right up this thread's alley.

http://www.am1500.com/categoryfolder...S1065825.shtml

I ain't got time to bleed.

Starscream · 08-04-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Should be right up this thread's alley.

http://www.am1500.com/categoryfolder...S1065825.shtml

I ain't got time to bleed.

"The Body" is the man!

floydpink · 08-04-2009, 09:32 PM

"There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark."

08-04-2009, 07:47 PM	#41
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Lunar Landing I beleive it happened, but... the lunar landing video did look cheesy and why haven't we been back lately? __________________ Insert quote here.

08-04-2009, 08:23 PM	#48
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Lunar Landing This is funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYVLpC_8SQE&feature=fvw __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-04-2009, 08:24 PM	#51
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Lunar Landing I don't feel strongly either way, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were a hoax.

08-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#53
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Lunar Landing The mirror is to measure the distance between the earth and the moon. The moon is gradually getting further away from earth, by about 1/4" each year. They did land. The vast majority of us weren't around to witness it. I was 3 months old. I did see OJ flee in a Bronco and that was on TV and very real. We did go back several times, but we had all the moon sand and rocks that we ever needed. Why keep going back, no military or civil advantage to it. We already had proved to the entire world we were #1 in the space race, so "yeah!". As far as conspiracy theories go...I think the only one (and the biggest one) was the cost to get there. There is no telling how many millons of dollars went into research, development, and execution. What ever number you've been told or read about, I'd multiply it by 50 or 100, maybe more. The reason we beat everyone to the moon is due to the fact we had the money, they didn't. Look at nuclear weapons...as soon as we exploded one, other countries had them. They're way cheaper than a moon mission. Other countries knew how to get there (through various spy rings), they just fell short of money. BTW...it tooks some kind of big balls to load up in a crude spacecraft and head 290k miles away and think you're coming home. I'm a country boy and a realist...I'm staying grounded and close to home. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#56
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Lunar Landing I call dibs!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-04-2009, 09:02 PM	#58
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Lunar Landing Should be right up this thread's alley. http://www.am1500.com/categoryfolder...S1065825.shtml I ain't got time to bleed. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

08-04-2009, 09:32 PM	#60
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Lunar Landing "There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark." __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"