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Re: Moon Occultation of Jupiter
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2004 Dec 3, 18:04 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2004 Dec 3, 18:04 EST
George H wrote:
"Moondust probably makes a good diffuser, if a poor
reflector. But if someone had scattered some of the particles you get in
retro-reflective paint, that would upset matters!"
reflector. But if someone had scattered some of the particles you get in
retro-reflective paint, that would upset matters!"
They did. No kidding. Tiny volcanic glass spherules are a major
component of lunar soil.
Frank R
[ ] Mystic, Connecticut
[X] Chicago, Illinois
[ ] Mystic, Connecticut
[X] Chicago, Illinois