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Moon Shadows Frustrate Astronauts

Posted by samzenpus on from the matter-of-fact-it's-all-dark dept.

saskboy writes "Apollo Chronicles by NASA talk about moon shadows and how they are much darker than daytime shadows on Earth. This is because there is almost no light reflected from atmosphere molecules or secondary light sources like "earthshine". "It is very easy to see in the shadows after you adapt for a while," noted Armstrong. But, added Aldrin, "continually moving back and forth from sunlight to shadow should be avoided because it's going to cost you some time in perception ability." Working on the moon even in the daylight might present unique problems not typically encountered on earth, if visual coordination in a shadow riddled area is required for a task. Audio of the NASA article is also available."

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  1. PC competition for "I-Minor" MAC? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    When Stephen Job announced his "I-Minor" McIntosh, it caught my eye. Wanting to buy or build a small computer for my already cramped breakfast bar, I started pricing out similar hardware. The results startled me. Most of the configurations I found cost more than the humble US$499 of the "I-Minor", often much more. To match price with MAC I had to configure with a much bigger shuttle-style case.

    So here's my question. What PCs are currently on the market to compete with this? When my woman asks for the "cute little I-Minor McIntosh with dotMax Tigger OS® that MAC just invented", what real computer can I buy instead?

  2. Something else to worry about by Flying+pig · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Time to invest in a company that sells those little USB lights, illuminated keyboards, and all those other things we won't be able to do without if we have to work outdoors on the Moon. Because this is going to be a huge problem....

    In other news, Navy divers announced that it is quite cold and wet under the sea, coal miners reported that it is quite dark in coal mines, and doctors revealed that there are too many unhealthy people in hospitals.

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    Pining for the fjords
  3. Next week on up-to-the-minute Slashdot... by metamatic · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    President Carter Announces Funding For NASA Space Shuttle Program!

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    GCHQ Quantum Insert installed. If only our tongues were made of glass, how much more careful we would be when we speak