2006-09-14 05:04:27 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
whoever told you the moon was made of cheese was very far off...
The composition of the rocks on the moon based on samples of lunar rocks are volcanic in origin. The rocks are basalts, similar to the kind of volcanic rock found on Earth. The lunar basalts are rich in iron and magnesium, and they also contain glassy structures that are indicative of rapid cooling. However, unlike Earth basalts, the lunar samples contain no water and a lower percentage of volatiles (elements or compounds with low melting and boiling temperatures) relative to refractories (higher melting and boiling temperatures).
http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=47
2006-09-14 05:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
"The moon is made of a greene cheese," greene meaning new, unaged. One can find similar quotes in the works of Francois Rabelais and Thomas More. I'm hearing sarcasm here, but in that era before ;-) one can't be sure. Other citations are clearer: "You may as soon persuade some Country Peasants, that the Moon is made of Green Cheese (as we say) as that 'tis bigger than his Cart-wheel" (Wilkins, New World 1, 1638), the implication being that Luna's non-cheesiosity was not a matter regarding which even the rustics were in doubt.
GREEN CHEESE actual documented evidence from the Hubbel Telescope check it out
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap020401.html
Using the new camera on the recently refitted Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have been able to confirm that the Moon is made of green cheese. The telling clue was the resolution of a numeric date after which the Moon may go bad. Controversy still exists, however, over whether the date resolved is truly an expiration date or just a "sell by" date. "To be cautious, we should completely devour the Moon by tomorrow," a spokesperson advised.
2006-09-14 05:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by steevo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cream Cheese
2006-09-14 05:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by sue66fun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green cheese. It just appears white because of the distance from the Earth to the moon.
2006-09-14 05:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lone Eagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always blue cheese! By the way there are two moons this month.
The Moon's a Balloon.
2006-09-14 05:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% Wensleydale.
Mmmm. Lovely Wensleydale, Gromit!
2006-09-14 05:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mikey_T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Quarter Is Cheddar,
Half Is Edam,
The Other Quarter Is What Ever You Wish it To Be.
2006-09-17 11:00:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provolone
2006-09-14 05:11:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know but don't you think if would hve gone off by now. And imagine if a mouse was to escape from a space ship up there. Also who keeps taking big chunks from it every night.
2006-09-14 05:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by Steven W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stilton
2006-09-14 05:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋