Why was it not timed to be there for this event a total eclipse of the sun by the earth which has never been seen
2006-09-27 11:21:49 · 5 answers · asked by bwadsp 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Probably because the launch window did not extend into the eclipse window.
2006-09-27 11:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by mcmustang1992 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their space suits and everything else were designed to work in full sunlight. Things might not have worked very well with only Earth-shine to light their way and without the heat from the Sun.
I think it would be neat to see a lunar eclipse from the Moon, but I'm not sure we could learn anything from it.
2006-09-27 16:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lunar eclipse is cr#p. cr#p from earth and even worse on the moon as it would be all dark, not practical for a lunar landing.
2006-09-27 11:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by wave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Temperature.
2006-09-27 11:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cause then they would have no idea where they wee going cause its so effin dark!!!
duh.
2006-09-27 11:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by limechik4560 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋