has man really landed on the moon or was the footage just shot in a studio. why was the flag moving if there is no wind on the moon
2007-06-01 12:38:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Wow, what an original question!!
Of course it was true.
For the 1,000th time, there were wires in the flag, the scientists kind of knew that there would be no wind.
http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/tv/foxapollo.html
2007-06-01 12:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
The moon has a much sharper curvature than the earth. Perspectives get distorted more. The astronaut handling the camera is unfamiliar with the low gravity. His muscles are geared to a six times higher gravity, and the mind is adjusted to the weight of things at the earth gravity. Movements tend to be un-coordinated and jerky. This combined with a distorted perspective can give an impression of the flag moving in a wind.
2007-06-01 23:11:16 · answer #2 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While many like to question the moon landing and call into mind the vested interests of Americans wanting to beat the Soviets, it most definitely happened. The amount of private enterprise covering the launch and landing made it impossible for conspiracy.
The flag is actually not waving. In addition to the pole, there is a rod at the top of the flag holding it out. It is the way that Aldrin unfurled the flag that gives it the undulating motion. Check this out.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AldrinFlag1a.jpeg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AldrinFlag2a.jpeg
2007-06-01 13:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Uncle Al, actually there are 3 LRRR's on the moon, but 6 landings. LRRRs on the first 3 landings, 11, 12, and 14 IIRC
2007-06-01 12:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by Baron_von_Party 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sure man has been to the Moon.
It is true. TRUE.
Why are you so bent out of shape about a flag waving. What possible good do you achieve by bringing up this subject?
2007-06-01 13:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Google
"lunar laser ranging" 68,300 hits
The fused silica corner cube retroreflector arrays were placed upon the moon by astronauts, one each Apollo landing.
2007-06-01 12:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's true Neil Armstrong was the first human that walked on the moon
2007-06-01 12:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
One word...true. How bored must you people be to sit there and constantly worry about the past. Why can't some people just accept that we have been there and that we are going back. Good Grief Charlie Brown!
2007-06-01 14:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by ftrastronaut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know we landed there I read it in a history book.
2007-06-01 15:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Smith 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course we have. Every time you see the flag moving, someone was fidling with it. All your other questions can be answered here. http://www.badastronomy.com
2007-06-01 12:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by eri 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋