2007-09-15 05:41:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
i think so because nasa's still studying pictures that are coming in from the moon.
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2007-09-15 06:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It IS refreshing to get a real question from you!
Yes they are still in operation. Through the use of the laser beam reflectors, it's been determined that the Moon is receeding from us at a rate of about 4cm per year.
2007-09-15 12:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at these pictures:
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/AS11-40-5927HR.jpg - This is Buzz Aldrin at the equipment storage bay. The mirror is the white, rectangular object in the right side of the bay.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/AS11-40-5942HR.jpg - This is Aldrin carrying the equiment out to set it up. The mirror is in his right hand.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/AS11-40-5952HR.jpg - the mirror
2007-09-15 13:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by alan_has_bean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tracy, how can you ask such a question? I would expect you to ask, are they day-glow pink, or something like that.
Yes, they are still operating. Cool pictures at second link below.
2007-09-15 12:52:22 · answer #4 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I hear they are getting dusty or eroded by micro meteoroid impacts or otherwise deteriorating and not working as well as before.
2007-09-15 12:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋