Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
Better than fireworks anyday!
Speaking of fireworks.....

NASA might have some fireworks for us on July 4 2005.


They have launched a probe that is going to try and hit a comet.

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Because of the relative speed of the two objects at the moment of impact β€” 23,000 mph (36,800 kilometers per hour) β€” no explosives are needed for the job. The force of the smashup will be equivalent to 4.5 tons of TNT, creating a flash that just might be visible in the dark sky by the naked eye in one spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display.

http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/sil...s/10624846.htm

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A few month ago I got to see a firing of a rocket from up the coast from Vandenberg Air Force base......

SPECTACULAR!!!!!



I did see the comet last night with binoculars.......setting up the telecope tonight for some close ups!!!

Now, I just need warmer weather!!