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25 Apr 2024 03:27:21 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Luna, Moon... desert satellite  
From: Thomas de Groot
Date: 13 Sep 2021 10:46:42
Message: <613f6452$1@news.povray.org>
Op 13-9-2021 om 16:39 schreef Kenneth:
> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
>> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
>>> Just testing out some moon maps.
>>
>> Final render in this series. Zoom in to see all the details.
>>
> Superb. With a jet and its contrail superimposed (just for scale) we would be
> hard-pressed to discern a difference from a real late-afternoon photo, made with
> a telescopic lens.
> 
>> P.S. If you look closely, you'll find some interesting things...
> 
>>> [Thomas]
>>> The short answer, for both features: Lunar Rills --> either collapsed or
>>> not, lava tunnels.
> 
> On the infallible internet, I've read that such features are caused by roving
> herds of Moon Calves munching on moon dust-- with the resulting 'production' of
> methane clouds. Stinky methane wind, a little-known secret of the Moon...
> 

Of course. One of those facts which are hidden from us by those who know 
better and live for the sole reason of keeping us in utter ignorance. I 
hail your courage in speaking out.

-- 
Thomas


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