Last man to walk on the moon wearing a Speedmaster has died.
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Last man to walk on the moon wearing a Speedmaster has died.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38641121
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Originally Posted by Gomers
"Last man wearing a Speedmaster to walk on the moon has died"
Both statements can be misinterpreted-
The moon has never worn a Speedmaster, & my quote could imply that others had walked on the moon after Cernan, but were not wearing a Speedmaster when doing so.
Complicated this English Grammar, ain't it ?
Just sayin.....
Only if you want to be an over-the-top pedantic prig about it. Was that really necessary? Will that post ingratiate you with the big boys?Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbug
Leaving Humbug grammar aside, some good info here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/apo...-612152-3.html
Now that very distant memory from childhood makes sense. I was sure I'd been put in front of a telly to watch a space mission when very young. Sad that we are losing the men of the right stuff.
Bah Humbug
These were the people that made America great. Whilst I'm of the Shuttle, Hubble and now SpaceX era, I'm still fascinated by the audacity and brilliance that took early pioneers into space. The right stuff indeed.
Of the dozen who walked on the moon, only half are still walking the earth.
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An idea explored by Andrew Smith in his very readable book Moondust - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moondust-Se...dp/1408802384/Quote:
Originally Posted by Llanhmod
Thanks, just sayin....Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbug
Anyway, top man was Gene, I'll forever remember his quote that if he could show the population of Earth the view of their home planet from the Moon as he saw it, the world would be a somewhat more peaceful place.
Rest in peace Eugene.
What a din.Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbug
Speed master reference unnecessary (IMO).
Anyway, RIP Sir.
Yes, you're probably right. Was a late night, bleary eyed thread. Should have gone in G & D probably but of course I made the watch connection and remember last seeing press shots of Gene doing Omega promo stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingstepper
A lovely bloke by all accounts. He spoke beautifully about the spirituality of the whole experience in the excellent documentary, 'In The Shadow of The Moon'. A brilliant watch and highly recommended.
RIP Gene Cernan. What a legacy, and I always thought he was one of the best communicators about Apollo and came across as a thoroughly decent human being.
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RIP Gene. And yes, Moondust is a wonderful book.Quote:
Originally Posted by petethegeek
I thought it quite amusing :0)Quote:
Originally Posted by Humbug
Actually, on reading the headline I thought he was last survivor of All those that walked on the moon...confusing...
There is a Dead Thread in the G&D now !
RIP Gene
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Originally Posted by petethegeek
Just picked this up from Amazon great read if anyone wants to rad it next let me know.
RIP and an appropriate picture...(except the mission number of course...)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...6Image0025.jpg
Available on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...an-on-the-moon
Going to watch it later. http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...lies/astro.gif
That looks great, thanks.
Saw this on BBC4 last night. It wasn’t until the credits rolled by that I saw it was an epitaph. Bought a tear to my eye. He seemed such a gentle hero (in the best possible sense).Quote:
Originally Posted by Seiko7A38
Martyn
Remember watch the moon landings as a young boy, awe inspiring indeed.
Considering that there is a lot of talk of mining space, and the improvements in technology, why isnt another moon landing program started.
Ask your PM. :smug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Neilw3030
I'm not sure how true it is, but I can recall reading an article some time ago which suggested that at its peak the US space program accounted for 10% of their GDP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neilw3030
Thanks, been looking for something to watch this evening! RIP sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seiko7A38
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