Earth’s Moon: What we have learned since the Apollo missions. by Ben Stern
Many look up into the night sky and gaze at the moon. Everyone is aware of its presence but no one really knows much about it. However, many are intrigued and are eager to learn more. Why does it appear to us the way it does, what role does it play on our world, and what can we learn by studying it? The presentation I am encouraging everyone to take part in is “Earth’s Moon: What we have learned since the Apollo missions” by Ryan Zeigler. Zeigler will explain the relationship we have with our moon and decipher and break down what information we’ve discovered since the Apollo missions, in addition to the collected samples and how they keep them safe in Houston. This topic interests me and I am sure it will interest others if only they open up their mind and decide to learn about something new.
The topic has to do with what we have learned about space, the moon, and its relationship with us, since the Apollo missions. The moon has always been a part of our world, and we all know what it is, so why not learn something about it? Long before the Apollo missions, we known little about the moon and what lied on its surface. We have acquired many samples such as rocks and soil from the moon, and conducted many experiments with them. With the help of the knowledge the Apollo missions granted us, we’ve been able to understand the moon more clearly, and it has increased our comprehension about our “inexpressible dependant relationship” (Taylor) we have with it.
The information one could learn by attending this event could assist in gathering useful knowledge and facts about Earth’s moon. “There is much information beneath the surface of this lunar object that many have yet to learn.” (Ridpath). Even if you think you know a lot about it, there is no doubt that one will learn something new and informative by attending. For those who are interested in astronomy, or just space in general, this event is strongly recommended. Ryan Ziegler wanted to encourage all students to participate in his event by stating, “No science background should be necessary to understand my talk” (Ziegler). He is trying to convey that you don’t need to be completely interested, or have any knowledge about the moon and Apollo missions to learn something about them. I encourage anyone with an open mind and a little curiosity about space to consider attending. The moon is something that we all live with and we all gave it a good extensive look before. It is truly beautiful object and its very unsettling knowing most of us won’t is able to see it in person. Nevertheless, “it’s the most commonly observed astronomical object” (Grego 2).
The topic of space and the moon has always interested me ever since I was a little boy. I’ve always wondered what was up there, and what it must be like to actually be on the moon. I would always want to be an astronaut when I got older, so I could one day actually go there. Science fiction movies always acquired my attention, not because of the plot or cast, but of the settings, which were usually in space or affiliated with the moon or other planets. This is the reason I chose this topic, and I am looking forward to attending. I feel that after this presentation, one will have a grasp what the moon is, and what effect it has on us.
Just because you don’t know anything about space or the moon, doesn’t mean you should bypass this presentation. This event could be very useful to one’s understanding of our moon. The related sources I’ve found about my topic allowed me to be confident that this event will be interesting and draw the audience in. This event just like any other should not be just passed up, anyone with an open mind and the will to learn something new and interesting should consider showing up.
Works Cited
Grego, Peter. The Moon and How to Observe It. London: Springer-Verlag, 2005. Electronic Resource.
Ridpath, Ian. Exploring the Moon. ianridpath.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar 2013.
Talyor, S.R.. Twenty Years Since Apollo 11: What Have We Learned About the Moon?. Adsab.Harvard.edu. University of Vienna, n.d. Web. 6 Mar 2013.
Zeigler, Ryan. Personal Communication to Tony Scott. 13 Mar 2013.
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