Re: Ideas for World Hierarchy Example

Neo wrote:
> > "Three dwarf planets are currently recognised: Ceres, Pluto and Eris. Other
> > bodies might be added to the list ..."
>
> OK, you've twisted my arm far enough, I cry uncle.
>
> > ... the common center of mass of the system (the barycenter)
> > is located beneath the surface of the Earth."
>
> I guess I am about to be learn something new here, but how does
> something that is 1/81 the mass of earth, pull the combined center near
> the surface of the earth? Is it related to moon's orbit velocity and
> distance from Earth? And is the Earth's path around the sun wobbly
> like my bicycle wheels? I wonder if the moon helps stir the iron magma,
> generate a magnetic shield and protect the world from high energy gamma
> radiation? Does life on Earth depend on the life-less moon nearby? (I
> may have watch one to many Star Trek episodes)
>
> Thanks for the additional info.

Do you not understand simple english and fundamental logic?

"beneath the surface of the Earth." is not "near the surface of the earth"

I stay out of posting to your threads because you so often make mistakes like this. But this was just so glaring that I have to think you do this on purpose. I I'll mention to the others again: please don't feed the troll.

 Ed Received on Wed Jan 17 2007 - 13:59:44 CET