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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: Muhammad Iqbal Khan on 09/02/2008 15:43:02

Title: View of earth from moon
Post by: Muhammad Iqbal Khan on 09/02/2008 15:43:02

i have heard that one has to see up to look at the earth from moon, if it is true how does this happen when we have to see up to look at the moon from earth ?????

Title: View of earth from moon
Post by: lightarrow on 09/02/2008 15:46:25

Quote from: Muhammad Iqbal Khan on 09/02/2008 15:43:02

i have heard that one has to see up to look at the earth from moon, if it is true how does this happen when we have to see up to look at the moon from earth ?????

Think about what actually means "up" or "down". Thinking to yourself is much more valuable than an immediate answer from someone else. I'm sure you will found the answer.
(hint: gravitation).

Title: View of earth from moon
Post by: lyner on 09/02/2008 23:38:17

Drop a stone when you are on the Moon. The other direction would be 'up'.