Topic: Moon Dust by Andrew Smith

[sam]

Well I've finally gotten around to finishing off this book... and its not because it wasn't interesting its more because I'm easily distracted from reading. I have to say this was a great book. I very much enjoyed reading about the Apollo missions from a reflective viewpoint. I wish I had seen the Moon landings - shame they happened before my time. I'm not sure I see the point in going back, but I'd like to watch that kind of fascinating endeavour. Anyway, the book is a really good read and it was nice to find out what the eclectic bunch of astronauts are up to now - quite surprising really. There are some very interesting stories in this book and its all nicely put together and you can tell a lot of hearth and effort went into it. Its not a new book, but not old either... and I'd hugely recommend it to anyone who is interested in space travel and general science.

http://www.krioma.net/blog/2010/03/moon_dust_by_andrew_smith.php

-- well I obviously feel this is a good book... I like to quote myself 

[Clive]

I've actually handled Moon rock and I'm sure you have too Sam.   

[sam]

nope I've never managed to do that one.... should arrange a talk so I can :-D

[Clive]

One of the speakers at the FAS conventions borrowed one for us to handle.  There was a lot of security involved! 

[sam]

as you would expect - its on my list though.