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February 05, 2006
How would it feel to own some moon or star dust?
I read recently about the Stardust space capsule that collected tens of thousands of tiny particles of dust from a comet orbiting the sun, beyond Mars. They are the most primitive materials in the solar system and will help scientists understand more about the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. I read, too, about former astronaut Alan Bean who visits schools and often reaches into his pocket for some ''noon dust'' and to sprinkle on the heads of children. Bean was the fourth man to walk on the moon's surface.
I kept asking myself what would it be like to own star or moon dust or have them sprinkled on me. Would I feel special or different after being touched by particles thousands of years old from space? Would it give me new powers? Would it enrich my imagination and my hopes and dreams?
What about you? How would you feel if your were sprinkled with star or moon dustry? What do you think? Write to me.
Posted by billz at February 5, 2006 04:39 PM
