[meteorite-list] LPBE shut down Mars magnetic field

From: E.P. Grondine <epgrondine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 08:50:32 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <204953.59630.qm_at_web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Eric, all -

>Where are we going next?

Not Mars, since its not Earth-like. It has no magnetic field.

>Maybe nowhere if an asteroid slams into us...

Based on historical observation, ain't no "maybe"s about it.

But it isn't asteroids that are the threat now, its comets.

good hunting,
E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas








      
Received on Tue 12 May 2009 11:50:32 AM PDT


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