Man-in-the-Moon Beads

The unique and memorable design of man-in-the-moon beads has intrigued researchers over the years. These distinctive beads were identified in the 1960s by George Quimby as being chronologically diagnostic of Middle Historic Period sites (1670-1760) in the western Great Lakes region. The present study more clearly defines both the temporal and geographical instances of man-in-the-moon beads while taking into account possible cultural and historical implications. This project has led to the compilation of information regarding many specimens previously unknown to most researchers

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1986)

Playwright: Paul Zindel Director: Wendy McGlothlin Set Design: Donamarie Reeds Costumes: Maureen Smidebush Academic Year: 1986-1987https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/productions_1980s/1046/thumbnail.jp

Presidential Leadership in the Space Age

Mankind’s quest to reach the moon consisted of many people in leadership positions. In the US, however, many of the decisions behind the space race, especially funding for it, were made by four men: Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Richard Nixon. While some presidents (namely Kennedy) receive more credit than others for their work on bringing man to the moon, each of them passed influential policy that was vital in the development of Apollo: Eisenhower founded NASA and began research on the Saturn V, Kennedy gave vision and urgency to the program, Johnson gave massive funding to it, and Nixon oversaw the program and decided what would come next

If I were the Man in the Moon

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Return to the Moon: Lunar robotic science missions

There are two important aspects of the Moon and its materials which must be addressed in preparation for a manned return to the Moon and establishment of a lunar base. These involve its geologic science and resource utilization. Knowledge of the Moon forms the basis for interpretations of the planetary science of the terrestrial planets and their satellites; and there are numerous exciting explorations into the geologic science of the Moon to be conducted using orbiter and lander missions. In addition, the rocks and minerals and soils of the Moon will be the basic raw materials for a lunar outpost; and the In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) of lunar materials must be considered in detail before any manned return to the Moon. Both of these fields -- planetary science and resource assessment -- will necessitate the collection of considerable amounts of new data, only obtainable from lunar-orbit remote sensing and robotic landers. For over fifteen years, there have been a considerable number of workshops, meetings, etc. with their subsequent 'white papers' which have detailed plans for a return to the Moon. The Lunar Observer mission, although grandiose, seems to have been too expensive for the austere budgets of the last several years. However, the tens of thousands of man-hours that have gone into 'brainstorming' and production of plans and reports have provided the precursor material for today's missions. It has been only since last year (1991) that realistic optimism for lunar orbiters and soft landers has come forth. Plans are for 1995 and 1996 'Early Robotic Missions' to the Moon, with the collection of data necessary for answering several of the major problems in lunar science, as well as for resource and site evaluation, in preparation for soft landers and a manned-presence on the Moon

Space-Based Occupational Ergonomics

A significant amount of work has been done on earth toward understanding man\u27s physical capabilities in the working environment. Little work has been done toward understanding how well man will be able to perform work in zero-g or on the Moon or Mars, which are the two most likely candidates for manned exploration in the foreseeable future of man\u27s explorations of space. Some insight can be gained from the Apollo program. Astronauts performed some lifting, bending, and other tasks on the moon. However, no provision for systematic study was done on these activities. As a result, we know very little about the limits of man\u27s work capacity on the moon. This paper provides a review of previous work in the area and discusses some possible test methodologies using earth-based testing for determining man\u27s lifting and other capabilities on the moon and elsewhere. Consideration must be given to man\u27s capabilities across a range of g forces before the equipment is designed and tasks developed. Should this not be done, an astronaut might arrive on Mars expected to perform some task which is physically impossible. This consideration must necessarily include both suited and unsuited activities, since it is anticipated that people will work both inside and outside the structures built there

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1985 performance of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds tells the story of a dysfunctional family of a single mother and two daughters and their struggles as the mother tries to keep her daughters from succeeding.https://pillars.taylor.edu/playbills/1312/thumbnail.jp

If the Man in the Moon were a Coon

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Sourcing a Unique Man-in-the-Moon Bead

Chemical analysis of a unique black bead found in Turkey that depicts the four phases of the moon reveals it most likely originated in the Fichtelgebirge region of Bavaria at some time prior to the early 19th century