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hmmm, about the size of an asprin tablet or pea at arm's length, seems to agree with somewhat smaller than thumbnail [1]. maybe i should find and measure some s
by leeoniya 4y ago
hmmm, about the size of an asprin tablet or pea at arm's length, seems to agree with somewhat smaller than thumbnail [1]. maybe i should find and measure some sand now :).
in either case, 1/10 the width of the moon is so much easier to comprehend. when is the last time anyone tried holding a grain of sand at arms length? what a weird comparison to make when everyone on earth already has a stable/familiar reference in the sky.
[1] https://astronomy.com/magazine/stephen-omeara/2010/01/stephen-james-omearas-secret-sky-measure-the-moon https://astronomy.com/magazine/stephen-omeara/2010/01/stephe...