From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I find it hard to equate an Americas Cup sports event with the exploration
of space. A personal failing, I'm sure. ;-)
Chrismas Eve, 1968, is the day permanently cemented in my memory as the
moment of awareness for the human race. That's the day that Frank Borman,
James Lovell and William Anders broadcast the first Earthrise over the
limb of the lunar horizon. That's the day that all human beings should
have become aware of how tiny, fragile and beautiful this unique planet is
in the greater scheme of things.
Sorry to hear you missed it.... the photograph is stunning:
http://dunamai.com/articles/American_History/apollo_8.htm
Godfrey
I was 8 years old at the time. I still remember my Dad, on hearing the
announcement that they 'were go' for breaking out of Earth orbit, saying "I
bet they have butterflies in their stomachs right now. I know I would".
It is a fantastic photograph and I agree with your sentiments.
Tom C.
