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xkcd #2908: Moon Armor Index (imgs.xkcd.com)

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Astronomers are a little unsure of the applicability of this index, but NASA's Planetary Protection Officer is all in favor.

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[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

How is 43 km of moon armor a thin surface by any means?

[–] azulavoir@sh.itjust.works 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Consider that the earth is ~12700 km in diameter

[–] Gloomy@mander.xyz 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yeah, but from surface to space it's ruthly 100 km, so 43 km is quite the cover. Then again, I get what you are saying. I gues it's a matter of perspective.

[–] mcmoor@bookwormstory.social 1 points 7 months ago

Ah I see. Although the comic spreads the moon "relatively", it presents it absolutely. Although interesting in by itself it does feels it's missing something.