"Professor Goddard does not know the relation between action and reaction and the need to have something better than a vacuum against which to react. He seems to lack the basic knowledge ladled out daily in high schools."
--1921 New York Times editorial about Robert Goddard's revolutionary rocket work.

"Correction: It is now definitely established that a rocket can function in a vacuum. The 'Times' regrets the error."
NY Times, July 1969.

— New York Times

Telescope Night

Telescope Night

March 6, 2008MSU COURTYARD FROM THE FRONT OF RICHARDSON HALL. DOES ANYONE LIKE THIS PIC?

Fire

Looks like there is a fire in the background?!

The camama was sitting on a

The camama was sitting on a chair. The seat was flat black vinal. The camara was not sitting to steady so I held onto it during the exposure. Also used the self-timer and held my breath.

Not to answer your question, but a comment.

Look's like the camera was on that rolling table.  The surface is kind of shiny.