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Mon Feb 8 08:14:57 1982
half-time power from the moon
In that case, unless the moon's equator happens to coincide
almost exactly with the ecliptic (does it?) the power station will be
out of service for six months out of the year. (There is NO pointof
the Earth's surface that has continuous sunlight.)
In addition, note that the sun's angle changes. If the moon's
equator IS aimed at the sun, then only half of the sun is visible from
the poles, and you would need a tall tower (built againstgravity,
don't forget) and a rotator to take advantage of the continuous power
available.
Dick
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