From: fake.address@voila.fr   
      
   "hop"  a écrit dans le message de   
   news:1139564431.044349.12020@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...   
   > >   
   > > I've armed my son with data on relative escape velocities (Moon roughly   
   > > 20% of Earth), weights (of Saturn V booster at launch vs. the returning   
   > > part of the LEM) but I'm looking for an argument that even a   
   > > math-and-science idiot might understand.   
   > >   
   > Remember also that the LEM didn't even have to reach lunar escape... it   
   > only has to get to low lunar orbit to hook up with the CSM. This   
   > mission profile was specifically chosen because it saved fuel mass.   
   >   
   Hello   
      
   How to meet with an orbiting object without reaching orbital speed....   
   There is no need to make false assertions which will complicate things even   
   more: With the data in Wikipedia and High school maths and a spreadsheet it   
   is easy to show that the LEM is able to reach orbit.   
   What is more complicated is the pursuit of the two objects that is difficult   
   even today and even in Earth orbit.   
      
   >   
   > Of course, showing your son why the hoaxers arguments don't hold water   
   > is probably a pretty good lesson, both in critical thinking and how   
   > supposedly educated people can be taken in by a clever spiel.   
   >   
      
   By the lack of good arguments that has been given here on this occasion, I   
   would say the contrary is proven.   
   Only DeltOr have given a simple argument that would be understandable by   
   anyone.   
      
   JP   
      
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