In effort to appeal to The Moon‘s better nature after NASA flew the SUV-sized LCROSS into a polar region crater in search fo that ever elusive for human survival water we created a visual mixtape. Four songs pertaining to la luna, or science or just the generalities of being human. No matter how accommodating she was about the event; dive bombing the heck out of the lunar landscape, even such a small piece, demands a small bit of recompense.
Unsure on whether to delve into the audio/visual You Tube compilation with both feet? Calm those uncertain nerves by dipping below the cut.
Kathy McCarty – Rocketship
We’ve got a toothbrush, toothpaste, flannel for our face, pajamas, a hairbrush, new shoes and a case. We’ve got a rocketship. Our bags: packed and ready. Are you ready for us?
Amanda Palmer – Astronaut
Loving someone who does not love you back has a familiar sting to it. It reminds that the moon can be a harsh mistress. When humankind finally reaches your silver plains we(Ms Palmer and this kindly Editor) would like to remind you: this relationship does not have to be rocky.
Lemon Jelly – Space Walk
Reaching to the heavens, we decide to take a walk into the void.
Guster – Satellite
Looking to the skies to spy on a stop-motion Guster.
Ella Fitzgerald – How High the Moon (1966)
To answer the question a scientist would say 384,403 kilometers (238,857 miles) from Earth center to Moon center. We say the height is a mere fraction less than that of the stars.
