[meteorite-list] harrison "jack"schmidt

[Walter Branch]

Hello Steve and List,

Harrison "Jack" Schmitt was the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 17.  He was
actually the only trained scientist (geologist) to land on the moon and had
to learn to fly to become an astronaut.  Schmitt bumped Joe Allen, who was
the original Apollo 17 LMP, when the scientific community complained that no
trained scientest had landed on and studied the moon.  Allen later flew the
space shuttle.

Here is perhaps the most famous picture from the Apollo 17 flight:

http://www.branchmeteorites.com/misc/schmitt.jpg

Apollo 17 was our last manned flight to the moon and brought back 243 lbs of
moon rocks.

-Walter
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!" <steve_arnol60120 at yahoo.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 6:23 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] harrison "jack"schmidt


> Hi and good evening list.Just a side note on late sunday afternoon,feb.6th
> concerning, harrison schmidt.For those who have not had the chance to meet
> this fine man, you'll all be in for a real treat.Unfortunatly I'll be
> flying back to chicago following my 5 day stay in tucson.I,and rob
> elliott, had the great privilage to meet this man on march, 3rd 2003 last
> year at the opening of the JAMES DUPONT COLLECTION house.He gave a small
> presentation at the opening last year.You will not believe the energy the
> man has.Also he looks great and is full of vigor and life.You will want to
> listen to what this man has to say about all his apollo missions.I envy
> you who will be able to see him.Have a great weekend all.
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>                                    steve arnold, chicago
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