Well, in fact, even if you don't shoot (and stay on earth), you are still surrounded by a huge number of stars.
It could also mean that shots at the moon are attemped only in movie productions, and that the projectile will drop back to earth, right between the stars (here: "famous actors"). Best regards, Klaus > This quote has bothered me every time I've heard it over the years, > considering the discrepancy in distance between the Moon and the > stars. Does it bother anyone else? Or am I just being too picky? > > > > >EMAZING Quote of the Day > >Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars. > >- Les Brown > > > > > > > -- Ronn! :) > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > > -- Ronn Blankenship > Instructor of Astronomy/Planetary Science > University of Montevallo > Montevallo, AL > > Standard Disclaimer: Unless specifically stated > otherwise, any opinions stated herein are the personal > opinions of the author and do not represent the > official position of the University of Montevallo. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >
