Neil Armstrong was no Christopher Columbus. In most respects, he was better. Unlike the famous fifteenth century seafarer, Armstrong knew where he landed. He also spent his time in public service, not in jail, and his passing was marked by world-wide encomiums. He ended his days as a celebrated explorer rather than a royal inconvenience.

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Seth Shostak was a contemporary American astronomer and author. Seth Shostak is an American astronomer and author, and is currently the senior astronomer for the SETI Institute. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Time — Reflections on the passage of time and how we spend it

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