Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lunar Golf
In 1971, Alan Shepard became the first (and only) person to play golf on the moon. How is golfing on the moon different from playing here on Earth?
The moon has only ⅙ the gravity of Earth, and no air or atmosphere to slow the ball down. So when Shepard hit is ball, it flew 600 feet—much farther than it would have here.
En 1971, Alan Shepard se convertió en la primera (y única) persona en jugar golf en la luna. ¿Cuáles son las diferencias entre jugar al golf en la Luna en comparación con en la Tierra?
La luna solo tiene 1/6 de la gravedad de la Tierra, y no hay aire ni atmósfera que desacelere la pelota. Entonces, cuando Shepard la golpeó, la pelota voló 600 pies: mucho m´as lejos de lo que habría llegado aquí.
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Scientists and astronauts use the laws of physics to understand how objects (like planets and rockets) move through space.
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Los científicos y astronautas usan las leyes de la física para entender cómo se mueven en el espacio los objectos (como planetas y cohetes).
Erected by New York Hall of Science.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 40° 44.864′ N, 73° 51.121′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker is on Avenue of Science east of 111th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of the New York Hall of Science on the Rocket Park Mini Golf course. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47-01 111th Street, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mercury - Atlas D (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocket Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Man on the Moon / Rocket History (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1964-65 New York World's Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemini Titan II (within
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
