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Just got this from Astronomy-on-line forum and thought I would pass it here:-)

Tim

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Some more "Inside Scoop" on Deep Impact, this on the lighter side (and for you
music buffs):

Deep Impact: The Inside Scoop
From Mission Scientist, Lucy McFadden

June 27, 2005

As I write this, we are only a few days away from our encounter with Comet
Tempel 1. It’s the culmination of many hours of planning on the part of so many
people. As the work intensity increases, there is an accompanying burst of
energy. We remain focused, and yet appreciate those brief moments of wit and
humor.

So, for our first order of business, let’s have some fun. What does the Deep
Impact science team do when they go out to dinner after a team meeting? Some of
them put together a playlist of their favorite songs.



Rock Around the Clock -- Bill Hailey and the CometsThe mission team works 24/7
as the time of encounter approaches.



Bennie and the Jets -- Elton John lyrics by Bernie TaupinEvery comet has a jet
or two, or three, or four, or...?



Baby It's Cold Outside -- Lyrics by Bing CrosbyOur spacecraft is enduring the
cold. It’s at 138K!



We Will Rock You – QueenAnticipating the moment of impact.



Pressure -- QueenThe shockwave that the comet will experience at impact.



Breaking Up is Hard to Do – Neil SedakaThe separation of the Impactor from the
Flyby spacecraft on July 3 6:00 UT.



Surprise Symphony -- Haydn

Here comes a comet!


Hit Me with Your Best Shot -- Pat Benetar

Said the spacecraft to the comet.


Blinded by the Light -- Bruce Springstein

Anticipating an increase in light at the moment of impact.


I’ve Got You Under My Skin -- Frank Sinatra

Said the comet to the impactor.

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