Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 12:52

Dear Mr. Botella,

Hi this is Hennessey, from Mr. Wood"s class at Talbert middle school. When I read the overview I was wondering how does a super moon form? How is life on a ship for that long? Is this ur first expedition? Hopefully you can answer my questions. Have a great time on your expedition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                                  Sincerly, Hennessey

Juan Botella

Hi Henessy, thanks for writing. What some people call the super moon happens when the
full moon coincides with the time of the year in which we are closest to
it. The moon appears 14% bigger and 30% brighter. Life on the ship is great
as long as I find something to do. I have enough projects to keep me busy,
otherwise it would be very boring. This is not my first expedition, but it
is the longest by far and the most remote. Thanks for writing, and for he
good wishes,
Juan.