Whew! Egypt = amazing. I can't even begin to describe the wonder and awe of standing inside a pyramid or walking the Avenue of the Sphinxes or sailing in a felucca on the Nile. It really is something everyone should do at some point in their lives.
The best part is that it seems I bear some resemblance to an Egyptian soap star, and had many requests to have my picture taken with people at the sites we visited. So much for my attempts to blend in to the crowd ...
—Photo by Jon Pearse
But enough about moi, it's Planetology day! The book is now officially released, and lucky me got to chat with the authors, astronaut Tom Jones and planetary geologist Ellen Stofan, about their careers, their passions, and their extensive knowledge of planets.
What follows is a pared-down version of our conversation for your reading pleasure.
And don't forget, there's still time to submit a recipe for the solar system cupcake contest. The winner gets their recipe published here and a copy of Planetology sent to them—so get baking!
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