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2005-07-16 Home Front: Tech

N.M. Site Marks Anniversary of Bomb Test

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Posted by Steve White 2005-07-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Here is an amazing picture, after 16 milliseconds. Much more at
http://www.radiochemistry.org/history/nuke_tests/trinity/

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2005-07-16 03:34|| 2005-07-16 03:34|| Front Page Top

#2 A quick note: This is an extra opening, for the anniversary. Tthe Trinity site is opened to the public twice each year, once in April and in October.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-07-16 04:24|| 2005-07-16 04:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Tourists? But it's contaimnated for ever more! Don't drink the milk there! It's a trap!

Posted by Shipman 2005-07-16 08:16|| 2005-07-16 08:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Here's a picture of Herb carrying the core. I'm particularly happy that he's in no way ashamed of what he did - it was necessary, and I am certain that the work and service of Herb and many many others has been the prime reason that there hasn't been a general war since 1945.

Posted by Tony (UK) 2005-07-16 10:22|| 2005-07-16 10:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Addendum: It's most likely that it's only half the core! :)

Posted by Tony (UK) 2005-07-16 10:23|| 2005-07-16 10:23|| Front Page Top

#6 If you are going to NM for any reason, let me recommend a visit to the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque. Last time I went there I just missed a visit by none other than Gen. Paul Tibbets, who I would suspect might make a guest appearance, even though he is getting on in years. (If that's the case, though, it will be SRO).

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-07-16 11:12|| 2005-07-16 11:12|| Front Page Top

#7 An uncle machined the case for a big bomb. He had no idea what it was and didn't care. After the two bombings he was told what it was for. He was sort of conflicted about it. Proud he did it but wished he had not been told.

Posted by 3dc 2005-07-16 12:01|| 2005-07-16 12:01|| Front Page Top

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