And it certainly doesn’t help that most peoples’ knowledge of non-Earth
gravity comes entirely from television, where, since zero-gravity
filming is impractical, the writers invariably come up with some sort
of confusing phlebotinum (most commonly magnetic boots) to make them
behave more like regular-gravity environments.
I think you’re on to something. I was wondering why the “heavy boots”
people singled out the boots. Why not say “heavy suits” or that the
astronauts themselves were heavier than pens. Didn’t 2001: A Space
Odyssey start the first zero-gravity scene with a floating pen and a
flight attendant walking up the wall?
I think you’re on to something. I was wondering why the “heavy boots” people singled out the boots. Why not say “heavy suits” or that the astronauts themselves were heavier than pens. Didn’t 2001: A Space Odyssey start the first zero-gravity scene with a floating pen and a flight attendant walking up the wall?