Posted by Bob on March 26, 1999 at 16:12:02:
In Reply to: Comets posted by Gunnar on March 25, 1999 at 22:32:23:
Worlds In Collision, if I remember correctly, was by Eric Von Daniken (?), I am not sure since it's been about fifteen years since I read it. I remember how fascinating it was at the time. It was an attempted documentory from legends, ancient writings, the Bible, etc. to support the author's theory that some of earth's catastrophic or phenomenal events were the result of near collisions with Venus. These included the deluge of Noah's day, some of the events related to the Exodus, geological evidence of the earth's magnetic poles changing polarity, and much more (memory fails me). His theory was that the object we now call Venus was ejected from Jupiter and approached earth as a great comet and that several close encounters with earth and Mars finally adjusted its orbit to where it is today. It was interesting then, but looking back now, I think he interpreted evidence, legends, etc. to suit his pre-drawn conclusion. but if you are interested in Comets and such, I would still recommend it. Finding it might be a problem.