Neither of them is that stupid. I'm sure they realize the limitations
of solar wind sailing. But, the funny thing is by using the gravity
fields of various objects in the solar system, solar sails can and
probably eventually will be able to 'sail' towards the sun.

CN


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message news:L6gNd.14401$tU6.2456@edtnps91...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message ...
I hate to admit it but Jonathan is right and Mooron is wrong.

There is a 'solar wind.' It consists of charged particles and
it is strong enough to make it all the way to the heliopause.

These charged particles bouncing off the solar sails impart
small forces in the direction away from the sun and the sails
are propelled away at very high velocities though the acceleration is rather uninspiring.

Calling a recurring wave of charged particles a "Wind"..... well it's cute and all... but Ganz and Ozone think it's a breeze and
you can set your sails to the wind!

CM