Re: The drive's a Seagate...
"When you consider that that's barely more than a quarter of the way to the Sun, that's actually a bit disappointing :)"
I find it awe-inspiring. This sort of thing really hammers home just how big space is.
Another comparison I once calculated that puts it into perspective, is that if we could build roads in space, and you drove a car along such an interplanetary M1 at 100 kph (60 mph) 24/7 without ever having to stop for food, fuel or rest - it would take you 6 months to reach the Moon, and 126 years to reach the Sun...!
Biting the hand that feeds IT
