Gary, The geostatic explanation is very simple, because what you see is what is actually going on. The Moon rotates E->W about the World in 24h 50.5m. The Sun rotates E->W about the World in 24h. I.e., the Sun, although being further out, is going around quicker. The Moon's orbital plane is slightly inclined to the ecliptic, which explains why we do not get eclipses more often (the Moon always casts a shadow, but it seldom falls on the World). The heliocentric situation is far more complicated to describe. As for the geosynchronous satellite, if such a thing exists, no, we are no nearer to reaching agreement yet. However, we have not really brought it back into focus yet, either. I'm trying to keep the discussion on the Apollo (alleged) landings. But discuss the satellite with Philip and others, if you wish. I have no objection. Neville. Gary Shelton <garylshelton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Dr. Jones, Have you moved closer to the settlement of the solar eclipse shadow issue? I still do not understand how the geostatic side explains this, when the heliocentric relies upon the linear speed of the moon, and this is the very factor that is missing from the geostatic worldview. Also, are we any closer concerning the geosychronous satellite figure eights being possible in a geostatic universe? (This problem is so very hard for me to even conceptualize....) Sincerely, Gary Shelton --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun!