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[Jeff Hopkins <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It seems someone may have been reading our messages.  This in the 
news this morning:

Science & Space
U.S. eyes return to the moon

Friday, December 5, 2003 Posted: 1429 GMT (10:29 PM HKT)

http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/12/04/us.moon/index.html


>Very well put, Jeff.  When I did my 110 list, I took the time to see some
>objects at one phase and again at another phase.  Even seeing them at
>roughly the same phase reveals slight differences of light v shadow. 
>Teriffic object, the Moon!
>   Also, you're right about being comfortable while observing, it makes all
>the difference in the world, so to speak.  :-)  Of course, that's true for
>any observing session.  If you're comfortable, you tire less easily,
>allowing you to concentrate more on what you're seeing, rather than how
>quickly you try to see what there is to see, if that makes any sense.
>
>Steve and Rosie Dodder
>sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx
>Visit my web site at http://www.stargazing.net/Astroman
>
>>From: Jeff Hopkins <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Reply-To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [AZ-Observing] Moon
>>Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:13:47 -0700
>>
>>For all those lunar observers it's a wonderful night to observe our
>>neighbor.
>>
>>Schiller (the elongated crater in the southern hemisphere) is
>>exceptional tonight. The mountain rim of Sinus Iridum in the northern
>>hemisphere just out of the terminator is spectacular. Actually last
>>night was even better before cloud came by.
>>
>>I find it delightful surprising each time I get a chance on a clear
>>night to observe the moon. While many seem to like the deep sky
>>objects better, I am a real fan of the moon. Even after untold years
>>of observing it I am still amazed at something new each time I look.
>>What many do not realize is the phase, time location create variances
>>that make each viewing unique.
>>
>>Part of it is the way I have my 6" refractor set up. It is very
>>comfortable to look continuously at the eyepiece.
>>
>  >Jeff

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