[AZ-Observing] Re: Moon
- From: "Steven Dodder" <sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 07:33:53 +0000
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
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>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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