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Lunar "X" and "V" 5 Year Schedule

Last post by Hankmeister3 « Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:03 pm
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by JayTee » Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:05 am

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I found this info just this morning as I felt that tonight might be the night for the X and V . And it is, for me anyway! Assuming I get a...

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JT, actually I'm too lazy to THINK about stuff like that!

Cheers, and may the great bird of the galaxy bless your attic space … or you roll-off...

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Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:03 pm
Moon photo taken with a smartphone

Last post by bladekeeper « Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:16 am
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by Marcelo F. » Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:49 pm

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Equipment:
Asus Zenfone and 8 dob telescope, no filter, no PS.

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Very nice, Marcelo! :)

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:16 am
Moments of overwhelming happiness

Last post by helicon « Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:03 pm
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by rocdoc » Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:32 pm

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I just have to share this here. My daughter is now 16 months. She is a lot of fun and makes me really happy. Given that I do this as a hobby, I have...

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What a great story. I hope your daughter gets increasingly engaged with the night sky - a budding astronomer in the making! Mine are 22 and 20 at the...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:03 pm
Boeing Proposes ‘Fewest Steps to the Moon’ for NASA’s Human Lander

Last post by Marcelo F. « Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:52 pm

by Marcelo F. » Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:52 pm

The news is already from the 5th, I do not know if it has been placed here in another topic. But here is the link:

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Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:52 pm
Apollo Landing Site

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:19 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:22 pm

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From Pete Lawrence in the the Sky at Night Magazine:

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Regards

Graeme

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There is a full list of all landings by country with coordinates if interested:

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:19 pm
Is The Moon Male Or Female?

Last post by AntennaGuy « Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:50 pm
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by Refractordude » Wed Oct 16, 2019 3:43 am
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Due to the beauty of the moon, I say female.

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It's all here. Based on the various male and female gods.
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Last post by AntennaGuy
Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:50 pm
Non-photo atlas?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:36 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:58 pm

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I know Rukl is popular for photo atlases, but I'm wondering if there are any good correct image graphical atlases. I have the S&T CI map, but I don't...

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I have various pdf lunar atlases, unfortunately they are a bit large for loading here.
If you wish send me a PM with your email and I will send you...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:36 pm
A Guide to the Moon (F. Yu. Ziegel)

Last post by bladekeeper « Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:45 pm
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by Kos » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:13 pm

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Всем привет!

Возможно будет интересно читателям. Прекрасный путеводитель, по Луне.

Вот и закончилась моя работа над редакцией статей, посвященных...

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Thank you very much for sharing the article links, Kos!

On a humorous note, Google translated the VK text quite readily, but I was having some...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:45 pm
Janssen's face?

Last post by helicon « Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:41 pm
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by MrShorty » Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:01 am

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Got a moment to look at the waxing crescent tonight, and found this face/bust in Janssen crater.

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Very interesting - must have been carved by ancient astronauts...

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Last post by helicon
Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:41 pm
India Has Located Its Lost Moon Lander And Is Trying to Make Contact

Last post by Chich « Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:39 pm

by Chich » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:39 pm

Here's hoping :)

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Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:39 pm
Good Lunar app

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:09 am
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by Bigzmey » Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:00 pm

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It finally happened. I have gotten under the spell and joined the ranks of lunatics. :lol:

So, can someone recommend a nice Lunar app? I am...

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OT: Googling around, I found Virtual Moon Atlas. It's for PCs or laptops, but I just installed it and it looks to be an excellent program. High res...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:09 am
Anyone excited about the upcoming Artemis Program?

Last post by Star Dad « Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:32 pm
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by OBXgirl » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:34 pm

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I am so excited about this new Lunar Program. Going back to stay, learning to use sustainable methods to inhabit a new world...just amazing. Add in...

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NASA's funding is so dramatically smaller than it was in the 60s that I find it incredulous that they have been able to accomplish so much on so...

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Last post by Star Dad
Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:32 pm
Lunar Crater Telescope Sites

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:13 pm
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by seer » Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:43 pm

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They built a radio telescope in a crater on earth. Will they be doing the same on the far side of the moon and if so have they started picking out...

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I've read about the concept in astro mags or Science News or something and there was also mention in at least one sci-fi novel, but I've not seen...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:13 pm
Chinese rover finds a surprise on the moon

Last post by AntennaGuy « Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:15 pm

by AntennaGuy » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:15 pm

China says it found something bizarre and unexpected on the moon

A strange gel-like substance they say... from outer space? Wait, haven't we heard...

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Last post by AntennaGuy
Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:15 pm
Lunar Terminator and Visualization Tool

Last post by JayTee « Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:00 pm
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by Star Dad » Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:43 pm

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I can't find the original posting here, so I presume it was on the old site. Someone posted a schedule of the Lunar V and X visibility times until...

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In that post, I just made the line that reads all times are UT , more readable.

JT

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Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:00 pm
Something A Bit out of place...

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:49 pm
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by bladekeeper » Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:39 am

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On the Moon right now. Just on the western edge of Mare Crisium. A little flickering (due to seeing) point source of light. I can see it on my laptop...

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Yeah, I'm thinking most likely a satellite that was bright enough to show through (probably) thinned-out cloud cover.

Cloudy last night, but around...

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:49 pm
Apollo 11 Landing Film

Last post by Don Quixote « Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:22 pm
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by Don Quixote » Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:05 am

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Maybe you have seen this. This was the first time for me. I hope you all will enjoy this.

Watch Apollo 11: The Complete Descent on YouTube

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I found one on youtube.

Thank you OBX.
This is a great video.
I am having Sooo much fun watching these.

I hope you have a great day.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:22 pm
Hugh Percy Wilkins’s Map of the Moon on display in London

Last post by KingNothing13 « Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:33 pm
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by Chich » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:34 am

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For anyone visiting London before January this would be something to take in.

Interesting to see that NASA bought a copy for the Apollo missions.

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Wow - the dedication and detail on that is astounding.

I would love to see a copy (Since I will never likely see the original!)

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Last post by KingNothing13
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:33 pm
Partial lunar eclipse 16 July 2019.

Last post by KingClinton « Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:05 am
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by KingClinton » Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:49 am

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There will be a partial eclipse of the Moon on 16 July 2019.

It will be best viewed from Africa, Europe and eastern Asia.
From South America the...

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Some great photos here:-

I wish I had thought of going to Jodrell Bank, it is only an hour away from me! :(

Super images, thanks for the link!

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Last post by KingClinton
Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:05 am
National geographic, 50 years of lunar landings.

Last post by KingClinton « Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:49 am

by KingClinton » Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:49 am

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Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:49 am
Nearest Moon Rocks

Last post by Ozypic « Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:44 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:26 am

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This is neat - it is a map of where the moon rocks are on display.

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Oh why didn't you post that 4 days ago when I was in Canberra, hahah ah well that's something to look forward to next time I go there. Very...

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Last post by Ozypic
Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:44 pm
Lunar Impact Sites

Last post by seer « Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:14 pm
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by seer » Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:18 pm

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Has anyone marked these on their map yet? Are any visible with a telescope?

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Well if you are already on the moon and you need some parts for making something or fixing something it might be better to scavenge them there rather...

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Last post by seer
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:14 pm
Moon shots June 15

Last post by Ozypic « Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:14 am
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by MrShorty » Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:50 pm

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Managed some shots of the moon last night. Featured tonight we have Aristarchus and it's accompanying plateau, Kepler and Reiner Gamma, and Proclus...

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Cool pics . Thanks for posting them . Phill

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Last post by Ozypic
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:14 am
Learning to Appreciate the Moon

Last post by Don Quixote « Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:32 pm
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by helicon » Tue May 28, 2019 3:28 pm

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Yes, I was one of those amateur astronomers who had nothing but disdain for the evil orb. It was always emitting a form of natural light pollution...

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Very nice appreciating Mark.! :-)
I also like the 8 day set. That is very nice.
Cheers!

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:32 pm
Flashes of light on the moon

Last post by GCoyote « Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:27 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:05 pm

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Mysterious flashes of light observed on the moon’s surface
See
:Think:

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Hope they find something interesting.
Thanks!

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Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:27 pm

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