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Can Someone Explain This?

Last post by mikemarotta « Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:58 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:35 am

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Can not figure this out. Perhaps you can. Right click the image. Thanks

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When setting up at night, if I have a crescent or more in the west - no view to the east in my yard - I will line up the finder and spend some time...

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Last post by mikemarotta
Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:58 pm
Penumbral strawberry moon.

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:13 am
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by KingClinton » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:42 am

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Had a few hazy clouds doing their best to play hide and seek with the moon but managed a few good views.

At the maximum phase of the penumbral and...

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nice shots thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:13 am
Best Book For Stargazers About The Moon

Last post by Refractordude « Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:08 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:45 am

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A book that has an atlas with photographic images. Oh and under $30 bucks. Thanks to all.

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I found a used copy of The Clementine Atlas of the Moon , Cambridge Press, at Half Price Books for around $20. I haven't read through the text, but...

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Last post by Refractordude
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:08 pm
Orbiting the moon vid

Last post by alder1 « Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:59 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:25 pm

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I bookmarked this one:

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Wow! Thanks!

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Last post by alder1
Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:59 pm
Day lunar filter

Last post by Chich « Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:37 am

by Chich » Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:37 am

This may be an odd question, never thought about it before, but what would be a good filter for observing the moon during the daytime?

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Last post by Chich
Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:37 am
Virtual Lunar Atlas 7

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:44 am
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by 515bonner » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:29 am

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After many years, the Virtual Lunar Atlas has been updated to version 7.
It can be downloaded from
Major improvements over 6 with user interface...

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The resolution of this new version is amazing!
Lunar observers you really need to download this.

Integration of the new version of the anonymous...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Jul 05, 2020 4:44 am
Lunar eclipse tonight.

Last post by KingClinton « Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:16 am
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by KingClinton » Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:08 am

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I saw this reminder, only a partial eclipse from Durban.
Not sure about the rest of the world.

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Picture with a phone through the eyepiece.
Lower left limb is supposed to mark the spot.

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Last post by KingClinton
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:16 am
USGS releases first-ever comprehensive geologic map of the Moon

Last post by Marcelo F. « Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:18 am
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:25 pm

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A link to a downloadable map located at the end of the article is down at the moment, but the article itself works just fine. A map and key can be...

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The most detailed map of the moon's geology ever released may help astronauts explore the lunar surface

The Business Insider article:

The map:

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Last post by Marcelo F.
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:18 am
New Book "Luna Cognita"

Last post by Altocumulus « Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:41 am
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by coopman » Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:28 am

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A massive three volume study on our moon by Robert A. Garfinkle is now available for purchase. It is reported to be awesome by those who have already...

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Comprehensive is certainly a word that could be used!

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Last post by Altocumulus
Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:41 am
NASA Reveals Wild Project For Turning a Moon Crater Into a Radio Telescope

Last post by helicon « Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:13 pm
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by Chich » Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:10 am

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Very cool. I hope it comes to fruition

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I think there was a move by the U.S. govt yesterday calling for mining the moon - the google guys (Larry and Sergei) already have a company focused...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:13 pm
A little viewing 4.4.20

Last post by terrynak « Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:42 am
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by pakarinen » Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:22 pm

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Had a good hour of viewing with my Mak last night before high clouds started coming in. Used an orange filter in the diagonal and was able to go up...

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Had a good hour of viewing with my Mak last night before high clouds started coming in. Used an orange filter in the diagonal and was able to go up...

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Last post by terrynak
Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:42 am
Good EPs for lunar?

Last post by helicon « Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:40 pm
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by pakarinen » Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:30 pm

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I have an assortment of wide angle Vixens, Orions, etc. but I'm wondering if there are possibly better EPs for lunar with a 90mm Mak.

For grins I...

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I have various plossls - I find they work well on the moon, of course - not as good on DSO's.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:40 pm
Is The Moon Male Or Female?

Last post by KingClinton « Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:29 am
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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 all depends on the culture.

Below is a cut and paste from a full article that was originally posted here:

This is how various cultural groups...
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Last post by KingClinton
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:29 am
Nuking the moon - The Secret USAF Project A119

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:44 pm
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by Marcelo F. » Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:46 am

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What if the moon wasn't the pristine untouched celestial body that we thought it was when Apollo 11 landed, what if it had already been used as a...

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Geez. It kinda bugged me that Apollo left junk and footprints behind. I'm not sure I'm going to like what a manned base is going to do to the...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Mar 11, 2020 12:44 pm
Space.com article - Earth and moon different compositions

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:30 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:57 am

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Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:30 pm
Tracking mounts and the Moon

Last post by Altocumulus « Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am
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by Ylem » Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:25 am

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Just wondering how many folks use tracking mounts for visual observing of the Moon?

I admit I have ignored the Moon since I was a kid, but as I age...

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If you observing the moon it will not be long before you would want to photograph it. With a tracking mount which is tracking at lunar rate you have...

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Last post by Altocumulus
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:16 am
Chinese rover finds a surprise on the moon

Last post by Ylem « Fri Mar 06, 2020 2:11 am
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by AntennaGuy » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:15 pm

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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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So that's where Synta get the grease in their focusers from then. Makes sense.

LOL :lol:

Just got home from work, I needed a laugh :lol:

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Last post by Ylem
Fri Mar 06, 2020 2:11 am
Moon phases 2020 - Northern hemisphere - video.

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:37 pm
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by KingClinton » Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:25 pm

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Found this video and had to share.

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Wow, that's a lot of info in one video. It was interesting to try to take it all in.

Thanks Clinton,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:37 pm
Lunar Occultation of Mars - 2/18/2020

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:59 am
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by seigell » Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:26 pm

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LUNAR OCCULTATION of MARS

Early Morning, Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Given clear skies, all of the United States (with the exception of Alaska and...

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Thanks for the heads up Seigell! Here on the West coast, it will start ~3 am but the Moon will be rising about the same time. Someone with clear...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:59 am
SW 180 Mak Lunarshots- Gassendi.

Last post by NGC 1365 « Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:51 am
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by NGC 1365 » Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:43 am

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Lunar capture taken last year with a ZWO ASI 174 mono( which I recently sold) and a Skywatcher 180 Maksutov. 12_52_11Z.jpg

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Thanks Mandrew and Altocumulus. These 180 Maks are great lunar scopes. I’ve sold off or gave away all my imaging equipment, just never enjoyed it, I...

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Last post by NGC 1365
Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:51 am
Lunar Crater Telescope Sites

Last post by Altocumulus « Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:01 am
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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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Perhaps China have already built a moon base on the far side :D

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Last post by Altocumulus
Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:01 am
Joint ESA Russian Mission

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sat Feb 01, 2020 4:56 pm

by Graeme1858 » Sat Feb 01, 2020 4:56 pm

Joint ESA Russian Mission to prospect the Moon:

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Feb 01, 2020 4:56 pm
Good Lunar app

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:59 pm
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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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Thanks everyone! Many options to choose from.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:59 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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Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:03 pm

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