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Date: 24 Jul 2006 10:27:29
From: Pete Lawrence
Subject: Moon phases and a thin crescent
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Since the middle of July I found myself trying to capture more and
more waning Moon phases from the last quarter Moon on the 17th. I've
done this before (actually a much longer sequence which can be seen at
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/moonview5.html ). I do have a capture for
the 18th but seeing was poor and the result rather messes up the
sequence - I might have another go at it later. Anyway here's the
full sequence capture up to a very difficult thin crescent on the 23rd
July which was hampered with criss-crossing clouds.
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/l2006/lunarphases_july_2006-fullsize.jpg
Now, I thought the 23rd would be the end of the story, however...
This morning (24th) I got up early and took a look into the
north-east. I was somewhat surprised to see lots of clouds around. I
decided to hang on and keep an eye on what was happening. I knew the
Moon was in there somewhere but I couldn't see any stars to find my
way around. I saw Venus and decided to set up my telescope in my front
garden, just in case. At 04h00m UT I was tired and on the verge of
giving up. I still couldn't see stars but could see things around me
in the garden very clearly as the dawn was advancing fast. Suddenly,
between two thick cloud banks, I picked up a thin white line in my
binoculars and sprang into action...
A few tense moments when I had to move the telescope to avoid a lamp
post and a few snips at a straggly bush in the front garden (which now
has a rectangular section taken out of it!) and I had the incredibly
faint crescent in my finder. Moments later, there it was on my
computer screen - a sight as beautiful as any I've ever seen in the
sky. Small distant birds were flying across the giant crescent - an
awesome sight. Here's the end result...
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/l2006/2006-07-24_04-13-14_flat.jpg
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Pete
http://www.digitalsky.org.uk
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 18:46:49
From: Norbert
Subject: Re: Moon phases and a thin crescent
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Pete Lawrence nous a donc écrit :
> Since the middle of July I found myself trying to capture more and
> more waning Moon phases from the last quarter Moon on the 17th. I've
> done this before (actually a much longer sequence which can be seen at
> http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/moonview5.html ). I do have a capture for
> the 18th but seeing was poor and the result rather messes up the
> sequence - I might have another go at it later. Anyway here's the
> full sequence capture up to a very difficult thin crescent on the 23rd
> July which was hampered with criss-crossing clouds.
Original mounting of the pictures :)
Nice as usual, Pete.
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Norbert. (no X for the answer)
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 16:14:17
From: lal_truckee
Subject: Re: Moon phases and a thin crescent
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Pete Lawrence wrote:
> Since the middle of July I found myself trying to capture more and
> more waning Moon phases from the last quarter Moon on the 17th.
impressive. thank you.
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Date: 25 Jul 2006 13:11:45
From: oriel36
Subject: Re: Moon phases and a thin crescent
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Your particular nasty habit of mixing moon phases with planetary phases
is sub-geocentric and ultimately destructive.
Changes in orbital orientation between planets in common heliocentric
motion shout out that changing phases indicate heliocentric
motion,dwelling on phases with a Ra/Dec system is lethal to the
information carried by changes in orbital orientation and recognition
of the Earth's orbital orientation changes in accordance with Keplerian
geometry and motion -
"When you speak of the components of motions, you speak of something
which is only imagination, and which does not exist in reality; for
nothing performs the circuits in the sky except the body ofthe planet
itself [Nihil enim in coelo circuit praeter ipsum corpusplanetae];
[there is] no orb [nullus orbis], no epicycle [nullus epicyclus];you,
who have been initiated into Tychonian astronomy should know that. Now,
if we adhere to the fundamental claim that noth-ing moves except the
body of the planet, the question then arises:what is the path traced
out by the circumvolution of this body[linea corpor=E8 circumeunte"
KEPLER
The Newtonian mutations of Copernican heliocentricity are far worse
than the Tychonic mutations,it gives rise to people who are
unapologetic about their sub-geocentric celestial
sphere.concepts.Unable to use orbital orientations,celestial phases
join the horror show which passes itself off as astronomy.
Pete Lawrence wrote:
> Since the middle of July I found myself trying to capture more and
> more waning Moon phases from the last quarter Moon on the 17th. I've
> done this before (actually a much longer sequence which can be seen at
> http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/moonview5.html ). I do have a capture for
> the 18th but seeing was poor and the result rather messes up the
> sequence - I might have another go at it later. Anyway here's the
> full sequence capture up to a very difficult thin crescent on the 23rd
> July which was hampered with criss-crossing clouds.
>
> http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/l2006/lunarphases_july_2006-fullsize.jpg
>
> Now, I thought the 23rd would be the end of the story, however...
>
> This morning (24th) I got up early and took a look into the
> north-east. I was somewhat surprised to see lots of clouds around. I
> decided to hang on and keep an eye on what was happening. I knew the
> Moon was in there somewhere but I couldn't see any stars to find my
> way around. I saw Venus and decided to set up my telescope in my front
> garden, just in case. At 04h00m UT I was tired and on the verge of
> giving up. I still couldn't see stars but could see things around me
> in the garden very clearly as the dawn was advancing fast. Suddenly,
> between two thick cloud banks, I picked up a thin white line in my
> binoculars and sprang into action...
>
> A few tense moments when I had to move the telescope to avoid a lamp
> post and a few snips at a straggly bush in the front garden (which now
> has a rectangular section taken out of it!) and I had the incredibly
> faint crescent in my finder. Moments later, there it was on my
> computer screen - a sight as beautiful as any I've ever seen in the
> sky. Small distant birds were flying across the giant crescent - an
> awesome sight. Here's the end result...
>
> http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/l2006/2006-07-24_04-13-14_flat.jpg
>=20
> --=20
> Pete
> http://www.digitalsky.org.uk
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