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Date: 12 Aug 2006 12:39:43
From: canopus56
Subject: Obs op: Galileo moon astrophoto 8/15/2006 3:56 UTC
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European amateur Jim Mosher has an extensive website regarding his project
to obtain photographs that replicate Galileo's first telescopic wash
drawings of the Moon from the 1600s. Since all of the lunar positions to
replicate the drawings cannot be reached from one point on the Earth, he has
solicited help from amateurs to take photos of the Moon at specific dates
and times. This event is one listed at the "Reliving Galileo" website that
is accessible to North American observers:
http://www.pacifier.com/~tpope/Reproducing_Observations.htm
My impression from Jim's web posts is that he is happy to get any whole Moon
photographs taken at the proper date and time. Super high quality whole Moon
lunar imaging is not a prerequisite.
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Date: 12 Aug 2006 11:47:46
From: canopus56
Subject: Re: Obs op: Galileo moon astrophoto 8/15/2006 3:56 UTC
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canopus56 wrote:
> This event is one listed at the "Reliving Galileo" website that
> is accessible to North American observers:
> http://www.pacifier.com/~tpope/Reproducing_Observations.htm
Opps!. Scratch that one for North American. Should have checked it
closer. The Moon doesnot rise until after this event. Sorry for the
inconvenience. - Canopus56
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Date: 13 Aug 2006 19:32:35
From: canopus56
Subject: Re: Obs op: Galileo moon astrophoto 8/15/2006 3:56 UTC
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canopus56 wrote:
> European amateur Jim Mosher has an extensive website regarding his project
> to obtain photographs that replicate Galileo's first telescopic wash
> drawings of the Moon from the 1600s. <snip>
> http://www.pacifier.com/~tpope/Reproducing_Observations.htm
After checking this further, I believe this can be done by East coast
(NY, MD, etc.) observers as a low 25 deg photo. - Canopus56
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