09 FEB 16 young Moon

Nakedgun
Posted 10/02/2016 - 06:31 Link
3% illuminated.

Near top edge in first shot.

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- David

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Father Ted
Posted 14/02/2016 - 21:32 Link
I like the first image as a sunset, but the moon is too small (IMHO) to really be a part of the image.
Number two is a great shot of Earthshine, but there is a small white dot at about 2 O'Clock which needs to be removed.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

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gtis
Posted 14/02/2016 - 23:49 Link
Hi ted
The White dot I think is a star just coming out off being occult by the moon Google it
Neil
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Father Ted
Posted 15/02/2016 - 07:11 Link
gtis wrote:
Hi ted
The White dot I think is a star just coming out off being occult by the moon Google it
Neil
See: not only should I have thought of that, I should have known it!!!
Been too long since I got my telescope out!
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

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Nakedgun
Posted 16/02/2016 - 03:15 Link
Father Ted wrote:
I like the first image as a sunset, but the moon is too small (IMHO) to really be a part of the image.
Better?

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Father Ted
Posted 16/02/2016 - 20:38 Link
Much
Still a glorious sunset as well.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

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cardiffgareth
Posted 16/02/2016 - 20:39 Link
What does it mean by 3% illuminated ?
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Father Ted
Posted 16/02/2016 - 21:07 Link
% of the moon which is lit.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

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cardiffgareth
Posted 16/02/2016 - 21:12 Link
How do you measure that ?!
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Nakedgun
Posted 17/02/2016 - 01:22 Link
cardiffgareth wrote:
How do you measure that ?!
I have an astronomy program (there are many available) which will provide this info for any date / time and location.
- David

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