Sighting Extremely Slender Moons Part II May 9, 2008
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Clouds… and more Clouds.
Earlier in April, I wrote about a challenge that came to our attention via a Sky & Telescope article here at Astroguyz. The Canadian Maritime Provences and extreme northeastern Maine had a chance at a unique record; sighting the youngest New Moon with optical aid.
Moon sighting records have almost reached mythic status amongst “visual athletes.” (more…)