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…)
New Moon Update May 2, 2008
Posted by webmaster in : Extreme Astronomy , add a commentDear loyal Astroguyz fans: Due to record flooding, the attempt at the youngest New Moon sighting has changed location. We will now be posting on Westford Hill, in Hodgdon, Maine at sunset on May 5th. If anyone is interested, leave a comment and I’ll circulate further info. And of course, pray for clear skies!
May 2008: News & Notes May 1, 2008
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Stickney Crater, Phobos. (Photo Credit; HiRiSE, NASA)
Phobos Imaged: The Mars Reconaisance Orbiter recently swept by the Martian Moon, Phobos, earlier in April snapping the above picture. The unprecedented detail in the images reveal landslides, grooves and a splash of uncharacteristic blue. The large crater Stickney in the above picture was named after the wife of Martian moon discoverer Asaph Hall. (more…)