NotSoSuperNova Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 So with a gap in the clouds I'm going to have my first dedicated viewing session of the Moon. I've been inside too long and I've got itchy feet but with the Moon so bright at the moment it's going to kill any DSO that I try find. It being the first time I'm not just looking at it as a whole or zoomed in to terminator, I have no idea what to go for. Any nice suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGC 1502 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hi Ryan. Best to learn the main Lunar features first at low power - the large lava filled mare, the biggest most prominent craters, mountain chains etc. Then you can relate the smaller features and where they are with reference to the main ones. When Lunar viewing, you can always use the eye you use the least, if you want to view dimmer targets afterwards, using your "normal" observing eye. (Or wait 10 minutes for your eye to dark adapt after being flooded with bright light). Regards, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The Virtual Moon Atlas is a great bit of kit:- http://ap-i.net/avl/en/download and it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzlightyear Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I find it very satisfying looking at the moon in a 25mm EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM63 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I've read that the Moon is that bright object behind the clouds. Seriously, one thing I like to do is to zoom into the known Lunar landing sites. You can't see them, but to know that someone has been to that crater is somewhat satisfying.This is a 'zoomable' chart. Lunar Landing sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzlightyear Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Cant see the usa flag though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoSuperNova Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 The Virtual Moon Atlas is a great bit of kit:- http://ap-i.net/avl/en/download and it's free.Thanks Alan, that's a great bit of kit. I should be able to prepare myself thoroughly with it. I think I'll follow your advice Ed and start with the more prominent features. And thanks Buzz and Rich (wouldn't want to leave you out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichM63 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Group hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJenko Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If you are a fan of ticking off items you have seen, there is an unofficial Lunar 100 : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_100. I also believe there is a version on this site, along with an additional 100 of more challenging items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I also believe there is a version on this site, along with an additional 100 of more challenging items.This is an excellent guide to the Lunar 100:- http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/96159-the-lunar-100-by-doc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingevader Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Full Moon Atlas is also useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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