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Comet Lovejoy by
Albert[_2_]
What is the likelihood of spotting it over the next few days (given clear
skies) in a town in SE England with nothing more than a 4" RFT?
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MOON - VESTA, May 14, 07 - by
Ben
Moon, May 14
03h UTC
coords: 00 02 n 00 23
cent long trmntr: w 55.415
sin long: -0.823
ecc ell: 0.6142
dist: 224 504 mi / 361.305 km
diam: 33.07'
illum: 10.5%
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May 13th 07 02:57 PM
by Ben
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Anyone have an answer? by
Lysdexic
As one with an interest in astounding facts I hope someone can answer this
question. Hubble's field of view for one particular observation was equated
with the...
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May 13th 07 10:45 AM
by WaltA
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May 13th 07 01:39 AM
by Zordan
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MOON - VESTA, May 13, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 13
03h UTC
coords: 23 59 n 01 30
cent long trmntr: w 42.33d
sin long: -0.673
ecc ell: 0.784
dist: 226 444 mi / 364 426 km
diam: 32.8'
illum: 18.9%
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May 12th 07 11:37 AM
by Ben
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Mistyry. by
Weatherlawyer
On Apr 13, 2:21 am, "Weatherlawyer" wrote:
I can't understand why there are no tropical cyclones extant and
etc., snipped
This...
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MOON - VESTA, May 12, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 12
03h UTC
coords: 23 08 s 05 20
cent long trmntr: w 31.19d
sin long: -0.518
ecc ell: 0.906
dist: 229 039 mi / 368 602 km
diam: 32.4'
illum: 28.9%
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May 11th 07 11:33 AM
by Ben
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MOON - VESTA, May 11, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 11
03h UTC
coords: 22 17 s 11 44
cent long trmntr: w 18.67d
sin long: -0.320
ecc ell: 0.978
dist: 232 030 mi / 373 416 km
diam: 32.0'
illum: 39.7%
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May 10th 07 06:16 AM
by Ben
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Luna in False Colour by
Anthony Ayiomamitis
Dear Group,
With clouds being the norm the past few days, I decided to sit down and
pursue something I had in mind for some time, namely a false colour...
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MOON - VESTA, May 10, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 10
03h UTC
coords: 21 26 s 17 25
cent long trmntr: w 6.13d
sin long: -0.1068
ecc ell: 0.9999
dist: 235 175 mi / 378 477 km
diam: 31.59'
ill: 49%
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May 9th 07 10:35 AM
by Ben
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Astronomy in Shanghai and Hong Kong? by
crapdriver
Hi All,
Next week I'm off to the above on a business trip, with a couple of days off
sightseeing in each place.
Can anyone recommend any equipment shops...
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MOON - VESTA, May 9, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 9
03h UTC
coords: 20 33 s 22 06
cent long trmntr: e 6.35d
sin long: 0.1165
ecc ell: 0.9738
dist: 238 272 mi / 383 463 km
diam: 31.16'
illum: 61%
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May 8th 07 10:36 AM
by Ben
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Clarity of an astronomical distinction by
oriel36[_2_]
The great Western astronomical insights are founded on the correct way
to approach and resolve the observed behavior of the other
planets,Copernicus...
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MOON / VESTA, May 8, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 8
0h UTC
coords: 19 31 s 25 55
cent long trmntr: e 20.31d
sin long: 0.347
ecc ell: 0.785
dist: 241 523 mi / 388 694 km
dia: 30.7'
illum: 72.7%
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May 7th 07 08:24 AM
by Ben
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MOON / VESTA, May 7, 07 by
Ben
Moon, May 7
0h UTC
coords: 18 35 s 27 51
cent long trmntr: e 32.628
sin long: 0.539
ecc ell: 0.785
dist: 244 108 mi / 392 854 km
dia: 30.4'
illum: 80.9%
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May 6th 07 08:33 AM
by Ben
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FS: Revelation 80mm scope plus bits. by
DH
The scope is now too heavy for me (I'm disabled), so I need the funds to buy a
lightweight Nikon spotting scope (about £500 ish).
** Revelation 80mm f6.2...
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