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Old September 3rd 06, 05:01 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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Default Smart-1 Impact - animated .gif


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I managed to get set-up with the LX-90 and a ToUcam Pro for the crash
of the Smart-1 probe on the lunar surface. Being unfamiliar with the
topography around the Lake of Excellence, I took a whack at framing the
area that I thought would be targeted. I could not lay a hand on my 6.3
reducer so I ended up getting it at f/10 instead. Oh, well...at least
the clouds gave me a break.

http://cosmonut.org/Smart-1.gif



Excellent. There is even a brief after glow. I didn't see anything at
160X's.