tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post5104559152256986997..comments2024-01-15T02:00:51.896-06:00Comments on Phil's Astronomy Blog: Lunar Eclipse, Melbourne, June 16 2011Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-83961099121226349762011-12-06T07:01:02.423-06:002011-12-06T07:01:02.423-06:00Anonymous - luckily the moon is so bright that you...Anonymous - luckily the moon is so bright that you don't really need to go anywhere special. I observe and image the moon for my home in suburban Austin, Texas. When I used to live in Melbourne, I did the same from my yard in the SE suburbs. You can also observe most of the planets without issue from large cities. Anyway, no super dark skies needed fot the moon.<br /><br />If you want to observe other deep sky objects through a telescope, then dark skies ARE better. The Royal Astronomical Society of Melbourne has a dark sky site up near the airport (Tulla), but you can get very good observing just a short drive out of Melbourne (east or West). When I go back home I know take a short trip up to the Dandenong Randges for good viewing.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />PhilPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-39689834239278871612011-12-06T07:01:02.089-06:002011-12-06T07:01:02.089-06:00Anonymous - luckily the moon is so bright that you...Anonymous - luckily the moon is so bright that you don't really need to go anywhere special. I observe and image the moon for my home in suburban Austin, Texas. When I used to live in Melbourne, I did the same from my yard in the SE suburbs. You can also observe most of the planets without issue from large cities. Anyway, no super dark skies needed fot the moon.<br /><br />If you want to observe other deep sky objects through a telescope, then dark skies ARE better. The Royal Astronomical Society of Melbourne has a dark sky site up near the airport (Tulla), but you can get very good observing just a short drive out of Melbourne (east or West). When I go back home I know take a short trip up to the Dandenong Randges for good viewing.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />PhilPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-14126393915330263712011-12-06T02:11:07.243-06:002011-12-06T02:11:07.243-06:00Hi! Just wondering where in Melbourne is good for ...Hi! Just wondering where in Melbourne is good for lunar viewing? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-31853701500394779002011-08-08T13:16:22.411-05:002011-08-08T13:16:22.411-05:00Glad you got to see it too, JuiceBox. Keep looking...Glad you got to see it too, JuiceBox. Keep looking up!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-31636930410117571502011-08-03T17:24:19.698-05:002011-08-03T17:24:19.698-05:00Wow! That's amazing !
I have photos from this...Wow! That's amazing ! <br />I have photos from this lunar eclipse as well . Unfortunately, I din't have a tri-pod at the time but I was still able to get some good shots, and during one point something had past the moon as I snapped the photo. <br /><br />It was neat. <br /><br />I'm really really enjoying reading you entries because I myself love stars and moons and the unknown of space ! :) <br /><br />Look forward to reading more! <br />take care, may good luck come yoir way!JuiceBoxLoveXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908550989000900084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-60018604006388286002011-06-19T09:25:37.626-05:002011-06-19T09:25:37.626-05:00Thanks guys!!Thanks guys!!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-13364349238838982212011-06-19T09:06:15.993-05:002011-06-19T09:06:15.993-05:00This is awesome Phil.I've never seen a beeter ...This is awesome Phil.I've never seen a beeter lunar photo.;)Bryanhttp://awarenessconcieved.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-67978697303027725942011-06-19T00:07:53.718-05:002011-06-19T00:07:53.718-05:00Excellent eclipse shots! I envy you the experienc...Excellent eclipse shots! I envy you the experience, having been clouded out of the last several. Glad you could share this one. ValPolaris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572022039526168617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-32140985857156320862011-06-15T23:50:24.785-05:002011-06-15T23:50:24.785-05:00Thanks, Dan! Nice to have some astro fun while on ...Thanks, Dan! Nice to have some astro fun while on holiday.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701582923648225920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21427001.post-78057064640320248912011-06-15T17:33:47.932-05:002011-06-15T17:33:47.932-05:00Great Pictures Phil...
Omega Centauri and a Lunar ...Great Pictures Phil...<br />Omega Centauri and a Lunar Eclipse from down under. Glad you had Clear Skies! <br /><br />DanLoneStar Skywatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822411269760117668noreply@blogger.com