Space geeks

[DCBluesman]

For all of you closet space geeks, get ready for some fun tonight! http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/16jun_moonillusion.htm?list1100957

 

[gerryr]

I better get out my 600mm lens![]

 

[wdcav1952]

Gee, Gerry, if the moon is that large why do you need a 600 mm lens to see it?

 

[LostintheWoods]

........Because Montana's quite a bit further west than Pennsylvania, Cav--therefore, the horizon is more distant, and the telephoto lens is indicated!!!!

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by LostintheWoods

........Because Montana's quite a bit further west than Pennsylvania, Cav--therefore, the horizon is more distant, and the telephoto lens is indicated!!!!

Damn, in California, you must need the Hubble Telescope!!!

 

[ahoiberg]

thanks for the heads up, that was really cool. nice and orange also.

 

[cowchaser]

to many dark clouds here. Even drove the wife and boy outside of town to make it easier to see, but didn't happen.

 

[Mudder]

Originally posted by wdcav1952

Originally posted by LostintheWoods

........Because Montana's quite a bit further west than Pennsylvania, Cav--therefore, the horizon is more distant, and the telephoto lens is indicated!!!!

Damn, in California, you must need the Hubble Telescope!!!

Dang, Think of what they'll need in Hawaii [)]