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Unknower
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Ever pointed binoculars at the moon?
#25412171 - 08/25/18 10:04 AM (5 years, 5 months ago) |
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If you haven't you should check it out. Using a pair of 10x50 binoculars (30 bucks at walmart) you can get a really good look at the moon. You can see a decent amount of detail to the larger (and even the smaller) details like craters, ridges, and "seas."
It's almost surreal to get such a good look up. It makes the moon feel so incredibly close in comparison to the stars, and really drives in how small the world we live in is.
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Re: Ever pointed binoculars at the moon? [Re: Unknower] 1
#25412207 - 08/25/18 10:19 AM (5 years, 5 months ago) |
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If you look at the Pleiades with good binoculars swell you can see all of the seven major stars perfectly and some other dim ones you can't normally see 
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I have noticed being able to see more stars than normal, but I have a hard time holding them still enough for getting a good look at the stars. I'm holding out for a telescope, but I really want to see some nebulas and planets.
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Quote:
connectedcosmos said: If you look at the Pleiades with good binoculars swell you can see all of the seven major stars perfectly and some other dim ones you can't normally see 

I approve! Give it up for the Pleiadies!
I concur OP, looking at the moon with binocs or a telescope is incredible. So beautiful with detail.
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Re: Ever pointed binoculars at the moon? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] 1
#25451224 - 09/10/18 11:08 PM (5 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'll be doing this tonight!
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Re: Ever pointed binoculars at the moon? [Re: Psilocamel]
#25451252 - 09/10/18 11:21 PM (5 years, 4 months ago) |
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I like how it clearly shows the moon is flat.
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Re: Ever pointed binoculars at the moon? [Re: Psilocamel]
#25451385 - 09/11/18 02:03 AM (5 years, 4 months ago) |
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Tonights cloudy in my area
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