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by Skywise
Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Is that a star IN FRONT OF the Moon? (APOD 20 Mar 2007)
Replies: 27
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Yes I can see it in the other picture as well! It looks like it might be a little lower in the second picture. I wonder if that could mean its moving. Is there any way to determine the altitude of the photo. How high does ISS orbit? Would it be able to see an aircraft? I'm sure there are some artifi...
by Skywise
Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:13 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: Is that a star IN FRONT OF the Moon? (APOD 20 Mar 2007)
Replies: 27
Views: 9578

Is that a star IN FRONT OF the Moon? (APOD 20 Mar 2007)

What is the star-like point which is seemingly in front of the lower edge of the moon? it is clearly visible in the zoomed in larger version, but can even be seen from the main site pic. Anyone have input on that?