Moon over Andromeda (APOD 28 Dec 2006)

orin stepanek · Post by **orin stepanek** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:24 pm

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap061228.html
That's beautiful; I never realized Andromeda took up so much space in the night sky. The light of our cities really hide a lot of wonders in the night!
Orin

BMAONE23 · Post by **BMAONE23** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:57 pm

If only our eyes could allow for a larger light gathering time, it would be a truely, visually stunnung, universe to all.

orin stepanek · Post by **orin stepanek** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:39 pm

I used this picture as a background on my computer. I'll keep it there for a few days until another one catches my fancy.

Orin

ngc1535 · Post by **ngc1535** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:33 pm

I am very glad someone out there liked the image!
There exists an older version of this kind of image done by NOAO long ago. I thought it time to try to create an updated version!
Adam
http://www.caelumobservatory.com

Andy Wade · Post by **Andy Wade** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:50 pm

ngc1535 wrote:I am very glad someone out there liked the image!
There exists an older version of this kind of image done by NOAO long ago. I thought it time to try to create an updated version!
Adam
http://www.caelumobservatory.com

Me too It's an excellent picture. I didn't realise it was so large in the sky!

Next time there's a clear night, I'm off up the moors for a look near Cassiopea with the binoculars.

toejam · Post by **toejam** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:10 pm

Andy Wade wrote:
ngc1535 wrote:I am very glad someone out there liked the image!
There exists an older version of this kind of image done by NOAO long ago. I thought it time to try to create an updated version!
Adam
http://www.caelumobservatory.com
Me too It's an excellent picture. I didn't realise it was so large in the sky!
Next time there's a clear night, I'm off up the moors for a look near Cassiopea with the binoculars.

Eeee lad, if tha's anywhere near Ilkla' Moor don't go bar t' 'at this time of year.

Wadsworth · Post by **Wadsworth** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:40 pm

Wow, really puts it into perspective.
I had no idea.

orin stepanek · Post by **orin stepanek** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:34 am

ngc1535 wrote:I am very glad someone out there liked the image!
There exists an older version of this kind of image done by NOAO long ago. I thought it time to try to create an updated version!
Adam
http://www.caelumobservatory.com

Adam: I think you did an excellent job!

Orin

rowlfe · Post by **rowlfe** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:57 am

Thanks for this image, of the moon superimposed to scale over Andromeda. I have looked at both through bare eye, binoculars, and various telescopes and I never realized the actual proportions. I am simply a rank amateur and I knew Andromeda was BIG, but I just never realized HOW big it is in the sky. Thank you for putting this into perspective for me! Oh, how I love this stuff!

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