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The BIG Moon

Started by Rod Kaufman, 12/12/2008 06:12PM
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Posted 12/12/2008 06:12PM Opening Post
Rod Kaufman
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Tonight's full moon, biggest since '93:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11199195?source=rv
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Posted 12/13/2008 01:52AM #1
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Thanks Rod, No matter what we always get the clouds! Saving to rent the next space telescope wink
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Posted 12/13/2008 03:50AM #2
Alex McConahay
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A few years back, I wrote a piece for our newsletter. It explains, rather whimsically, why the moon looks larger at times.

You can find it at:

http://www.alexastro.com/Alex%20Home%20Page/Articles/Whythemoonisbig.pdf

There are some other interesting things on my website.

http://www.alexastro.com/

Alex
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