desertstars
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Here are some links to matters lunar that many observers find usefull. Several of these first came to my attention thanks to the work of Ron B[ee]; the rest are contributions by regular CN members who enjoy moonwatching:
Lunar Photo of the Day
Virtual Moon Atlas
NightCal A calculator that shows phase and libration.
Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon
ALPO Lunar Section
Sheboygen Astronomical Society: Current Moon Phase
GLR Group (Geological Lunar Researchers)
Yahoo's Lunar Observing Group
Consolidated Lunar Atlas
Astrogeology Research Program - Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature-Lunar
Inconstant Moon
Observing the Sky
Lunar Transient Phenomena
Named Lunar Formations ("Huge list of lunar features -gosh - one lifetime ain't enough!" Ron B[ee])
Lunar Calculator
The Lunar Republic - atlas
Lunar Eclipse Calculator
Lunar Rayed Craters
Walter Lunar Sunset Ray
Robinson Lunar Observatory
Chuck Wood's Moon
Nasmyth & Carpenter Ch. 7: Topography of the Moon
Apollo Image Atlas
Apollo Lunar Surface Journal
USGS Lunar Orbiter Digitization Project
Volcanic Lunar Domes discussion group
LPI Lunar Map Catalog
Peter Lloyd's Lunar Pages
Planets Observatory Alpha by Giorgio Mengoli
Lunar Resources from the Center for Planetary Sciences - Northwesten University
Meteor Strikes the Moon
Moon Rise A small utlility that gives just what it says. Handy.
We have a great list growing here, folks. Keep them coming!
Edited by desertstars (05/28/08 12:28 PM)
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Chris Graham
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Thanks for the links, i shall add them to my favorites
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Tom L
   
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Charles, can we make this sticky and a gathering place for all links lunar?
Thanks, Tom
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desertstars
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http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/luna_ccsr.html
A new link, brought to us by Dan Luna (see the Lunar Atlas Quandry" thread.)
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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Anonymous
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This is one of our favorite lunar sites. I didnt see it on the list. http://www.inconstantmoon.com/
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desertstars
Deja moo
   
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It's on the list now. A very classy looking site. Thanks!
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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Tim2723
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Hey, I forgot abot that one. Thanks, i haven't visited Inconstant Moon for a long while! I always thought it was a well done site, and especially great for students working on their science reports! Lots of info in one place.
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Ron B[ee]
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Hello there Tom,
More inclusions for your fantastic lunar links ... 
Although this one isn't strictly about the Moon, I've found many good observing tips here. http://www.observingthesky.org/
This one on the LTP. http://www.ltpresearch.org/nav.htm
Lunar dome stuff http://www.geocities.com/kc5lei/lunar_dome.html
Huge list of lunar features (gosh - one lifetime ain't enough )! http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/lunarform/lunarform.html
Enjoy, Ron B[ee]
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desertstars
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Thanks, Ron! I'll incorporate these up topside as soon as I have a chance.
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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Tom L
   
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Feast your eyes, people! Dan Luna has posted this and it is awesome!!!
From the Lunar and Planetary Institute:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/research/mapcatalog/
-------------------- Tom
Tele Vue 102mm f/8.6 on an EzTouch
Vixen 80mm f/5 A80SSWT on a grab-n-go mount
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desertstars
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Oh, baby, and straight to the big list it goes!
The LPI website is rapidly becoming my most often used online astronomy resource.
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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CollinofAlabama
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Tom,
Here's another GREAT lunar site ...
http://www.lunarrepublic.com/atlas/index.shtml
I just found the name to the stunning feature we observed at a dark sky site this past Sunday, the Vallis Alpes. It looked like an angelic artist took an exacto knife to the surface just to make this phenomenal gash. I sure hope it's in the Lunar 100. I'd like to know what made it, etc. For now, add this link. It's great and interactive, with the name appearing as one draws the mouse over the many features of our neighbor.
Ciao amigos,
CDS
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desertstars
Deja moo
   
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That is a good one. It wasn't on the original list because at the time they'd gone off-line for some reason. I'm delighted to see they've got that back up and running.
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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lighttrap
   
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Here's the US Naval Lunar Eclipse calculator
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8" Hardin Dob f/6
C5 workhorse mini SCT f/10 or f/6.3
70mm TV Ranger dual purpose birding/astro
77mm Leica Televid APO
16x70 Fujinons on UA Deluxe Mt.
12x50 Nikon SE
8x30 Nikon E2s
and many others
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desertstars
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Thank you, sirs. The two newest links are now added to the list.
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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CollinofAlabama
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Tom,
Somewhere in a Sky & Telescope sidebar within the last 18 months there was a url listed of someone in Asia that had created an entire guide to the moon in pdf format. I want to say he was in Singapore, but I'm less sure of that, could have been Taiwan or Hong Kong or Japan (duh, how about all the Far East to narrow it down a little :-) Anyone out there in cyberland know what I'm referring to?
Thanks,
CDS
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Tim2723
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Here you go:
http://moonbook.hkas.org.hk/
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Carol L
   
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Here's an article by Chuck Wood about interesting aspects of the Full Moon: http://skyandtelescope.com/printable/observing/objects/moon/article_1335.asp And one of his web sites: http://www.space.edu/moon/
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*Step-by-Step Lunar Sketching*
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Carol L
   
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Chuck Wood's new website.. a must-see: http://cwm.lpod.org
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*Step-by-Step Lunar Sketching*
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desertstars
Deja moo
   
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"Must see" is something of an understatement!
-------------------- Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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