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The origin of the word Honeymoon is vague but it may have originated in Northern Europe when the newly married couple was supposed to drink a daily cup of Mead (a drink made from honey) for the first month of marriage in order to provide strength and virility. The astronomical explanation may refer to the low (southern) position of the Moon along the Ecliptic (greater amount of haze) giving it a "golden" appearance. Whatever the explanation it is a beautiful sight for newlyweds and all of us. Carlos Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Loc: Jacumba, California Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3157345 - 06/11/09 12:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Outstanding sketch Carlos! I could just stare at it for hours. One of the most realistic naked eye sketches I've ever seen. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: kraterkid]       #3157531 - 06/11/09 02:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rich, Thank you for the compliment on my Honeymoon observation. I was mesmerized by the golden Moon! The best of luck in your own observations. Messier/Messier A was great! Carlos Post Extras:       Special Ed Postmaster Reged: 05/18/03 Loc: Greenbrier Co., WV 38N, 80W Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3157705 - 06/11/09 03:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, Your drawing has beautiful, rich colors! I enjoyed reading the commentary that accompanied it, too. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: Special Ed]       #3157841 - 06/11/09 05:23 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Michael, Thank you for the compliment on my Honeymoon observation. It was a beautiful sight to behold over the southeastern sky. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3158277 - 06/11/09 10:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Makes me think of sitting beside Linda on a grassy hill as we watch the moon come up. Nice sketch. Roland Post Extras:       Jeff Young Post Laureate Reged: 08/04/05 Loc: Ireland Re: Honeymoon [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3158605 - 06/12/09 06:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful sketch, Carlos! -- Jeff. Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Honeymoon [Re: Jeff Young]       #3159679 - 06/12/09 07:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, Beautiful naked eye sketch. The color is stunning. Frank Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: frank5817]       #3159973 - 06/12/09 10:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Frank, Jeff, and Roland Thank you for the compliments on my Honeymoon observation. The subject I was observing and rendering was a beautiful one that had to be recorded. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3160020 - 06/12/09 11:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   great sketch, the color of the moon is striking it seems to be shinning through my computer screen, great job. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: Tommy5]       #3160281 - 06/13/09 07:19 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tommy, Thank you for the compliment on my Honeymoon observation. I am happy that is has struck a romantic note in many people. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3160872 - 06/13/09 03:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, The sketch is perfect. I only miss the ambient sound of a warm summer evening. Post Extras:       rd56 sage Reged: 12/17/06 Loc: Central New Jersey Re: Honeymoon [Re: rodelaet]       #3161480 - 06/13/09 09:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Another beautiful sketch Carlos. And some interesting background information...always something to learn and appreciate. Thanks for sharing. Ron Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: rd56]       #3162045 - 06/14/09 08:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ron and Rony, Thank you for the compliments on my Honeymoon observation. Whenever we see such a golden Moon we know that Summer is near. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       Tom Machtemes super member Reged: 06/09/08 Loc: Evergreen Park, Ill. Re: Honeymoon [Re: CarlosEH]       #3163793 - 06/15/09 11:31 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, , nice sketch of the Honneymoon. , Tom Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Honeymoon [Re: Tom Machtemes]       #3166479 - 06/16/09 07:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tom, Thank you for the compliment on my Honeymoon observation. I hope that you enjoy the Moon during any month. Carlos Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 3 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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