CarlosEH
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I made an observation of the Waning Gibbous Moon (18.8 days old) and the Pleiades (M45) using my Oberwerk 11 x 56 mm binoculars. The Moon and the Pleiades looked spectacular in the binocular field. I hope that others were able to view the event as well.
A digital image produced in Gimp (2.6.7)
Carlos
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ladip63
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Great sketch Carlos.
Makes my want to get out and learn how to sketch, but my right wrist is in a brace  Hopefully at our star party on the 16th I can. 
Lynn
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CarlosEH
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Lynn,
Thank you for the compliment on my Moon and Pleiades observation. The pair was very striking in the binocular field. I hope that your right wrist recovers. Have fun at the Texas Star Party.
Carlos
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ladip63
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Thanks Carlos.
I should have made myself clearer. It is our local clubs star party. At Ft. McKavett. I will at the 2010 TSP.
Lynn
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CarlosEH
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Lynn,
Have fun at both star parties! I looked up your club's site (Fort McKavett, Texas) and that appears to be a very dark site for observing. May you have clear and steady skies.
Carlos
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JayinUT
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Carlos,
Wonderfully stunning and nicely done in GIMP.
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frank5817
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Carlos,
Your binocular sketches of the moon are always a treat to behold. This one that includes the 7 sisters is right up there right up there with your very best. Great sketch. It makes up for the cold rain we are having this night.
 
Frank
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CarlosEH
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Frank and Jay,
Thank you both for the kind compliments on my Moon and Pleiades observation. The pair was very impressive as I noted a good amount of detail over the Moon and faint stars over the Pleiades. I was mesmerized by both objects. I am glad that you both liked the observation. I hope that your weather improves soon in order for you to observe.
Carlos
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rerun
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Hallo Carlos,
what a great sketch,the moon looks so real.I like it very much.
CS
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CarlosEH
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Markus,
Thank you for the compliment on my Moon and Pleiades conjunction observation. The best of luck in your own observations.
Carlos
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