Observing the moon is a fascinating form of space travel, which the observer can carry out without leaving home !!
Average distance between the Earth and the moon: 384,000 Kilometers
What can you see on the moon ?
1- Lunar seas and inland areas, large craters: 8X Magnification [BINOCULARS]
2- Small craters, faults, fractures: 100X Magnification [AMATEUR TELESCOPE]
3- Relatively small surface features: 400-600X Magnification [PROFESSIONAL TELESCOPE]
The following can interfere with observations:
Thick clouds
Precipitation, especially dew
Heat waves in the air [from boilers, heaters, etc..]
Vibration [e.g. from trains passing nearby]
It is helpful to have a map of the moon on hand in order to identify surface elements
In some cases, amateur observers can be of value to scientists: for example, by recording video of meteorites striking the moon.
Average distance between the Earth and the moon: 384,000 Kilometers
What can you see on the moon ?
1- Lunar seas and inland areas, large craters: 8X Magnification [BINOCULARS]
2- Small craters, faults, fractures: 100X Magnification [AMATEUR TELESCOPE]
3- Relatively small surface features: 400-600X Magnification [PROFESSIONAL TELESCOPE]
The following can interfere with observations:
Thick clouds
Precipitation, especially dew
Heat waves in the air [from boilers, heaters, etc..]
Vibration [e.g. from trains passing nearby]
It is helpful to have a map of the moon on hand in order to identify surface elements
In some cases, amateur observers can be of value to scientists: for example, by recording video of meteorites striking the moon.
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