Moon observing resources on the web there are many resources that can help you in moon observing. To help students understand the relative positions of the moon, the sun and earth, consider completing the moon phases activity prior to or after completing this activity. Colour filters useful in bringing out the moons subtle hues. To practice observing and careful recording of observations through sketching. Observing the moon is a definitive work, written as a reference book for anyone seriously interested in the moon and its geology. The program includes many outstanding craters, mountains, valleys, scarps, ridges, and more, not. As an example the following file name would be a valid filename. Moon observing project much of science, including astronomy, consists of using instruments to describe observations in terms of numbers. You may think that the best time to observe the moon is when it is a full moon. Page 1 of 2 photographic moon book by alan chu posted in lunar observing. Moon pdf viewer is not compatible with pale moon 28 yet, try pdf viewer by isaacschemm.
If sand paper or nail files are not available, then students can use the edge of. Students will be captivated by exploring the moon s terrain and the details given about the apollo missions serve as a very good history lesson. Compare the moon in the sky to the large moon map below. Using a moon filter improves the view no matter what the phase of the moon is, the view is almost always better through a lunar filter. To gain familiarity with the location of objects in the night sky, and their seasonal and nightly motions to use a telescope to observe objects too faint to see with the naked eye.
William shakespeare the moon moves in our sky, and two different kinds of motion are involved. Any observing program, for its results to be scientifically useful, requires of its participants a suitable blend of preparation, skill, patience, and tenacity. L oosen the setscrews on the back of the telescope focuser and pull out the small dust cap. Moon, as seen from earth, and the sun as seen from earth, are the same size in the sky. Moon atlas for lunar object locations on the moon free software virtual atlas of the moon. I use a battered a5 journal for observations, and im trying to get a detailed map for reference small enough to print and fasten over. If you have the use of a pair of binoculars you will probably be surprised by how much you can see especially if you avoid full moon. Students will be captivated by exploring the moons terrain and the details given about the apollo missions serve as a very good history lesson. Written in a questionandanswer format, readers ages 9 to 12 will gather some unique. The moon map shows the side of the moon that is always facing us. Observing the moon british astronomical association.
Hospitals and cahs are required to provide a moon to medicare beneficiaries including medicare advantage health plan enrollees informing them that they are outpatients receiving observation services and are not inpatients of a hospital or critical access hospital cah. Pdf on jul 1, 2016, patrick hamill and others published atmospheric observations from the moon. To help newbies fall in love with astronomy and our closest celestial neighbor, john read has handpicked 50 of the best lunar features to observe with a telescope or binocular of your choosing. Many students are aware that the moon goes through phases, but except for the man in the moon which many admit they have a hard time seeing they probably havent thought about the surface of the moon and how we view it from earth.
It mostly contains a collection of tiff formatted images and pdf files, very easy to adapt for multiple platforms. Levy, david 2001, david levys gude to the night sky, cambridge university press, isbn 0521797535. They are preceded by a crash course in modern lunar geology based on the vast amount. You will want to travel a short distance south of st. You will only see the features on the part of the moon that is lit up. It formed about 800 million years ago, and is 57 miles 92 km wide.
Detailed and extensively illustrated chapters catalog ail the interesting lunar features visible in modest telescopes. You can have students observe the moon during daytime time for some phases and in the evening for others each day over 28 days to verify the progression of the phases of the moon. Observing the moon orion telescopes resource center. How much of the moon in the sky is lit up right now. The purpose of this observing program is to experience the thrill that galileo had when he was the first person to turn a telescope towards the sky. Understanding the motion and phases of the moon author.
As thomas mentioned above the real value is the book itself. Solar eclipses unlike lunar eclipses, which are visible at exactly. Observing the moon the patrick moore practical astronomy. Often, it is tempting to look at the moon when it is full. This moon observation activity can be started during any part of the moonphase cycle and should last at least 30 days. This movement makes the moon rise above the eastern horizon, travel across the sky, and set below the western. Through a telescope, you may need to turn the map to match your view of the moon in the eyepiece. The moon can also be observed in the daytime at certain phases. Moon must be crossing the ecliptic must have same declination as sun but, moons orbit is tilted by 5o from the ecliptic. Tracking the phases of the moon, if only to plan how much light it will put into the sky at night, and bookmarking the clear sky clock, affectionately known as.
Observing lunar features using detailed images of the moon moon jigsaws mountains and shadows investigation 2. A little handson experience with the process will show you how it. For each day, observe the moon, then draw its phase. Observing the moons motion the moving moon went up the sky, and nowhere did abide. The waning moon puts on its best show from just before last quarter to the new moon phase. Hi all,does anybody happen to know of any free online resources for a printable pdf or otherwise quality moon map. This challenge can be used to create animations of the movement of jupiters moons or an asteroid, as well as the phases of earths moon or venus. Photographic moon book by alan chu lunar observing cloudy. Observing the moon tony roman stsci, dave skillman nasagsfc prepared november 28, 2007 for cycle 17 updated march 3, 2010 for cycle 18 updated june 22, 2011 for cycle 19 updated october 3, 2011 for cycle 20 abstract the hubble space telescope hst was not designed to support observations of a target as close as the moon. On a copy of the naked eye observing log sheet or the log format of your choice draw a circle. A simple guide to backyard astronomy using binoculars or a small telescope assembled by carol beigel in the summer of 2007 the wonderment of the night sky is a passion that must be shared.
Heres some tips to start moongazing with a telescope. It is of course a perfect companion for practical observers. This moon observation activity can be started during any part of the moon phase cycle and should last at least 30 days. Grego, peter 2005, the moon and how to observe it, springer, isbn 1852337486. Galileoscope observing guide national optical astronomy. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Object approximate period actual period mercury 14 year 0. This allows us to see the suns corona, figure 1 during a total eclipse, the sun is covered by the moon, and the faint light of. At first quarter the moon rises near noon and is high in the sky at sunset a convenient time to observe. During full moon, patterns of dark and light on its surface are easy to. Stellar occultation allows one to determine profiles of. Read is a wonderful visual introduction to the moon, designed with firsttime stargazers and young adults in mind. Full instructions are available in section 400, of chapter 30 of the cms claims processing manual, available at.
If you can get a look at the moon s surface before studying the rest of the course, so much the better. Plan a family night sky viewing for the international observe the moon. Some students may mention that the moon changes colors. Using a moon filter improves the view no matter what the phase of the moon is, the view is. In addition, little or no contrast can be seen during this phase. So if the two are exactly lined up, the moon can hide the sun from our sight. That means no lunar surface features will be visible. Observing the moon there are few things in nature more beautiful than the sight of a darkening twilight sky adorned with an earthshine bluetinted crescent moon, surrounded by a sprinkling of stars and one or two bright planets nearby. Feb 10, 2020 the cd has some observing forms from alpo which you can seen on pages 170176. To gain familiarity with the location of objects in the night sky, and their nightly motions to use a telescope to observe objects too faint to see with the naked eye.
Moon watchers, use these 10 tips to get the most from your nights observing the lunar surface. Moon as well as contour maps to explore the heightsdepths of the craters. Now, using the view you have decided upon eyes, binocular, or telescope roughly shade in portions of the circle that. Earth observing telescope on the moon and in section 4 we. However, this is now out of print and commands high prices secondhand.
Solar retinopathy observing the sun, however, can be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. The american association of amateur astronomers observing. Why does the moons appearance change as it revolves around the earth. So bright that sir william herschel thought it was an active volcano. The moon is considered best to observe near first quarter or last quarter. The moon is a great target for stargazers just starting out. One of the best times to observe the moon is during its partial phases around the time of. When magnified through binoculars the crescent moon becomes a gleaming sickle with a dented edge, and through. Best lunar atlas is antonin rukls atlas of the moon sky publishing, 2004. Observing the moon space telescope science institute. Insert the smaller tube on the diagonal into the back of the focuser and secure it by tightening the setscrews. Instant access to millions of titles from our library and its free to try. Moon must be crossing the ecliptic must have same declination as sun but, moon s orbit is tilted by 5o from the ecliptic.
Encourage students to sketch and describe nightly observations of the moon and. Helping your child learn science is part of the presidents efforts to provide parents with the latest research and practical information designed to support childrens learning at home, at school and in the community. However, the moon is better observed at night or at sunrise or sunset. The moon is by far the most detailed astronomical object to observe through a telescope and the comprehensive isabel williamson lunar observing program iwlop will guide you through a complete tour of our nearest neighbours incredible surface. Forces, friction, gravity measures airpowered rockets measuring distance versus angle of launch catapult launchers landing 4. A telescope is even better, provided it can be held steadily enough. Helping your child learn science is part of the presidents efforts to provide parents with the latest research and practical information designed to support childrens learning at.
I hope that you can get out and enjoy some wonderful moon observations. But there are some tricks to observing the moon with a telescope or binoculars. At full moon, the moon will pass into the earths shadow and a partial or total penumbral or umbral eclipse will occur see the royal astronomical society of canadas companion brochure, understanding and observing lunar eclipses for more info. Astronomy 1050 observing the total solar eclipse read chapter 3 in your textbook seeds and backman, p. The moon is worth the time and effort to observe and study. But at this time the shadows on the moon surface are at their shortest, making it harder to pick out individual features. Because of the large image size and brightness of the moon, lunar studies are especially suited for amateur astronomers using small to moderate apertures. At this time, the face we see is fully illuminated, and its light can be overpowering. I use a battered a5 journal for observations, and im trying to get a detailed map for reference small enough to print and fasten over a double page but all the maps i have are huge. These phases show finer detail because of the suns lower elevation in the lunar sky. Astro note c4 observing programs introduction the astronomical league has many observing programs that are available to our members. Or, visit the link to the astronomical leagues web page for more details about each program. To create an animation using the microobservatory image processing software. You might want to put one up in the classroom and hand out a copy to each student.
No matter what the members experience, equipment, capabilities, and preferences, there is an observing program to meet that need. One of the best times to observe the moon is during its partial phases around the time of first or third quarter. Weather permitting, make sure you experience the total eclipse. Lunar observations you can have students observe the moon during daytime time for some phases and in the. Moon pdf viewer is an addon for pale moon 27, based on pdf. The moon is an entire world hanging above our heads, an alien planet that can be studied at a level of detail that mars, jupiter, or saturn cannot come close to matching. A little handson experience with the process will show you how it works. An excellent freeware program is the virtual atlas of the moon by patrick chevalley and christian legrand. Note central peaks and terraced walls, caused by impact. There are observing programs based on experience level. Or, visit the link to the astronomical leagues web page for. A simple guide to backyard astronomy using binoculars or a. You will make observations like those that caused such a great uproar throughout europe as you find evidence that shows that the ptolemaic model of the universe geocentric.