Astronomers
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Verde Valley
            
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On April 6th, 2010
at just past 5AM the International Space Station (ISS)
approaches the Moon going thru the Sagittarius constellation.
See below for the outline.
Photo
Credit:
J. D. Maddy |
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The green lines help
show the outline of the constellation. Shaula, to the right is
in the tail of the constellation Scorpius.
Photo
Credit:
J. D. Maddy |
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| The Purbach
Cross or Werner X can also be seen in daytime. The above picture
was taken at about 6PM on May 20th, 2010. Picture taken at prime
focus with a 10" Meade SCT and Pentax IST*D digital camera. Photo
Credit:
J. D. Maddy |
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| A little closer
view of the Purbach Cross. The color of the Moon is caused by
the atmosphere of the blue sky. Picture taken at prime focus
with a 10" Meade SCT and Pentax IST*D digital camera and a
Televue Big Barlow. Photo
Credit:
J. D. Maddy |
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