SPA Lunar Section
The Lunar Projects
The projects enable the amateur astronomer to learn about the
Moon through systematic observation. Real lunar science can be
pursued by anyone - even if you don't have binoculars or a
telescope. Below is a brief summary of the various topics
covered.
- Observing the Moon's features
- Observing the Moon's phases
- Measuring the Moon's diameter & distance
- Observing lunar eclipses - - - - Click here to see photograph
- Observing the earthshine
- Atmospheric phenomena
- Colour perception in moonlight & lunar illusions
Some Notes on Drawing the Moon
- The lunar seas
- The Moon's ray craters
- Walled plains
- Mountain ranges & isolated peaks
- Near-limb observations - including Mare Orientale
These projects are intended for users of 60mm refractor or larger.
- Aristarchus
- Gassendi
- Lamont
- Phocylides, Nasmyth & Wargentin
- Rupes Recta (Straight Wall)
- Vallis Alpes (Alpine Valley)
- Drawing & photography
- Shadow contact timings
- Colour & intensity estimations
- Help with advanced work including intensity estimations & "moon blink"
Notes about intensity estimations
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