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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 01:24 PM


And heres one of the moon, its a lot smaller here to keep it under 50k The crater which is most prominent is Copernicus, with its ray structue, you can see it with binocs during full moon!
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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 01:26 PM


and another one of the moon, smallest craters are about half a km across.
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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 01:29 PM


And to keep it a bit more on topic for Baja, heres the moon rising over Cerro Corona, beyond this ridge the SPM park proper starts
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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 02:14 PM
Space


Astro...
Awesome pics. I've always been fascinated with space and planets. That telescope is incredible! Nasa has an incredible site that allows anyone to download pics...here are a few of Saturn and 4 moons and Jupiter with spot..




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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 02:16 PM
Saturn


Saturn and moons..



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[*] posted on 6-16-2006 at 04:14 PM


Astronomical B & B?
Great idea...
Sign me up for a week.
Do you give refunds for overcast nights, and half price for full moon??
Just wondering,
Your pix are terrific! Keep sending them up.
(still wishing for a few moments of peace with my eye in your optics)
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