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Old 29-08-2012, 07:43 PM
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26 day old moon .

Hi all , I have been out most nights this lunar month watching the moon thru its phases , using my 60mm Takahashi , but tonight up here in Darwin the views are spectacular ,awsome clear and so steady it is tonight so here is a couple of photos , if you want to have a look these were taken at 7pm local time .
I can see a late night happening here ..
Hope you enjoy .
Brian.
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Old 29-08-2012, 07:48 PM
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Bugger , sorry , I will resize the photos . These were taken using my HTC smartphone , I forgot they are so big . .
so here goes .
Brian
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Old 29-08-2012, 09:07 PM
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Very nice photos! The moon is really clear, did you take the moon shot with your mobile?

Looks fantastic!
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Old 29-08-2012, 09:44 PM
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yes Stefan , just held the phones camera lense against the eyepiece and pushed the button ,, he he mate .
its a bit of a mission but once you suss it , it works really well .
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