LCROSS/LRO impact viewing locs (09-Oct-2009 11:31:19 UTC)

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LCROSS/LRO impact viewing locs (09-Oct-2009 11:31:19 UTC)

Post #1by Chuft-Captain » 08.10.2009, 11:58

This celURL shows the hemisphere of Earth facing the moon at the approximate time of the first impact (Centaur impact time: 09-Oct-2009 11:31:19 UTC):

Earth as seen from Shackleton crater at approximate LCROSS/LRO Impact time.Image

If you're in the Moon facing hemisphere, you may be able to see it live.
You will however need a reasonably large aperture telescope (10-12 inch) if you want to see anything.

Unfortunately, at my location, the Moon will be just below the horizon (and I don't have access to a telescope in any case. :( )
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Re: LCROSS/LRO impact viewing locs (09-Oct-2009 11:31:19 UTC

Post #2by John Van Vliet » 09.10.2009, 01:41

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Re: LCROSS/LRO impact viewing locs (09-Oct-2009 11:31:19 UTC)

Post #3by Chuft-Captain » 09.10.2009, 08:55

[tex]1\frac{1}{2}[/tex] hours to go.
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