Our Marvelous Moon – Part 2!
Did you know that both the size and the distance of the Moon were already known to ancient astronomers over two thousand years ago? Why are there “seas” on the Moon when we think that it has no liquid water? Why is the “far side” of the Moon so different from the “near side?” And what about the “dark side” of the Moon? (They’re not the same.) What kind of details should you be able to see on the Moon without a telescope, and how and when should you look? Are you aware that numerous countries (not just the USA) have sent space missions to the Moon? Are you able to find the “Winter Hexagon” and all its parts (like Orion, Gemini, and Taurus) in the sky? Have you heard that January offers the best opportunity to see the planet Mercury since the spring of last year?
Did you know that both the size and the distance of the Moon were already known to ancient astronomers over two thousand years ago? Why are there “seas” on the Moon when we think that it has no liquid water? Why is the “far side” of the Moon so different from the “near side?” And what about the “dark side” of the Moon? (They’re not the same.) What kind of details should you be able to see on the Moon without a telescope, and how and when should you look? Are you aware that numerous countries (not just the USA) have sent space missions to the Moon? Are you able to find the “Winter Hexagon” and all its parts (like Orion, Gemini, and Taurus) in the sky? Have you heard that January offers the best opportunity to see the planet Mercury since the spring of last year?