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| =To the Moon and Beyond= | | =To the Moon and Beyond= |
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| <em>image from [mailto:hbo@cn.stam.dk Henrik Bondo]</em></p> | | <em>image from [mailto:hbo@cn.stam.dk Henrik Bondo]</em></p> |
| <p>The Moon belongs to all of us; <i>we came in peace for all mankind</i>, said the Apollo plaque. Telescopes, ccd cameras and the Internet allow many of us to share our lunar work and thoughts. Henrik Bondo, a pathologist in Denmark, has added his collection of lunar photos to the web in a fascinating way that embraces life style and philosophy. Henrik has compiled an [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/ela0_sessions.html <i>Evening Lunar Atlas</i>] that shows the lunar surface through the month as seen with a 5″ refractor. In addition to these phase views he has enlarged and collated his images to show each of the [http://skytonight.com/observing/objects/moon/3308811.html Lunar 100] objects, usually with multiple views. But that is not what is most interesting. Henrik has built an [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/index.html observing area] that is starkly beautiful, and includes a low circular wall whose curved and moving shadow mimics a terminator. Henrik calls this observing space a Universal Contemplation Living Area (UCLA) that obviously enhances his perception of the sky. He recognizes three [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/reflections.html# levels] of observing: understanding science, establishing a contact with the cosmos, and gaining wisdom. He has a fascination with observing and contemplation, which is a supremely human response to intimate contact with the sky. It is what all traditional people experienced and few modern people know they have lost. </p> | | <p>The Moon belongs to all of us; <i>we came in peace for all mankind</i>, said the Apollo plaque. Telescopes, ccd cameras and the Internet allow many of us to share our lunar work and thoughts. Henrik Bondo, a pathologist in Denmark, has added his collection of lunar photos to the web in a fascinating way that embraces life style and philosophy. Henrik has compiled an [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/ela0_sessions.html <i>Evening Lunar Atlas</i>] that shows the lunar surface through the month as seen with a 5″ refractor. In addition to these phase views he has enlarged and collated his images to show each of the [http://skytonight.com/observing/objects/moon/3308811.html Lunar 100] objects, usually with multiple views. But that is not what is most interesting. Henrik has built an [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/index.html observing area] that is starkly beautiful, and includes a low circular wall whose curved and moving shadow mimics a terminator. Henrik calls this observing space a Universal Contemplation Living Area (UCLA) that obviously enhances his perception of the sky. He recognizes three [http://inet.uni2.dk/~d120588/henrik/reflections.html# levels] of observing: understanding science, establishing a contact with the cosmos, and gaining wisdom. He has a fascination with observing and contemplation, which is a supremely human response to intimate contact with the sky. It is what all traditional people experienced and few modern people know they have lost. </p> |
| <p>[mailto:tychocrater@yahoo.com Chuck Wood]</p> | | <p>[mailto:tychocrater@yahoo.com Chuck Wood]</p> |
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