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| − | Planispheres have been around for generations, guiding users through nightly and seasonal starfields, so why is it only now* that a Moonisphere has come into existence? There are of course the more nerdish [ | + | Planispheres have been around for generations, guiding users through nightly and seasonal starfields, so why is it only now* that a Moonisphere has come into existence? There are of course the more nerdish [[April_26,_2007|book]] explaining phases, but his Moon wheel stands alone, and may finally teach kids (and their parents and teachers) about the movement of that marvelous satellite around our globe.<br /> |
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<em>[mailto:tychocrater@yahoo.com Chuck Wood]</em><br /> | <em>[mailto:tychocrater@yahoo.com Chuck Wood]</em><br /> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:40, 22 March 2015
Where is That Moon?
image from Bob Crelin
Planispheres have been around for generations, guiding users through nightly and seasonal starfields, so why is it only now* that a Moonisphere has come into existence? There are of course the more nerdish book explaining phases, but his Moon wheel stands alone, and may finally teach kids (and their parents and teachers) about the movement of that marvelous satellite around our globe.
Chuck Wood
Technical Details
- Maybe there have been earlier ones - does anyone know of any?
Related Links
The Moon Gazer's Wheel is available here.
Yesterday's LPOD: Tourist Moon
Tomorrow's LPOD: Partial Magic
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