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Easy Way To Predetermine Lunar Altitudes

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Posted by John Mumaw on January 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Most of us use Stephen Trainor's outstanding Photographer's Ephemeris to help determine ideal locations for moonrise/set locations. Another tool for photographers to complement that app. and to help determine the altitude of the moon is the simple, make-it-yourself Astrolabe. Hasn't changed much in 2000+ years!

Special 'Thanks!' to Guy Schmickle for the tip and for showing how he uses it in his blog.

Posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Wow, I just look up and then move left or right. :biggrin:
Thanks, John. I'll try to figure this stuff out. Wish you could make the shindig, as it would be great to meet you!
Posted by Guy Schmickle on January 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Glad you found it useful John! Just don't get caught using it in the field. People look at you like you're on drugs or something...or worse yet...think you're an uber-geek! :-)
Posted by Jason J. Hatfield on February 4, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Great blog post Guy!