The Man on the Moon

These images were taken by DH using the Nikon D80 connected to his Celestron C5 telescope. The first image was taken on May 5, 2009 at 8:28 pm CST, the second, two nights later at 7:38 pm. DH was not able to take another picture last night as it was cloudy and drizzling.


When I zoomed in these pictures using Photoshop, it's so awesome to see the details we can't see with the naked eye. It's just so amazing that this chunk of cold rock somehow plays a very important role in our survival. It is Earth's faithful companion, pulling and tugging, as if keeping Earth to stay in it's orbit. Thus this gravitational pull between Earth and Moon causes atmospheric and oceanic high and low tides, which in turn, have an effect on climate and weather on Earth. Think of the chain of effects on plant and animal life that depend on cold or hot weather to survive.


Anyway, this is not about a science lesson but to share these pictures. DH sharpened the pictures a little bit. No other revisions were made. As I examined each detail, I found the man on the moon; well... at least, the face of the man on the moon.


It seems there are two different faces. Can you spot them, one on each picture. ....and no, these were not "photoshopped"!

TFL.