Posted: 12/1/2009 9:29:28 PM EDT
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does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geosynchronous orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? |
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Quoted: yah it looks like marlon brando atm.does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geo-sinkratous (sp?) orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? (old fat marlon brando) |
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Quoted: does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geo-sinkratous (sp?) orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? Tidally locked orbit |
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Quoted: Quoted: does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geo-sinkratous (sp?) orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? Tidally locked orbit geosynchronous |
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does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geosynchronous orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? Yes.... Sorta This might require an airplane and treadmill level explanation. 
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Quoted: Quoted: does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geosynchronous orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? Yes.... Sorta This might require an airplane and treadmill level explanation. Explain please. I'm a bright guy, I have a mech associate degree. |
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does it look different depending on where on earth you are? I see a certain face in the moon. I'm pretty sure that if you are south of the equator, the face that I see is rotated clockwise but still there. I do understand that the moon is in a geo-sinkratous (sp?) orbit with the Earth. Meaning that Earth never sees the "dark side of the moon" There really is no "dark side of the moon actually" Am I correct when I say, "the moon seems to be rotated differently, depending on your Latitude"? Tidally locked orbit geosynchronous The orbit is sychronous, not geosychronous. ETA: Although it isn't perfect, as the moon is in an elliptical orbit. When the Moon is at its perigee (closest to Earth), its rotation is slower than its orbital motion, and this allows us to see up to eight degrees of longitude of its eastern (right) far side. Conversely, when the Moon reaches its apogee (farthest from Earth), its rotation is faster than its orbital motion and this reveals eight degrees of longitude of its western (left) far side. This is referred to as longitudinal libration. |
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Quoted: Quoted: There was a halo around the moon tonight in VA. Beach. Pretty neat best view i have ever gotten of one. Ice crystals can be cool. I'm sure you have confused me beyond belief. Thanks, I'm stupid like that. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=963528 |