Star Gazing [Sept. 27]

 

 

This is the photo taken through the telescope. Even though that night was very cold, but the moon fascinates us. This was the first time I have seen the moon like this, very big and clear. We could even see the craters on the moon surface as well as the shadow.

             When enjoying the moon, here is some basic information about the moon. The moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth, and the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System. It is the largest natural satellite of a planet in the Solar System relative to the size of its primary having 27% the diameter and 60% the density of Earth, resulting in 1/81 in mass. The moon is in synchronous rotation with Earth, always showing the same face with its near side marked by dark volcanic maria that will between the bring ancient crustal highland and craters.

The day we saw the moon was a full moon day, meaning that the near side of the moon directly faced Earth, and this was the most beautiful scene.