'Moon position' presentation slideshows

The Moon

The Moon. The Moon. Man in the Moon Imaginary image seen on the surface of the moon. Drawn in the dark maria (sea) and lighter highlands of the moon. Myths about image are found in many cultures. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_in_the_moon. Rotation and Revolution.

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Eclipses

Eclipses. SOLAR ECLIPSES. Solar Eclipse - caused by the moon making a small shadow on the Earth. Moon crosses in front of the sun. Moon is in a new moon position. Only a small number of people can see a solar eclipse. Occurs during the day. How does it happen?. SOLAR ECLIPSE.

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Introduction

Introduction. Importance of the night sky Ambiance of night scenes Applications Films, planetarium shows, simulators, games. Sun 10 3 Moon 10 -3 Stars 10 -8. Zodiacal light 10 -7 Airglow 10 -8 Cosmic light 10 -10 Dim misc. 10 -8 10 -9. Sources of Illumination ( W/m 2 ).

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