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The Moon, The Whole Moon and
Nothing But The Moon!
(An Educational Resource)
| An amateur astronomer must always have a specialty; the Moon is mine. The Moon has been a source of unceasing mystery and speculation since the dawn of time, casting its shadow into the customs of many lands. The Moon has been the stuff of poetry, romance, enchantments, and things that go bump in the night. Virtually thousands of beliefs and legends have evolved around the moon throughout history, encompassing its shifting faces and aspects. There have been tales, poems and songs written about the moon, both in modern and ancient times, as traditions pass down from generation to generation. |  |
JULY 20TH 2009 COMMEMORATED
THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MOON WALK. CELEBRATE!
View the Apollo 11, 40th Anniversary celebration.
Resources to help you commemorate Apollo 11
- In mid July of 1969 NASA launched its manned spacecraft, 'Apollo 11', and the first man set foot upon the surface of the moon. On July 20th 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong, Commander of Apollo 11 walked the first step, followed shortly by lunar module pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.
Yet, the deeper secrets of our lunar orb remain to be unveiled...
View the Apollo 11 landing in Google Moon
Watch the video by Kipp Teague of Neil Armstrong's famous first step
THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MOON WALK. CELEBRATE!
View the Apollo 11, 40th Anniversary celebration.
Resources to help you commemorate Apollo 11
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lthough modern scientists are now able to probe the Moon's surface, the Moon holds a rich cultural, and symbolic history that transcends the teachings of any specific culture, or for that matter any specific time. The mechanisms remain the same, even though our understanding of its nature has increased. For everything that is manifest, there is something that remains hidden!.Your host, a "Moon Child"
A photo of your host. (15K)
Brief wave file greeting from your host. (31K)
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The Moon In ReligionMoon Gods, Godesses,
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Moon In Ancient HistoryAncient Calendars
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The Physical Moon
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The Moon In
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 Interesting Moon Links "Lunar 2012 Glow-in-the-Dark Wall Calendar" by Universe Publications (This one's a Honey!) |
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If you really want to see the moon,
Learn to build your own telescope!
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Visit the Micro Observatory (an online telescope that you control)
Native American Indian Moons - Did You Know That...
Fun Moon Fact #483:
Did you know that the Moon is mentioned exactly
171 times throughout the collected works of William Shakespeare?
Today's Current Lunar View
Wow, that was a Full Moon and a "Blue Moon" on New Year's Eve 2009,
and a Lunar Eclipse to boot!
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