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Subject: [OM] Moonrise/set schedule
From: Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:28:04 -0500
A little reminder, as it is almost upon us.

http://photoephemeris.com/

This program is highly recommended for planning your shots. I have it
running on both my laptop and iPad. A little trial and error will be
required in figuring out how to position yourself in relation to your
subject being photographed. The program is photographer-centric, not
subject-centric which is fine more often than not, but for the
silhouette shots, you'll have to work a little harder.

Planting the moon directly behind a structure like the cell-tower is a
little more challenging than a subject on the horizon. But for this
moonrise, if you are in the northern hemisphere, try to locate
yourself on an east-west road or path to the west northwest of the
subject. As the moon is rising, if you want to keep the moon and
subject aligned you'll be walking east with the tripod.

While you are at it...

http://www.heavens-above.com/

Use this site to determine when an Iridium Flare is going to occur
near you. Those who have never seen an Iridium flare are in for a
treat. If at all possible, if this is your first time, go to the
center of the pass. Make sure you have an accurate clock source as
they only last for a few seconds and you have to be looking in exactly
the right place. Use the star chart to find the spot to look, or have
some kind of compass and angle-finder if you plan on precise placement
of the flare with some terrestrial object.

Here's to clear skies and "Keep Looking Up!"

AG
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