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In reply to the discussion: Now, I don't want to bore anyone here! But tonight, I got a much better shot of the waxing crescent moon. So here it is! [View all]soldierant
(8,701 posts)83. The detail is jawdropping.
Particularly to someone like me who has never been able to see the sky as others see it - combination of myopia and astigmatism, which are only correctable at distances measurable in feet.
It reminded me of the jingle
Oh, moon, we place no faith in you,
For what you tell is never true.
You are not crescent when a "C"
Nor yet decrescent when a "D."
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Now, I don't want to bore anyone here! But tonight, I got a much better shot of the waxing crescent moon. So here it is! [View all]
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 30
OP
My dear niyad . . . Your lovely words really resonate with me tonight. Thank you so much.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 30
#8
Beautiful and since the neaderthals themselves no doubt would stop and admire something like this.....
FadedMullet
Jun 30
#10
Peggy - You always do good stuff and please be less inclined to second guess. Thanks.
FadedMullet
Jun 30
#17
I really appreciate your validating remarks, my dear niyad! And, thanks for the laugh!
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 30
#41
I'm glad to hear it, my dear marble falls! And no, I'm not looking to do it, EVER.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jun 30
#58