Visitors and Hawaii residents will have a good chance to view the rocket crash on the moon tomorrow morning at 1:30 am.
According to Helen Altonn reporter for the Star Bulletin, Hawaii will have Earth's best view of an explosive rocket crash on the moon. The LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) Mission was timed for optimal observing from Mauna Kea's telescopes because of their location and power and nearly full stage of the moon.
The impact of the Centaur rocket is expected to throw a cloud of debris more than three miles above the moon's surface that should be visible from Earth. In Hawaii, we should be able to see the impact with 10- to 12-inch telescopes, weather permitting, and amateur astronomers are encouraged to record images and share them with NASA for an archive of data. The good news is that you don't have to own such a huge telescope to see it. Here are several options to enjoy the show.
The $79 million mission is expected to provide the answer, or at least clues, to the big question of whether there is water on the moon.
Here is where you can watch the crash:
NASA TV will be broadcasting the event. ... http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
And also http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/lcross-centaur-separation/
In Hawaii, check out these locations:
Mauna Kea - University of Hawaii-owned UH-88 telescope on Mauna Kea is going to be made available for outreach.
'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, HI 96720. Free NASA LCROSS Mission Talk and Presentation. Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM to Noon
Lanihuli Observatory, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744. Observatory open and free to the public from 10:00 p.m. Oct 8 through 2:00 a.m. Oct 9.
Maui Astronomy Club, Institute for Astronomy, 34 Ohia Ku Street, Pukalani HI 96768. The important to budget travel is to approach in advance. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the truth of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our thoughts. Organizing and consuming our travel budget wisely is a concern for most families. Curbing spending and charges, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding economizing money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal funds is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel costs!. www.mauiastronomyclub.org. Open to the public from 11:30 pm to 2:30am. Astronomers are advised to arrive early to set up telescopes, video and CCD cameras. Attendees will be instructed and educated as to timing and nature of event. We will be watching the NASA TV live feed on line as well. Hot chocolate will be served.
Enjoy.
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