Can We See Apollo 11 From Earth?
Is it possible to see Apollo landing sites from earth? Most of you will probably already know the answer, but I thought it would be fun to try anyway. Sometimes it’s fun to attempt the impossible.
This video shows the limits of telescope technology, and contextualizes the scale of features on the moon. It draws inspiration from “Powers of Ten,” zooming all the way from ground-level on earth to right above Tranquility Base.
Can we see Apollo 11 from Earth? Science You Can Do explores the challenges of viewing the lunar landing sites, comparing amateur equipment to advanced telescopes like Hubble.
Learn about atmospheric distortion, optimal viewing conditions, and image processing techniques for lunar observation.
00:00 Intro
00:58 Zooming In
01:40 Sea of Tranquility
02:11 Moltke region
03:12 Cat’s Paw region
04:59 Lunar Orbiter
05:56 Tips for Imaging the Moon
07:35 Conclusion
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