Anthony strikes again !!

Just received my copy of Practical Astronomer in the post. Anthony's excellent shot of the Parthenon at moonrise get a full page in the magazine.
I am sure you have heard this many many times, but well done Anthony!

Hi John,

A big thanks for letting me know the photo has been published! Here is a neat sequence from the same session:

(1) www.perseus.gr/Astro-Lunar-Scenes-Parthenon-01.htm
(2) www.perseus.gr/Astro-Lunar-Scenes-Parthenon-02.htm
(3) www.perseus.gr/Astro-Lunar-Scenes-Parthenon-03.htm

This sequence took just over a year to finalize with the great dynamic range involved being a serious issue and challenge. The next such opportunity according to my calculations is Dec/2008 and I hope for a slightly better result since the moon in my existing sequence is a tad overexposed.

My next target is the grounds of Ancient Nemea and the Temple of Zeus. Here is a taste involving one of my analemmas: www.perseus.gr/Astro-Solar-Analemma-140000.htm .

So much to do and so little time! :evil: :oops:

Antonius,

To paraphrase the ancient Romans:

"Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes stellarum."

Petros.

"Fear Danaan and give offerings to the star."?

Dico nos quare?

Or to paraphrase a more recent wise dude;

"Sine labore nihil" - Nothing without hard work.

Many congrats from me Anto. I just saw the presentation in PA and it looks great. I see they published one of your knitting patterns too

Well deserved my friend.

Gentlemen,

A sincere thanks for the kind words!

Dave, are you doing the Russia thingie next summer? I just checked Travelocity and I see fares for $1004 for Athens->Moscow->Novosibirsk with return. This figure translates to about 720 euro.

I also checked for departures from Dublin but do not see anything. Perhaps you can make it to Athens and we can all leave together.