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18 years 5 months ago #30500 by dave_lillis
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I sure did, its low altitude gives it that lovely warm glow.

Its really surprising to think the size effect is pure illusion, anyone out there planning to make measurements to see if its real or not ??
If I can manage to stay up tonight, I'll give it a go.

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18 years 5 months ago #30543 by Seanie_Morris
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Use the euro coin trick tonight then Dave! Extended at arms length, the Moon and a 1 euro coin are almost exact. Available for a limited time at the eurosaver menu at MacDonalds....

sorry, couldn't resist! I'm lovin' it!

:lol:

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