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Jamaad-il-Aakhar: Moon-sighting in Dar es Salaam
Posted: 17 May 2010, 12:01
by abuali
On Saturday 15.5.2010, the moon-sighting committee lead by Br. Zaffar Sheriff gathered to sight the new moon.
Re: Jamaad-il-Aakhar: Moon-sighting in Dar es Salaam
Posted: 17 May 2010, 12:02
by abuali
Below is a photo from the sighting of the moon faintly visible in the lighted sky.
Can you spot the faint crescent?
Can you spot Venus?
Nikon D40, 28mm, F/4.2, 1/25 sec. -0.7 exposure compensation @ 15/05/2010 18:45 DSM time
Re: Jamaad-il-Aakhar: Moon-sighting in Dar es Salaam
Posted: 17 May 2010, 12:05
by abuali
Here is a closeup...
Spot the moon-crescent and Venus
Re: Jamaad-il-Aakhar: Moon-sighting in Dar es Salaam
Posted: 17 May 2010, 12:08
by abuali
A further zoom into the crescent itself...
