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Lunar observation

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an observation of a lunar distance by means of a sextant or circle, with the altitudes of the bodies, and the time, for the purpose of computing the longitude.

See also: Lunar


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In seven chapters, the text covers lunar observation, gravity, shadows, telescopy, and motion as well as the attitude of the Catholic hierarchy toward a major shift in cosmic knowledge.
Yet the book includes a complete guide to more-advanced tools for lunar observations, including sophisticated telescopes, Web cams, and software for planning and recording observations.
That's why the lunar observations ought to be possible," Saltzberg says.
 
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