Calculate the Distance to the Moon Using Parallax from Your Backyard!

Astrophotography is pretty pictures, but there is some simple science you can do with even basic photography equipment. Because it’s not the size that counts, it’s what you do with it that matters. I’ll show you how to measure the distance to the moon! (Super roughly.. more accurate measurements can be made with some care). Bintel Astronomy Calculator : About the Parallax Formula : ~barnes/ASTR110L_S03/ Terry Lovejoy goes into more detail : @terrylovejoy/practical-astronomy-1551840519 Dylan’s gear ———— Celestron RASA F2 8“ Telescope USA / International : AUSTRALIA : .