La Lune

[Rob_Webb]

Tonight's supermoon here in NZ, taken a few mins ago. 30% more romantic than usual. Big tides.

 

[bikedaft]

cheers for that pic. is your camera attached to a telescope? great detail

 

[Rob_Webb]

cheers for that pic. is your camera attached to a telescope? great detail

Not a telescope but a reasonable telephoto lens (400mm). Much beyond 400mm and the prices start to go as high as, well..... the moon!

 

[trapezeartist]

I'm a little bit confused about the effect of this perigee moon on the tides. Yes, it will be a pretty extreme spring tide this Monday, but not the highest of the year. So what makes other non-perigee spring tides bigger than a perigee spring tide?