So, you think you've seen the Moon? (2021 Re-edit)

Published 2021-11-01
The myths of Lunar distance, the huge harvest Moon, and why people struggle to remember the size of the Moon? The Moon is one of the most familiar objects in the night sky, so familiar in fact that it is often overlooked - even by astronomers! This video might surprise you - it asks you to think again about our sister planet, the Moon and - more importantly - to take a proper look at it, perhaps for the first time in your life.

00:00 Hello
00:25 Romancing the Moon?
01:03 A super-sonic multi-trillion ton wrecking ball!
01:46 Full Moon - only ever 41% - not 50%
01:59 Librations give us 59% in time
02:41 It's just the dull ol' Moon...
03:00 Bigger than Africa...
03:33 ... and lighting a garden near you!
03:45 Steady misrepresentation in books
05:01 The truth limited by page size?
05:59 Distance demo
06:25 Vox populi on distance
09:09 The visual vs actual size
09:26 Vox populi on size
11:59 The myth of the big Moon
13:34 Smaller when you think it's bigger
14:44 Demo of daily size change
16:23 The mountain view from your backyard
18:09 Wrapping up

This is a re-edited version of our 2012 video, "So, you think you've seen the Moon?" - it's been carefully reproduced (from scratch) using the original recordings.

Originally shot in 1080p HD but only uploaded in 720p, this version benefits from better picture resolution, various other visual improvements and, crucially, we've fixed the audio during 'the park' segment which was previously inaudible if played back on a mono speaker configuration.

Content-wise, it's faithful to the original but with some slightly different creative choices and expanded or alternate material.

The 2012 version can still be found here:    • So, you think you've seen the Moon?  

Do let us know in the comments if you'd like to see more of our older content given the same treatment.

Presented by Robert J Dalby FRAS

Produced by DB Video Services for Astronomy and Nature TV

#TheMoon #HarvestMoon #FullMoon #Astronomy #Stargazing

All Comments (21)
  • @RocketPlanet
    This is a re-edited version of our 2012 video, "So, you think you've seen the Moon?" - it's been carefully reproduced (from scratch) using the original recordings. Originally shot in 1080p HD but only uploaded in 720p, this version benefits from better picture resolution, various other visual improvements and, crucially, we've fixed the audio during 'the park' segment which was previously inaudible if played back on a mono speaker configuration. Let us know in the comments if you'd like to see more of our older content given the same treatment.
  • @gshort4707
    All your videos are fascinating. The more you produce or enhance the better.
  • @ishanr8697
    Watched the original a couple of times, still watched the whole re-upload. Thanks!
  • When it's your 40th Birthday and YouTube flags up your favourite channel just uploaded a video! Life is good!
  • Very nice video. Helped a lot with visualisation of actual size of the moon. Keep making such great videos.
  • @ww321
    Thanks for doing this again. I really enjoy looking at the moon. My favorite thing to do now is take a picture of video through one of my telescope then find artifact in the images and track down it's location and name. Fun stuff
  • Very well put together presentation on our closest spacial neighbor. A lot of the items you mentioned I have only learned about in the last 10-15 years, primarily by reading more about the Moon and being able to attend and participate in lunar events. It is probably safe to say that a large number of people do not comprehend the extreme difference between viewing the relative distance between us as projected in a book vs modeling correct relative sizes. Lastly, easily the most frequently asked question at a star party is why can't we see remnants of the Apollo missions. When informed that a scope in the 200 meter size would be required to do so confounds almost every inquisitor. Thanks again!
  • This really is thought provoking- going to look at the moon with fresh eyes !
  • @sanpol4399
    01:04 You created an impressive way to demonstrate what was being questioned about the serenity of the Moon. 😃 I saw it many times, and each time with the sound a little higher
  • @lancer525
    I'm going to show this clip at the next meeting of the student Astronomy Club at my local college. Ought to "open some eyes" I would think. Thanks much for this great re-edit and upload! Good to see this channel back in action!
  • @martinda7446
    Nobody ever asks me about the moon.. I could have shown off! I love this channel. One of my very favourite YouTube channels. I have watched the V2 series dozens of times.
  • @CaptRescue2
    Love your videos...keep them coming!!! Re-visit the Oculus all-sky camera
  • @spamcan9208
    These videos are always so chill. I hope you're able to make another one some day but I know it's a lot of work so I understand if you don't.
  • @ChrisWAnim
    I randomly came across the 2012 video, it immediately got into astro and bought a big newtonian. Now nearly 10 years later im super into astrophotography, got a Heq5 and a 72ed! Taking pictures that blow my mind that I can even capture such things. Pretty average compared to others but for me im super happy with what i can do. Thanks for that :)
  • @MarkMphonoman
    That looks like a vintage watch on your wrist. 😁
  • @123reivax123
    You are a natural in front of the camera. I would think anything you decide to talk on and demonstrate would be of great interest. Keep doing it! Thanks
  • @milantrcka121
    This video reminds me of the Jade Rabbit that the Chinese (and others) see on the moon. Once you see it, you cannot "unsee".