A Moon Full of Flavors and Sizes by Paul Gitto
Paul Gitto

A Moon Full of Flavors and Sizes by

A compilation of Lunar images from various dates and Lunar Events.
Umbra and Penumbra are eclipse images.
Apogee is when the Moon is at a distant part of its orbit, while Perigee is when the Moon is at a near part of its orbit.
Moonrise and Moonset are self-explanatory.

All images were taken with a Nikon D70s and a Nikon Zoom Lens fully extended to 300mm fl.
Lunar images have been rotated for symmetry.

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About Paul Gitto

Paul is an avid nature enthusiast, bible scholar, astronomer, astrophotographer and has been a planetarium operator/lecturer at The Robert J. Novins Planetarium.
Paul’s nature photography includes Wildlife, Atmospheric Optics , Sunsets, the Pine Barrens and various other objects pertaining to hidden beauty found in nature.

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cool, full, moon, lunar, super, astronomy, apogee, perigee, eclipse, umbra, penumbra, orange gray, dark, night, sky, science, nerd, geek

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  • MarianBendeth
    MarianBendethabout 1 year ago

    The quality of these moon shots are outstanding! This belongs on the cover of a magazine of known repute!
    Thank you for also including this fascinating informtion!
    Brilliant!

  • Thank you very much Marian!

    – Paul Gitto

  • Lynn Bawden
    Lynn Bawdenabout 1 year ago

    Beautiful creation, Paul!!! ~ Lynn

  • Thanks so much Lynn!

    – Paul Gitto

  • Anne Gitto
    Anne Gittoabout 1 year ago

    Excellent work!!!! Your work is always top notch. ☺ ♥

  • Thank you Sweetie!!

    – Paul Gitto

  • gingermegs
    gingermegsabout 1 year ago

    Brilliant and thanks for sharing Paul!:)

  • A big Belated “Thank You!”

    – Paul Gitto

  • Lynn Starner
    Lynn Starner5 months ago

    very cool idea!

  • Thanks so much!

    – Paul Gitto