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Pag IP, Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore., Sunday, Pec. 21, 1947
'Changes in Sizes' of Moon
Explained by Local Observer
By J. HUGH PRUETT
AJtronomer, Extension Division
"Late on Thanksgiving Day, we
were almost startled by a charm
ing appearance around Mt. Hood,
70 miles to the east northeast of
ui. While the sunset pink was still
on the snowy slope of the moun
tain, there was swelling up over
the distant horizon along side the
left slope of the peak the big,
to us at the later hour than when '
rising, and seemingly should ap
pear larger. When it is nearly
overhead, it is about 4000 miles
nearer than when on the horizon.
Instruments which accurately
measure angular width show that
it subtends a somewhat greater
angle when high. But who mak
ing naked eye observations only
Nearly everyone who watches
the moon when near the lull
phase has Been ""'feels that this is true?
apparent size when just clearing
the eastern sky line. This round P""'
face of light almost seems to De
smiling benignantly.
Several hours later, however,
when our lunar neighbor has rid
den high into the sky, it has a
comparatively small and insigni-
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The stranee apparent change in
size must be purely an optical il
lusion. This is most commonly ex
plained by assuming that of two
objects which subtend the same
angle at the eye, we unconsciously
reason that the more distant is the
larger.
The moon high in the heavens
seems to be very near compared
with the same moon over a distant
horizon, where we may compare
it with terrestrial objects we know
are large. When resting beside Mt.
Hood it seems immensely larger
than when tangled in the tops of
tall firs nearby.
Distance Judging
We have read stories of hunters
seeing indistinctly through fog a
pack of coyotes which appeared
like huge wolves, or deer which
resembled moose in size simply
because they were Judged to be
farther away than they actually
were.
Recently some psychologists
have advanced the theory that ob
jects viewed when the eyes look
straight out from the face seem
wider than when the eyes have to
be turned sharply to see them.
To view the moon high in the
sky, a man standing upright rolls
his eyes at a high angle. Supposed
ly if he is lying on his back the
moon will seem wider when high
than when on the horizon.
December 27
. On Dec. 27 there will be a fine
winter full moon, rising about
sunset far toward the n6rtheast,
and in middle latitudes remaining
above the horizon around 16
hours, like a summer sun.
Perhaps some of us can then
test these theories. Many will be
surprised to find that a dime held
at arm's length before one eye will
far more than hide the moon at
any phase or height in the sky.
Unn nf olertrir charges
in cities throughout the country,
Just issued by the Federal Power
Commission, shows that residents
of Eueene Dav rates that are
among the lowest in the nation.
The survey, covering all cities
of 2500 population and over,
showed that a typical monthly
bill In Eugene for 25 kilowatt
hours of current, the usual
amount for small-scale lighting
purposes was 68 cents, as com
pared with the United States
average of $1.29.
For 100 kilowatt hours, the
amount generally used for
lighting, small appliances and
refrigeration, the monthly bill In
Eugene was $1.80, as against
an average of $3.75 in other
cities. In the 250-kilowatt hour
class, where cooking is involved
in addition, the monthly bill
here was estimated at $3.30, in
contrast with $6.93 elsewhere.
Supplementing the federal com
mission's report, Harold King, Eu
gene Water Board assistant super
intendent, Saturday released fig
ures to show that as of Nov. 30
this year, the municipal power
system was serving 13,186 resides
itial customers and 1935 commer
cial users.
Net Gains
These totals reflect a net gain or
1573 residential customers since
Nov. 30, 1946, and the addition of
227 industrial users. King stated
that the water board has extended
service an average of 150 new cus
tomers every month during the
year now ending.
He added that the water Board's
customers are also using more
power per person, and are there
by further adding to the magni
tude of its service problems.
COBURG MEETING
COBURG, Taxpayeis of O
burg School District 43 Saturday
were urged to participate in
Monday night discussion on the
possibility of building an addi
tion to the over-crowded school
building. The meeting will be at
8 p. m. in the school gym Monday,
"Dec. 22.
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Home Building
Plan Attacked
PORTLAND, Ore. (U.R) Infla
tion will be in full sway in the
United States in the next few
months if the Federal Home Con
struction Program continues un
checked, according to E. B. Mac
Naughton, chairman of the board
of the First National Bank of Portland.
MacNaughton told delegates to
the Oregon Seed Growers League
convention that the Federal Hous
ing Administration apartment con
struction and the veterans hous
ing programs were "building rac
kets!' and inflation would be here
in the next five or six months if
curbs were not invoked.
"GI's have been encouraged and
persuaded by advertising to buy
homes at price levels made at
tractive by long-term mortgages,
based on present incomes. There
is nothing short of a racket in the
building of these guaranteed loan
units," MacNaughton asserted.
MacNaughton said that under
the FHA apartment house pro
gram the owner to make the hous
ing pay had to charge $75 to $100
a month rent on four or five-room
apartments. He said he doubted
if many working persons could af
ford to pay that much.
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SHEDD The high school jun-
in- EBninr nlnv "Little Women"
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Mrs. Sada McBride, the direct
or, was presented with a pearl
necklace and Mrs. Maxine Der-
lune, music instructor, with a cor
sage. Music was furnished by the
orchestra, glee club ana brass
quartet. Clarence Townsend and
Frank Ponltl piayea insirumemai
numbers.
At P-TA Monday Mrs. Mary
Williams was elected to attend
the P-TA council at Lebanon. Mrs.
Ruth Melteany led a discussion
m, fnnenliHntlnff Shedd hieh
school with Harrisburg. Browns
ville and Halsey high schools.
An oral vote was taken In
which the large majority voted
against consolidating
Mn Marv Williams was elect
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