Mind's Will" and Imagination Reflected in the Silent Moonlight: A Night Spent with DWARF3 at Shinryo Park, Okinawa, Japan
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Hello to all of you who love the night sky of Okinawa. This is Ima-chan's Stargazing Guide.
Recently in Okinawa, there have been many days when thick clouds spread out as the sun set, and stargazers have had a series of frustrating nights when they felt as if they had been put on hold for a while. Last night, however, the cloud curtain finally opened and the beautiful moon made its appearance.
With a pleasant feeling of fatigue after work, I headed to Shinryo Park with my beloved smart telescope, the DWARF3☆☆☆☆, in hand. What I experienced there was more than just astronomical observation; it was a magical time like a dialogue with my inner self.
In this issue, I would like to record my observations of that night, as well as my thoughts on the "imagination" that the presence of the moon gives us humans.
The breathtaking "silence" exhibited by DWARF3
When we arrived at the park, we found it to be remarkably calm. The winds are calm and the atmospheric conditions (seeing) are extremely stable.
The moment I set up the DWARF3 and captured the moon through the screen of my smartphone, it took my breath away. What emerged on the other side of the lens was a cold but beautiful moon shadow with every detail of the craters clearly depicted.
Stare."
I was reminded of how just that much makes for such a rich time. Thanks to the calm atmosphere, there was little shimmering like a shimmering shimmering flame on the surface of the moon, giving the illusion of being thrown out into outer space.
The moon seen through the lens radiated an indescribable **"ultimate silence "**. A world without sound, a world without air. The weight of this silence, which has remained unchanged for tens of thousands or hundreds of millions of years, seemed to speak directly to my heart beyond the screen of my digital device.
Psychology of "fake videos" created by loneliness and loneliness
As I was immersed in the silence, a thought suddenly occurred to me. I am referring to the "too-realistic or too-fantastic fake moon videos" that are often seen on social networking sites and video sites these days.
Why are people not satisfied with the moon as it is, and why do they go to the trouble of creating fake images and sharing them? I used to think it was "just a prank" or "to attract attention," but as I gazed at the moon last night, I felt I could see the "creator's intention" behind it.
The moon, as a satellite, is too quiet. There is no sign of life, no sound, no change. When confronted with this "ultimate silence," one feels an indescribable sense of "loneliness.やYou may feel "lonely."
I want the moon to be more like this." "I want something more surprising and warm in this too lonely sky."
Perhaps it is the true nature of these fake videos to express the "ideal moon" in each of our hearts as a prank to distract us from loneliness. It seems to me that they are a sad self-expression of people who cannot stand the silence of the moon, and who try to fill the void with their own imagination.
Ten different imaginations: rabbit, crab, crocodile
Of course, even without the use of modern technology such as fake videos, humans have had a rich imagination about the moon since ancient times.
When we look at the moon with the naked eye, we find various shapes. In Japan, the famous "rabbit pounding rice cakes" is well-known, but around the world, there are many interpretations of this image.
- Crab: In southern Europe and elsewhere, it is said to look like a crab with large scissors.
- Alligator: In Central America and elsewhere, it is a crocodile that is hunting its prey.
- A man carrying firewood on his back: In old European folklore, a man was sent to the moon as punishment.
- Woman in profile: Beautiful profile of the noblewoman.
Thus, from a single moonshadow, so many different stories can be spun out, depending on the country, culture, and sensibilities of the individual. This is the "mystical charm" of the moon and its magical power to continue stimulating the imagination of humankind.
The word "ten colors" means "ten different people," and the moon's pattern is exactly the kind of art that can be painted on the canvas of the viewer's mind.
Okinawan night breeze and a clear mind
During the shoot, the wind had suddenly stopped and the area was quiet and still. Even though it was an Okinawan night, the calm night made us feel a little chilly. However, the crisp air made for a sharpened observation time.
Recently, the persistent clouds that spread after sunset have made me feel somewhat "mmmm" and unable to clear my mind. For those of us who enjoy astronomical observation, a closed sky is like a closed window to the soul.
However, through last night's interaction with the moon, those fuzzy feelings gradually melted away. The clear moonlight on the screen of DWARF3 and the philosophical journey of thought that unfolded from there. These things shed a ray of light on my mind, which had been blocked up by the cloudy sky (laughs).
Conclusion: Looking up at the Moon
In our daily busyness, we tend to forget to take time to "just stare at it. However, while using the latest technology, DWARF3, what we ultimately ended up with was the "awe of nature" and "explosion of imagination" that even ancient people must have felt.
The moon is just there. Whether we feel its silence is "lonely," "beautiful," or "fake and decorative" is entirely up to our minds.
In Ima-chan's Stargazing Guide, we want to continue to cherish and deliver these moments where the starry sky and our hearts connect.
If the sky is clear tonight, you too can take just a few minutes. Open a window or step outside and look up at the moon. What does the moon in your heart look like and what is it saying to you right now?
