A fascinating view of our satellite at 58 per cent illumination. Through careful processing of the colour channels, the Moon’s hidden treasures are revealed: the bluish hues indicate titanium-rich basalts, whilst the reddish-brown tones mark regions rich in iron. Proof that the Moon is anything but just grey.
| Image data | |
|---|---|
| Object | Moon 58% |
| Distance | 390,000 km |
| Exposure | 5,000 × 15 ms (40% of which are stacked) |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 200PDS |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 676MC |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Filters | Optolong KG3 |
| Software | SharpCap, AutoStakkert!, PixInsight, Photoshop CC, Nik Collection 7 |