The Moon - 3 May 2015

Posted by Edison100
on Thursday, May 7, 2015

Moon: magnitude -12.21 and illuminated 99.9% (Source: Stellarium 0.12.4). Taken with afocal method. Digital camera in [NORMAL PICTURE] mode, shutter speed 1/60”, F 3.6, focal length 6mm and ISO 200. Images processed with RegiStax6 (74 pictures) and retouched with Canon Digital Photo Professional. Pictures resize.
Location: Cagua, State Aragua Venezuela (N 10° 11' 24.00" W 67° 27' 36.00"). Date: May 3, 2015. Hour: 22:17 (02:47 UTC) ── 22:25 (02:55 UTC).
Equipment: Telescope reflector aperture 114mm (4.5"), focal length 900mm, eyepiece (1.25") 17mm and Moon filter.

Tags: Moon
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