For most of the Moon, the top few meters of the lunar surface consists of a mix of minerals, whereas lower depths probably offer more uniform minerology from the old magma oceans. The mix on the surface is due to all the splashes of asteroid impacts which has mixed materials from distances. Changes in mineral content produce subtle color differences in reflected light.
The aim of this project is to use an exaggerated false-color scheme in order to explore the mineral composition of the lunar surface.
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Optics
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Vixen VC200L @ f/6.4 |
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Mount
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Skywatcher HEQ5 |
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Camera
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Canon EOS 450D |
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Filters
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- |
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Date
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01 September, 2012 |
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Location
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Korinthos, Greece |
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Exposure
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6x1/400 sec ISO 100 |
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Programs used
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Photoshop, Nebulosity, Astraimage |