First Quarter Mineral Moon

Image Title: First Quarter Mineral Moon

Copyright: Chris Willocks

Date image was taken: April 05, 2025

Location: Shropshire, England.

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

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Image Description and Details: The Moon usually isn't associated with colour, however the lunar surface actually has wide spectrum of different hues that indicate the presence of different minerals. In this image, the colours have been subtly enhanced to show this. The blue hues, as seen in the Sea of Tranquility for example, indicate the presence of titanium. The orange and warmer hues indicate the presence of iron.

- Acquisition: 200 frames acquired in SharpCap.
- Processing: AutoStakkert, ImPPG, Photoshop and Lightroom.

Equipment Details: - Optics: Altair 115EDT-X Triplet Apo Refractor.
- Camera: ZWO ASI 1600GT M CMOS.
- Filters: Baader 1.25" RGB.
- Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro.

Name: Chris Willocks

Website or Facebook Profile: http://www.cwastrophotography.com