Theophilus Crater — Lunar Sunrise Over the Central Peaks

2025
Written By Charles Lillo
High-resolution monochrome image of the lunar crater Theophilus, showing steep terraced walls, a bright central mountain peak, and deep shadows cast by the low Sun along the crater’s rim.

Image Title: THE OPHILUS

Copyright: (c)Luc CATHALA

Date image was taken: October 11, 2025

Location: MAZAN FRANCE

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: Cratère Theophilus (diamètre 100 km, hauteur 3200 m). 11/10/2025, 05h48 (03h48 TU) Newton 625 mm, barlow 4 (focale 10950 mm), filtre IR685, caméra QHY5-III 678M. 360/3000 images compositées, traitement AS3+R6. Image à 100%. Luc CATHALA Mazan (FRANCE 84380)

Name: Luc CATHALA

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