Observation by Bill Leatherbarrow: Werner and its 'X'

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Observer

Bill Leatherbarrow

Observed

2018 Apr 22 - 19:10

Uploaded

2018 Apr 24 - 08:28

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

OMC300 Mak-Cass
ASI290MM camera
IR742nm pass filter

Location

Sheffield

Target name

Crater Werner

Title

Werner and its 'X'

About this image

The 'X' shape near Werner attracts much attention. It is, of course, merely an effect produced by lighting and libration, but it can be quite striking when conditions are right.

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