Observation by Chris Hooker: Sinus Iridum, 3rd April

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Chris Hooker

Observer

Chris Hooker

Observed

2020 Apr 03 - 19:06

Uploaded

2020 Apr 04 - 07:28

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

254 mm Newtonian
5x Powermate
ZWO ASI174MM camera
Baader 610 nm & IR-cut filters

Exposure

1/40 sec

Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Target name

Sinus Iridum

Title

Sinus Iridum, 3rd April

About this image

Sunrise over the rim of Sinus Iridum, another lunar favourite. The low angle of illumination reveals the wrinkle ridges on the mare.

Files associated with this observation

Sinus Iridum 3 Apr 20 1a.jpg (369.9 kB)

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