Observation by Bill Leatherbarrow: The Schiller-Zucchius Basin

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Bill Leatherbarrow

Observer

Bill Leatherbarrow

Observed

2021 Mar 24 - 21:12

Uploaded

2021 Mar 27 - 10:27

Objects

The Moon

Equipment
  • OMC300 Mak-Cass
  • ASI290MM camera
  • Astronomik 742nm IR filter
Location

Sheffield

Target name

Schiller-Zucchius multi-ringed basin

Title

The Schiller-Zucchius Basin

About this image

The Schiller-Zucchius multi-ringed impact basin was well presented on the evening of 24 March. The low angle of illumination clearly revealed the 'dimple' in the central lava patch that suggests the presence of a submerged third concentric ring.

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