Observation by David Arditti: The Moon, age 2d 18h

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David Arditti

Observer

David Arditti

Observed

2021 Apr 14 - 20:53

Uploaded

2021 Apr 16 - 01:04

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

Canon EOS 350D camera
300mm f/5.6 lens

Exposure

1.6s ISO 800

Location

Edgware

Target name

The Moon

Title

The Moon, age 2d 18h

About this image

Only at this time of year is it possible to capture such a young moon in a darkish sky (in the UK), as close to the vernal equinox the ecliptic makes its steepest angle with the horizon.

Files associated with this observation

moon2021-04-14-DLA.jpg (1.3 MB)

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