Observation by Chris Hooker: Marius & Reiner, 24th April 2021

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Chris Hooker

Observer

Chris Hooker

Observed

2021 Apr 24 - 21:45

Uploaded

2021 Apr 26 - 19:09

Objects

The Moon

Equipment
  • 254mm F/6.3 Newtonian
  • 5x Powermate
  • Baader 610nm & IR-cut filters
  • ZWO ASI174 mono camera
Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Target name

Marius crater

Title

Marius & Reiner, 24th April 2021

About this image

A mosaic of two images showing Marius and the Marius Hills, with Reiner below, and the enigmatic lunar "swirl" of Reiner Gamma. The Marius Hills are a collection of small volcanic domes and mounds, with a few lava channels and associated vents. 

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