Observation by Nick James: Sunrise over Drygalski crater

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2026 Jan 02 - 22:54

Uploaded

2026 Jan 03 - 18:53

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

0.15m f/10 SCT + ASI678MC

Location

Chelmsford

Target name

Drygalski crater

Title

Sunrise over Drygalski crater

About this image

Libration was good to see craters in the far south at nearly full Moon. The crater in shadow with its far wall partially illuminated is Drygalski which is around 80 deg south latitude. The other crater in shadow to the left of it is Le Gentil. At the top left on the limb is Bailly.

Files associated with this observation

drygalski_20260102_2254_ndj.jpg (152.3 kB)

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