Gardner Megadome 2021-08-27 04.29 UT
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat 51.542 N Long 3.593 W
A large volcanic dome that is located near the north eastern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It measures 61 Km (38 miles) across. The large central depression is suspected to be a volcanic caldera.
A two pane mosaic captured under challenging seeing conditions.
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian, Tal 2x Barlow & ZWO ASI 385MC.
4000 frames captured on each pane using Firecapture. Then approx. 1600 to 1700 frames stacked with Registax and images stitched with Image Composite Editor.
Final adjustments, collage and annotations using G.I.M.P.
Lunar south is uppermost. Best viewed in fully expanded mode.
Gardner Megadome 2021-08-27 04.29 UT
Aberkenfig, South Wales
Lat 51.542 N Long 3.593 W
A large volcanic dome that is located near the north eastern edge of the Mare Tranquillitatis. It measures 61 Km (38 miles) across. The large central depression is suspected to be a volcanic caldera.
A two pane mosaic captured under challenging seeing conditions.
Skywatcher 254mm Newtonian, Tal 2x Barlow & ZWO ASI 385MC.
4000 frames captured on each pane using Firecapture. Then approx. 1600 to 1700 frames stacked with Registax and images stitched with Image Composite Editor.
Final adjustments, collage and annotations using G.I.M.P.
Lunar south is uppermost. Best viewed in fully expanded mode.