06/03/2025
Photography by: Stephane Hoechstetter
Moon_2025_05_03
Canon EOS 80D
Sigma C 150-600mm
600mm x crop 1,6 = 960mm
ISO 1600
f/6,3
70 Pictures at 1/800s (56s) +25 Flats +25 Biases (total number of Pictures: 120)
Camera control via APT (Astro Photography Tool)
Stacking with Deep Sky Stacker and post-processing with Photoshop.
"The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and the fifth largest moon in the solar system. It has a diameter of about 3,474 kilometers and is, on average, about 384,400 kilometers away from Earth."
Here are some interesting facts about the Moon:
1. Surface: The Moon's surface is characterized by craters, mountains, and plains. The dark areas you see are known as "maria" and are made up of basaltic rock.
2. Gravity: The gravity on the Moon is about one-sixth of Earth's gravity, which means you can jump much higher there.
3. Phases: The Moon goes through different phases, which are determined by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. These phases are new moon, waxing crescent, full moon, and waning crescent.
4. Influence on Earth: The Moon has a significant impact on Earth, particularly on the tides. Its gravity pulls the ocean water, causing tidal movements.
5. Exploration: The Moon was first visited in 1969 by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Since then, there have been several manned and unmanned missions that have explored the Moon.
"The Moon is primarily composed of rock and metal. Its surface is characterized by a variety of craters, mountains, and plains. The main components are silicates, which include minerals such as olivine, pyroxene, and feldspar. Additionally, there are also traces of iron and other metals. The lunar surface is covered by a thin layer of fine dust known as regolith."
