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The image above shows a 50% resolution test shot of the moon made with a Takahashi FSQ-106ED and a Nikon D70s camera. Except for some mild sharpening in Photoshop, this image represents the raw image from the camera. |
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Image Data 530mm @ f5 Equipment Used Nikon D70s Processing Tools Photoshop CS |
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Taking the image above, blue is enhanced to overcome atmospheric extinction.
The result is closer to our expectation of how the moon should appear. |
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By enhancing the color saturation just a bit, the moon reveals that it is a colorful place. The different hues hint at the geological make up of the moon.
This image can also be seen in
Our Solar System Gallery at
SkyandTelescope.com. |
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| Unless otherwise noted, images and site content copyright © 2007 Richard McCoy 09/21/2007 |