Moon - August 25, 2007

Moon - August 25, 2007

Image Details

  • 1/125 second, ISO800
  • Takahashi FSQ-106ED
  • Nikon D70s
  • Photoshop CS
  • 8:09 PM MDT, 08/25/07
  • Mead, Colorado

The image 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.

Moon - August 25, 2007

Taking the original image, blue is enhanced to overcome atmospheric extinction. The result is closer to our expectation of how the moon should appear.

Moon - August 25, 2007

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.