Boussingault Crater - Moon

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Boussingault Crater - Moon

[Public Domain] 17 Aug 2021 Dylan O'Donnell
CATEGORY : Astrophotography
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2 minute lunar video taken at 7000mm focal length and stacked best 12% using Autostakkert!

Check out the terracing in the crater towards the top edge of the frame. This complexity indicates an older impact that has degraded over time, although after some research I think this may be an illusion as Boussingault crater are two large older craters, one within the other.

Celestron 11″ Edge HD
2.5x Powermate
ZWO 17mm
Skywatcher EQ8Rh-Pro

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