Imaging the Moon
Using a William Optics GTF-81 and a Canon T3i
clearly shows the features of the Moon including the
terminator to the left hand side. Credit: Mike Barrett
This throws the Moon out of focus
Never look at the
Sun directly or through a telescope
you do not damage your eyes. If in
doubt do not do it.
Using a cheap webcam the surface details of the
moon can be seen clearly.
Credit: Mike Barrett
An early phase of a lunar eclipse as the shade of the
Earth slides over the Moon’s surface. Note there is no
sharp transition from light to dark. Credit: Mike Barrett
one for the Moon.
of the Moon.
Moon.
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