Moon Age 10.8


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Date & Time: Apr 29 2015, 22:54 JST(+0900), mosaic of 9 flames
Optical: Kasai 20cm (7.9") Newtonian (NERO-200DX) (f=1200mmm, F6.0)
Auto-guided with TAKAHASHI JP Equatorial
Camera: CELESTRON Skyris445C with IDAS IR-cut filter
Location: Ooizumi, Hokuto city, Yamanashi pref.

Camera Settings: 30 flames/sec.×6sec., Exp....1/120sec
150 flames stacked each & Wavelet process with Registax6



After the first quarter, the terminator moves west direction and we become enable to appreciate the vast western lunar seas of Imbrium and Procellarum, MAREs. Especially, the Iridium, SINUS, positioned at the northern edge of the Imbrium, MARE, can be seen near the terminator; we can enjoy the one of scenic lunar spots three-dimensionally.

 ¶ Geocentric distance: 405,000 km, Distance from observed location: 400,800 km




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