SEPTEMBER 20TH, 3.46AM, 70.3%, 20.68 DAYS

[paulastro]

I had some spectacular views this morning in the 120ED, especially Hyginus/Rima Ariadaeus, Aristotles to Aristillus, the Apennines, the terminator E of Albategnius, and the terminator near Stofler and Maurolycus.  The moon was high in the sky when I took the attached single frame - SW 120ED, Ercole Mount, Olympus E-M5 Mk11, 1/250 sec at 400 asa.

I made several crops to show some of these areas.  The seeing was good when I took the pic and visually  the views were wonderful, using x150 and x220 in the binoviewer.

  

 

 

 

    

 

Edited September 20, 2019 by paulastro

[happy-kat]

Lovely clear images. The Moon was looking great in the sky this morning.

[Peter Drew]

24 minutes ago, happy-kat said:

Lovely clear images. The Moon was looking great in the sky this morning.

It certainly was, but 8am rather than 3.46am!    😀

[paulastro]

I looked up at the Moon when I was up at 7.30, and it did cross my mind I could have had more sleep and gone out to catch it in the dawn sky.  Perhaps tomorrow morning, though I could do with some sleep before going to Kelling! 

[Paul M]

32 minutes ago, Peter Drew said:

It certainly was, but 8am rather than 3.46am!    😀

Indeed it did!

I noticed it hanging in a deep blue sky this morning and even thought about putting the scope on it for some daytime Lunar. I'd lost the urge by the time I'd taken my first dose of caffeine..

[Rob]

The Moon has been so good these last 3 days (well certainly for me here in South UK) with this high pressure spell we are enjoying!. I've been outside from 5am each morning just soaking it all up!.

Great images there

Rob

[BRADLEY 1953]

Hi  Paul,  some lovely images.  In common with yourself and most observers I also had a wonderful view of the Hyginus region and the evening terminator with my 155mm APO at 175x . As you say stunning detail visible.  I hope you catch up on some sleep.    Cheers  Chris.

[paulastro]

Thanks Chris.

[mattjanes100]

Excellent images