Lunar Disc, 45% Illuminated Waxing Crescent with Lunar V & X Features at Terminator in Full Sun (via IR) | July 16 2021

[MalVeauX]

Heya,

Lunar V & X features (crater rims at specific angle of light of illumination of phase) in full sun daylight in moderate resolution via infrared. Approximate time is 1930pm Eastern, from Florida.

 

 

Full Resolution on my Astrobin:

https://astrob.in/k8wjz4/0/

V & X highlighted at terminator:

Equipment:

150mm F8 Achromatic doublet (C6R)

Astronomik 742nm IR filter

Flir IMX253 1.1" 3.45um pixel Camera

400 frames of 9k

Very best,

 

Lunar V & X features (crater rims at specific angle of light of illumination of phase) in full sun daylight in moderate resolution via infrared.

Edited July 17, 2021 by MalVeauX

[WestCoastCannuck]

That "X" just floating there is outstanding.  10 minutes either way and it just would not look like that.   Would love to view that at high power one day.   Fantastic for daylight!