Engel Photography

High-Resolution Moon Close-Up – Lunar Craters and Rays

High-Resolution Moon Close-Up – Lunar Craters and Rays
Captured through a Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, this high-resolution close-up of Earth's Moon reveals a breathtaking landscape of rugged craters, expansive lunar maria, and brilliant ejecta rays stretching across the lunar surface. Fine details in the ancient terrain showcase billions of years of impacts that have shaped our nearest celestial neighbor. Photographed from San Antonio, Texas, this telescopic image highlights the timeless beauty and intricate geology of the Moon, making it a striking addition to any collection of astronomical photography. #Moon #Luna #LunarSurface #MoonPhotography #Astrophotography #Astronomy #NightSky #Space #Craters #LunarMaria #Telescope #Meade #NikonD850 #Texas #SanAntonio #SpacePhotography #NightPhotography #LandscapesAndNature #EngelPhotography
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 11:47 PM America/Chicago
Shutter Speed 1/125 sec
ISO 64