First Quarter Moon

About this image
The first quarter moon is also referred to as a half moon. Don't let the use of the word 'quarter' confuse you. The sun is lighting up half of the moon at this point. One quarter of the lunar cycle has already occurred once you can see the half moon. |
Technical Details
Optics |
Vixen ED81S |
Mount |
Vixen GP Mount, Skysensor 2000 PC |
Camera |
Canon EOS 450D |
Filters |
- |
Date |
03 Octomber, 2011 |
Location |
Kifisia, Greece |
Exposure |
10 sec ISO 100 |
Programs used |
Photoshop, Nebulosity |