Observations>Naked-Eye Objects>MariaLunar Maria/Seas
Ten "Naked Eye" Seas/Maria labelled on a Seestar capture of a full moon in May 2024. Gallery shows 6 additional Maria.
Observer Comments
| Target Description | The first two gallery images show the ten Maria/Seas listed as "Naked Eye" targets in the v9 checklist. Note that, since I actually imaged this with is a telescope, I've provided two additional gallery images that list six additional maria (sixteen total) that are readily visible using the Seestar. |
| Image Capture Description | This full moon image was an opportunistic capture with my Seestar on a clear night with good visibility, just because. At the time I was not contemplating the AL Lunar Program. |
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Capture Details
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-05-22 21:12:00 |
| Phase Age | 14 days |
| Lunar Phase | Full Moon |
| Illumination | 100% |
| Conditions | Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Capture Software | Seestar |
| Capture Type | Single-image |
| Instrument | Seestar S50 f5.0-250mm FL |
| Camera | Seestar Built-in SONY IMX462 Sensor |
| Capture Details | Auto capture |
| Post Processing | Levels and sharpened in Affinity Photo |
