A Glimpse into the Lunar Southern Highlands

This morning, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at a truly spectacular region of our Moon: the Southern Highlands. I'm incredibly proud to share what I believe is the best photo of our moon I've ever taken. To enhance the experience, I've flipped the view, giving you the sensation of orbiting the lunar surface.

This image was captured using a 12” goto dobsonian telescope and an ASI662mc camera, further enhanced by a 2x Barlow lens. The processing involved stacking 50% of 5,000 frames using Autostakkert and Registax, bringing out an astonishing level of detail.

As you can see, the features are incredibly sharp. There are craters on top of craters, a testament to billions of years of impact history. The subtle hints of splashback in the center of the prominent crater in the middle of the frame are particularly fascinating. It's a region rich with history, allowing us to clearly differentiate between ancient highlands and younger plains.

Thank you for looking!