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Man snaps 280000 images to create one awesome image of the Moon
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Man snaps 280000 images to create one awesome image of the Moon

[ad_1] American astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has shared an incredibly detailed image of the moon on social media. The image showcases hardened lava lakes, worm-like collapsed lava tubes, permanently shadowed valleys, and impact crater patterns on the Moon's surface.The photograph showcases the moon's surface with exceptional clarity, revealing even the smallest features. McCarthy explained the process behind capturing these stunning images, stating, "By using two telescopes and taking over 280,000 photos, I managed to capture the most detailed image of our moon. The full-sized image is over a gigapixel. Believe me, you'll want to zoom in on this one." After dedicating two weeks to this attempt , McCarthy confidently presents these highly detailed lunar photographs. He jokingly warn...
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 26 April 2023: Full Moon shot through Arc de Triomphe
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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 26 April 2023: Full Moon shot through Arc de Triomphe

[ad_1] The Moon remains the only celestial body beyond Earth that humans have visited to date. But how did it form? Scientists believe that the Moon formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system took shape. NASA suggests that a massive object called Theia, about the size of Mars, collided with Earth at this time, resulting in the formation of the Moon, which is also known as Earth's natural satellite.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a fascinating snapshot of the full Moon through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The amount of Moon we see changes over the month, which is known as Lunar phases, and there are 8 in total - New Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent Moon....