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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...