The Moon usually isn't associated with colour, however the lunar surface actually has wide spectrum of hues that indicate the presence of different minerals. In this image, the colours have been subtly enhanced to show this. The blue hues, as seen in the Sea of Tranquility for example, indicate the presence of titanium. The orange and warmer hues indicate the presence of iron.

 

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• Optics: Altair 115EDT-X Triplet Apo Refractor.

• Camera: ZWO ASI 1600GT M CMOS.

• Filters: Baader RGB.

• Location: Shropshire, England.

• Acquisition: 200 frames (per filter) acquired in SharpCap.

• Processing: AutoStakkert, ImPPG, Photoshop and Lightroom.

• Credit & Copyright: Chris Willocks.

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This image was awarded Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day (AAPOD) on the 14th April 2025. Find out more here: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/lpzos6l08kyls5s26pexc7k1r4og08.