Posted on 08/30/2024 12:04:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: The Moon's south pole is toward the top left of this detailed telescopic moonscape. Captured on August 23, it looks across the rugged southern lunar highlands. The view's foreshortened perspective heightens the impression of a dense field of craters and makes the craters themselves appear more oval shaped close to the lunar limb. Prominent near center is 114 kilometer diameter crater Moretus. Moretus is young for a large lunar crater and features terraced inner walls and a 2.1 kilometer high, central peak, similar in appearance to the more northerly young crater Tycho. Mountains visible along the lunar limb at the top can rise about 6 kilometers or so above the surrounding terrain. Close to the lunar south pole, permanently shadowed crater floors with expected reservoirs of water-ice have made the rugged south polar region of the Moon a popular target for exploration.
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Why worry about something hitting the earth, when obviously, if you ride a Boeing-manufactured spacecraft to the moon, your chances are:
a) It is a one-way trip, because the Starliner II Hybrid I needs a jump start
b) It is a one-way trip, because there is no place to hide - see photo.
Looks like landing there might be a little tricky.
“...with expected reservoirs of water-ice”.
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...always the optimist...
I see at least 5 good pie dishes.
I was hoping for some fried chicken, mashed potatoes and milk gravy.
Those are dog food dishes. You can put fried chicken, mashed potatoes and milk gravy on there, but it will be moon dog purina at the bottom of the bowl.
The photographer, near as I can tell from his web site (it’s not in English), used approximately a 16” reflector as his scope, and a Player One planetary camera. Outstanding detail, it’s as if it was taken from lunar orbit.
A little bit bumpy, maybe…..🙂
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