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Moon 04/28/2023 - Dawn on the Rupes Recta, Gabriele D'Orazio

Moon 04/28/2023 - Dawn on the Rupes Recta

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
Moon 04/28/2023 - Dawn on the Rupes Recta, Gabriele D'Orazio

Moon 04/28/2023 - Dawn on the Rupes Recta

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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A fantastic view of this particular feauture of the moon, that night just close to the dark limb.
Rupes Recta is a linear fault,  it is located in the southeastern part of the Mare Nibium.
it is long 110km and width 2-3km, with an inclination estimated to be around 10º, rising to a height of about 0.3km.
It is more commonly called the Straight Wall and together with the rocks that are immediately below it, in the image, resembles the shape of a sword.
Probably one of the most interesting target on the moon, I really like it.

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Moon 04/28/2023 - Dawn on the Rupes Recta, Gabriele D'Orazio