image by Bruno Daversin, France

When the top image was published during LPOD’s first month in January, 2004 I was astonished. But reprocessing with the new version of IRIS, is remarkably sharper. Imaging like this 100 years ago would have prevented much wasted time debating possible changes in Plato!

Chuck Wood

Technical Details:
Sept 17, 2003. Ludiver Observatory 600 mm (24″) Schmidt-Cassegrain & B&W webcam.

Related Links:
Rükl chart 3
Ludiver’s Moon photos