HYGNUS VOLCANIC CRATER AND THE ACCUMULATION OF VOLCANIC ASHES

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Photographer:

FERNANDO MENEZES

Location of Photo:

Location: São Paulo - SP - Brazil

Date/Time of photo:

10/13/2021

Equipment:

ZWO ASI 6200MC COLED Esprit 150mm Powermate 2x

Description:

HYGINUS is one of the few craters on the lunar surface that does not have an impact from a celestial body. It is considered the largest crater of volcanic origin on the visible face of the Moon. Located in the center of the rhyme Hyginus, which was probably formed by lava from this crater Beside it, there is prioclastic material, that is, an accumulation of volcanic ash material Copyright: Fernando Oliveira de Menezes (Organizing author of the book Astrofotografia Amadora no Brasil https://clubedeautores.com.br/livro/ast ... -no-brasil)