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Mare around impact crater Copernicus. Above the crater is the Mare Imbrium with crater Plato at the northern edge and the Apenin mountains with Hadley Rille to the east, left the Ocean of Storms, the round Mare under the round wall feature in the south is Mare Humorum and Mare Nubium to its right side. North of Mare Humorum is the Mare Cognitum with Apollo 14 landing site Fra Mauro. The group of the 3 craters are Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus and Arzachel

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© Detlev van Ravenswaay

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This print showcases the intricate details of the Moon's surface, specifically focusing on the mare surrounding impact crater Copernicus. The image captures a breathtaking view of Mare Imbrium above the crater, accompanied by crater Plato at its northern edge and the majestic Apenin mountains with Hadley Rille to the east. To the left lies the Ocean of Storms, while in the south, we can observe Mare Humorum with its distinct round wall feature and Mare Nubium to its right side. The photograph also highlights other significant lunar features such as Mare Cognitum, home to Apollo 14's historic landing site Fra Mauro. Additionally, three prominent craters named Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus, and Arzachel form an eye-catching group within this lunar landscape. Detlev van Ravenswaay skillfully captured this monochrome masterpiece using a telescope from Earth orbit. His expertise as an astronomer is evident in every detail of this astronomical marvel. The image not only showcases various maria (lava flows) but also provides insight into different impact craters scattered across Earth's moon. This awe-inspiring print serves as a reminder of humanity's fascination with space exploration and our continuous quest for knowledge about celestial bodies beyond our own planet.

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