Crescent Moon

A detailed 1/15-second exposure focusing on the illuminated edge of the waxing crescent Moon, capturing low-angle sunlight grazing the eastern features along the terminator. Shot in Budapest, Hungary, using afocal coupling with a Minolta XD 5 and Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/2 lens positioned behind a Barium 25mm eyepiece on a SkyWatcher 103/1300 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Captured on Ilford HP5 Plus black-and-white film, preserving full film borders and sprockets.

• Camera: Mindolta XD 5

• Lens: Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/2

• Telescope: SkyWatcher 103/1300 MC

• Eyepiece: Barium 25mm

• Film: Ilford HP5

• Exposure time: 1/15 sec @f/22 (eff)

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

• Date: 2022-02-05