2014 02 15, 15-day-old Moon
If the orientation looks a bit strange, it’s because I’m using a refractor with the eyepiece holder turned to the side to prevent neck strain. South is shown to the left, east is to the top.
2014 02 15, 0430-0630 UT (-6) 15.29-day-old Moon
Erika Rix
102mm f/9.8 refractor, LXD75, 13% T filter, 20mm, 50x
S: Antoniadi II, T: 1-2/6, Temp: 39F, H: 28%
Colongitude: 94.9°
Phase: 357.9°
Lunation: 15.29 days
Illumination: 100%
Eyepiece sketch on black Strathmore Artagain paper, white Conte crayon, white charcoal pencil, black Derwent charcoal pencil, black woodless oil pencil, blending stump.
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