Measuring the Diameter and Depth of Craters on the Moon

You’ve observed the Moon more than once, but with the naked eye, it’s challenging to see craters. With the help of telescopic photography, many craters become visible. Using pictures taken with a telescope, we will attempt to measure the diameter of craters on the Moon’s surface with varying degrees of accuracy.

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times Earth's diameter. The Moon always presents the same side to Earth, because gravitational pull has locked its rotation to the planet.

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