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Degree of linear polarization of the first quarter moon, David Elmore

Degree of linear polarization of the first quarter moon

Degree of linear polarization of the first quarter moon, David Elmore

Degree of linear polarization of the first quarter moon

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Degree of Linear Polarization (DOLP) of the first quarter moon. This is RGB with. The fact that it is bronze color indicates more polarization in the red compared to the blue. Note the lunar mare are more highly polarized than the highlands. Nice colors around the edges are due to "seeing-induced cross-talk". Motion between exposures is falsely interpreted as polarization. Seeing was very poor this night.

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Degree of linear polarization of the first quarter moon, David Elmore