Waxing Moon

Waxing Moon:

A waxing moon happens at the next phase after a new moon.  The phases of the moon are as follows:

New moon - waxing moon - first quarter - waxing gibbous - full moon - waning gibbous - last quarter - waning crescent.  The moon as it approaches the horizon turn a bit reddish at this stage.  It is the closest celestial object to the Earth.  

Date:  05-26-01

Telescope: Takahashi FSQ 106   FL  - 500mm      Camera:ST8E                

Exposure Time: RGB short exposure 1x1 bin

Processing: Maxim calibrate and combined,Adobe combined