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16th September 2013

THE MOON

The Moon is thought to have formed about 4.51 billion years ago, not long after the Earth. The most widely accepted explanation is that the Moon formed from the debris left over after a giant impact between Earth and a Mars-sized body called Theia.

Equipment:

Telescope: SW200p

Mount: EQ5

Camera: Canon EOS 450d

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