0.003 econds exposure, SBIG ST-8E CCD.
18" f/10.5 Ritchey-Chrétien telescope at prime focus.
On the shore of Mare Vaporum, near Mare Serenitatis lies a very defined crater, about 40 km across, with a good central peak. This is Manilus, and its distinictivness makes it a very useful starting off point for navigating the central regions of the Moon. In the image above, Manilus is the bright crater just below right of centre. To the left, on the edge of Mare Serenitatis is another bright crater, Menelaus, while directly above are Godin and Agrippa.
