Map the Chemical Composition of the Moon

Boost the saturation of digital photos to reveal lunar geology.

BY MICHAEL A. COVINGTON

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Photography by Michael A. Covington

The moon is more colorful than most of us realize. Although the colors are barely visible to the naked eye, this simple digital photography technique makes them obvious. Not only are they pretty, they reveal the chemistry of the lunar surface.

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You can photograph the moon using a telephoto lens or a telescope adapter, or by simply holding your camera up against the ...

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