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Tag: Baptistina

Extreme HDR

July 16, 2013 Al Denelsbeck


“HDR” stands for “high dynamic range,” a photo editing technique used to combat the increased contrast that all standard photo methods are prone to – see a greater explanation here. Sometimes it’s used to produce unrealistic images with light levels that really read more

Categories: AstronomyTags: Baptistina, exposures, HDR, libration, Maginus, moon, Spica, Tycho

July 16, 2013 Al Denelsbeck

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