I'd really love to dedicate more time to observing the Moon, although my tendency to rush through my nightly observation checklist often means I don't give it the attention it deserves.
Rather than focusing on photographing the Moon, I take greater pleasure in using my collection of eyepieces to observe it. There's something captivating about getting up close to its surface, noticing the smooth maria, and the intriguing textures like wrinkles and dimples that are scattered around. It's almost as if I can imagine the sound of an impact on the Moon's surface like a muted thump, creating a smooth, shadowed depression under the sun's illumination. I find this sensory connection, remains absent in the realm of lunar photography.
One of the eyepieces I particularly enjoy using to examine the Moon's maria is the
Edmund Optics RKE 28mm eyepiece. It offers a unique sensation, almost as if I'm floating in space, providing a unique perspective when I align my eye precisely.
Here, I'm sharing a few images from my lunar observations. While more accurate representations of these lunar regions exist, these images capture the essence of what I've personally observed and enjoyed.