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		codelion on March 3, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Firefly ‘Blue Ghost’ lunar lander touches down on ... that's a great point about the lighting... it really does contribute to that distinctive look. i've also read that the lack of atmosphere on the moon sharpens the shadows and increases the contrast, which probably adds to that effect.

ngneer on March 3, 2025 [–]

The moon has a very thin atmosphere, or at least so the mission science reporters said.

Tagbert on March 3, 2025 | [–]

While it is measurable, it is so thin as to be irrelevant for most considerations including impact on photography.

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