The surface of the Moon, although it appears gray and monochromatic, has hidden colors in the Earth, caused by various minerals. These colors are too faint to be seen with the naked eye, but digital images allow photographers to enhance the colors and show another view of the moon. This image is a reversal of these colors, a unique perspective on our moon. Obtained by Noah Kojawski (Lakeville, MN, USA). At the top left of the moon mineral map is a set of images of the moon’s south pole created on two different dates (given different views of the area). It is one of the most detailed maps produced by amateurs of this part of the Moon, which is extremely difficult to observe from Earth. This image was produced by Tom Glenn (San Diego, California, USA). The lower left image shows craters and mountains at the Moon’s south pole, including Bailly Crater (with its distinctive trough) on the right. Under Bailly are the craters Bettinus, Kircher and Wilson. The photo was taken by Andrea Vanion (Porto Mantofano, Lombardy, Italy).
