This image was pieced together from many pictures taken over about a half hour with a telescope. It takes about eight photos through the 'scope to cover the entire moon. As you can see from the lower right side, the moon was very nearly, but not exactly full. One of the problems with the full moon is that many features are not as easily seen as when the moon is waxing or waning. This is because the angle of the light is not at its best. Many astronomers prefer to see features when they are near the terminator, the line between light and dark when the moon is not full.
You can zoom the following version of the image to see the detail that the camera can capture.
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The camera recorded the following information in first of the original images file:
Nikon D2X
2007/10/25 23:08:49
Color
Data Format: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
Lens: 2500mm F/10
Focal Length: 2500mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/80 sec - F/10
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Direct Sunlight
AF Mode: Manual
Tone Comp: Less Contrast
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off