Afocals of the moon

[1ponders] (Paul) · #1 21-05-2005, 03:38 PM

We've had some family over from NZ the last week and they wanted some astro pics to take back with them, so we shot off a few last night with my years old Canon 1.3 meg A10. Quite surprised how well they turned out for afocal and not a good seeing night. Just a bit of resizing for web and colour and contrast. Shot through Meade SCT, hand held.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #2 21-05-2005, 03:39 PM

and a close up

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #3 21-05-2005, 03:48 PM

They look good Paul.

Now I have a camera and have taken a moon pic I will try a close up too. (if the weather allows)

mick pinner · #4 21-05-2005, 03:59 PM

hi Paul, good to see someone else has an interest in our moon, l find it a challenging subject especially close ups to try and maintain the crisp focus, it's almost a forgotten object these days.

iceman (Mike) · #5 21-05-2005, 04:24 PM

Nice Paul, the first one would look much better with a bit more processing (unsharp mask and a bit more contrast).

nice shots though! and you're right Mick, there's not many who shoot the moon at the moment.

gbeal · #6 21-05-2005, 05:26 PM

They went all the way to your place for some pictures (good as they are) of the moon?? You gotta be kidding.
I have to get out and image that moon a bit more.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 21-05-2005, 05:40 PM

Actually Gary they came up to see my new mount

The youngest had never looked through a telescope before and we thought some photos would be good for his show and tell at school next week.