First Moon Attempt with 12inch

[xelasnave]

Yes its a dod mount but I had to try it. 12 inch dob reflector, 300d and I think a 2x barlow (dont think I can get prime focus without a barlow..must lookintoit) Got everything on this session wrong but here is the historic shot. (there are others)
alex

[ballaratdragons]

Very nice Alex.

When I get my camera (very soon now) I hope mine turn out as clear as yours. Well done. Good detail.

[xelasnave]

Here is one more, the exposure was out but finally showed up some "rays" alex

[xelasnave]

Thanks Ken. I am about ready to take the axe to my other mounts, tracking etc is going down hill. Great camera the 300d for me anyways.

[67champ]

Alex, Very nice!!

I found you,...I have not been able to get on forums.astronomydaily.com for a week,..what's going on?

But I am glad I found this site for sure!!!!

67champ
dana t

[ballaratdragons]

WOW Alex,

That 2nd one looks like you took it about 5 miles above the surface of the Moon. Cooool!

Dana, you couln't find Alex coz he was up near the Moon taking close-ups. LOL

[67champ]

Speaking of close ups, please read my new posting... Thanks.

[Mick]

Nice work Alex, hard work using a dob for astrophotography.

[xelasnave]

Thanks all, sorry for late reply been in the bush without a computer etc. Hi 67 I dont know what happened to astronomydaily.com, I tried to get on but I thought it was just me... you know I thought they had given me the axe because they had tired of my resident crack pot comments (particularly on grain and my unusual Universe alternatives) I feel better that it is not just me. I hope they are OK and not having personal or financial problems.
My photos are going down the tube it must be the mount(s) I have been really trying but am getting more electric worms than ever.. good to be back
alex:cheers:

[seeker372011]

Nice pix Alex

Yes AD has been down and so far havent been able to find out what has happened and if the site will ever come up again

[67champ]

Hi Alex, I've been trying to reach pizwiz (adolph) from "that other site", but no luck. If you know how I can reach him please email me, dana.thompson@ohio.gov Look forward to your crackpot comments here.....This is a very good site.

[67champ]

Alex, never mind I guess, the site is back up, they had some major problems, ok now....

This site is equally great!