Moon photo 27/01/08

[Inmykombi]

This is one my first decent images of the Moon on 27/01/08

I took about 80 images and kept only about 12 of them.
Taken through my LX200 10 inch.

This is my favourite shot, and I reckon it shows the Crater Tycho and the surrounding rays very nicely.


Thanks for looking..:D

[peter_4059]

Nice shot Geoff. What camera/software are you using to capture?

[RB]

From the looks of it I'd say Geoff used a Canon Ixus 70, ISO 160 and around a 1/125 sec exp. :whistle:

Nice capture Geoff.

:thumbsup:

[edwardsdj]

Very nice lunar image Geoff :)

Keen to see more.

[Matty P]

Nicely done Geoff.

Like the colour aswell.

[iceman]

Well done, the old afocal technique never fails :)

Excellent start.

[Inmykombi]

Thanks for the comments.

I enjoyed staying up for hours fighting off mozzies, and just observing the Moon between shots.
I dont often observe the Moon as a Waning Gibbous, as its usually a waxing crescent, when its easier to do so.
I took these photos by hand ( no camera mount ) with my Canon IXUS 70.
Unfortunately this camera cannot be operated remotely.
But I still want a camera mopunt to hold it steady near the eyepiece for more shots down the track.

I cropped some and enhanced the contrast on others, thats all I did really.

Thanks for the comments.

[Inmykombi]

How did you work that out ?

[RB]

I turned your image over and had a look on the back........:lol:


OK I used Opanda (http://www.opanda.com/en/iexif/) to view the EXIF details.
;)

[Inmykombi]

You were correct, but I still dont know how you worked it out.
It doesnt seem to show me on the posted photo.:P


Aaaaaaaah, I see. OPANDA.... well done.

[duncan]

Hi Geoff,
Well done! This imaging game is contagious to say the least.
Cheers,
Duncan:thumbsup:

[Inmykombi]

Thanks Duncan,
I can see that this imaging business really is contageous.

I have a lot to learn, but will enjoy it I am sure.:thumbsup:

Geoffro

[StarLane]

Well done mate, you've done well with that technique, nice and close with plenty of detail. What EP were you using??
Cheers, Paul.

[Inmykombi]

Thanks Paul,
I was using a 17mm eyepiece. I dont know the field of view. It gives me nice close ups and I find that I use it quite a bit when doing observig of the planets and the moon.

It wasnt a really expensive one, It retails for about $150.00 at York Optical if I remember.

Cheers.

Geoffro.