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tornado33

12-05-2008, 11:00 PM

Hi
Used the Live View on the 450D to get precise focus on the moon, prime focus with 10 inch f5.6 newtonian and Baader MPCC coma corrector. 4 shots @ISO100 stacked and processed in PS, as Registax wont handle 12 MP images.

here is the result (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/uploads/moon4x)

The actual image is a little less than 12 MP as the scope had moved slightly between each shot, but represents the full resolution the 14 bit sensor can do. The moon was rather low in the north too. Cant wait to see what it can do with it right overhead in good seeing.
Scott

torr

12-05-2008, 11:34 PM

That is absolutely awesome. Detail is incredible.
Well done.:clap:

AlexN

12-05-2008, 11:59 PM

awesome! great detail over the whole face, Very impressed. (i want live view!)

edwardsdj

13-05-2008, 04:36 PM

The focus is so tack sharp Scott.

Very impressive image indeed :)

Bloodbean

13-05-2008, 06:10 PM

Such incredible detail well done! Makes me want to upgrade to a 10inch scope..

acropolite

13-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Scott, forget the webcam mosaics.... you win....:thumbsup:

Phil

13-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Stunning scott can i use it for my desktop.
Phil

tornado33

13-05-2008, 06:59 PM

Thanks all
Yep Phil feel free :)
I will see about getting more hi res pics in next few nights as moon gets fuller and higher in the sky
Scott

Inmykombi

13-05-2008, 07:36 PM

Two words.

Un Believable....:eyepop:

Keep it up.

peter_4059

13-05-2008, 07:46 PM

Great image Scott. Incredible detail.

andrew

14-05-2008, 07:23 PM

Amazing image, really beautiful :)

Bassnut

14-05-2008, 08:26 PM

holly cow, thats awesome !!

duncan

14-05-2008, 08:32 PM

Man that is one awesome shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: thumbsup:

tornado33

14-05-2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks everyone
Heres tonights effort, along with a screenshot of Live View zoom window showing a full resolution area in real time. It makes positioning and focusing so easy (full frame for positioning then the full res. zoom to focus.

Full res. view here (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/uploads/moon5x250thseciso100450dnaturalbig. jpg)
5x ISO100 250th sec shots stacked
It allows me to gauge the seeing too, it was boiling somewhat, with moments of blurryness and a few clearer moments
Scott

h0ughy

14-05-2008, 10:44 PM

Awesome Scott, the clarity is breathtaking

tornado33

14-05-2008, 10:54 PM

Thanks mate. I cant wait to have a go at the full moon when its overhead
Scott