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Omaroo
01-05-2009, 06:44 PM
I thought I'd bring the old 200mm newtonian out from its dank closet for a run tonight. It hasn't seen the sky in nearly 2 years. It was still in decent collimation, if not exactly perfect, and the only thing cloudless was the moon for a little while earlier this evening. The mirror was no where near cool yet, but you have to get what you can while it's there I guess...

Anyway - all good fun!

Skywatcher 200mm newtonian on EQ5, Nikon D40 @1/250th ISO200

spacezebra
01-05-2009, 06:58 PM
Hi Chris

This is an extremely sharp capture of the moon, considering your concerns regarding the equipment.

Cheers Petra d.

iceman
01-05-2009, 07:04 PM
Lovely images, love the tones.

Omaroo
01-05-2009, 07:08 PM
Thanks Petra & Mike :) Mooch ohbliged!

RobF
01-05-2009, 07:48 PM
Beautiful and crisp.

Go The NEWT!!! :cool::2thumbs:

Kevnool
02-05-2009, 04:22 PM
Beautiful clean image Chris.
Focus aint an issue.
Tones are great.
Cheers Kev.

cookie8
02-05-2009, 07:49 PM
Nicely done Chris. Tack sharp!!!

Omaroo
03-05-2009, 09:11 AM
Cheers and thanks Kev & Vincent :)

Quark
03-05-2009, 11:13 AM
Very nice image Chris.
Sharp as and the subtle toning really sets it apart from other images that I have seen. It gives a lovely soft effect, a truly beautiful vista.

Regards
Trevor