77% Moon

[jakob]

This is my effort from tonight.
ED80 APO, 2x Barlow, D80 Camera, stack of 10 frames.
Focus??

[dpastern]

Focus is a bit off, but still a very good shot Jakob. Instead of using the 2x barlow, why not just take a 100% crop from the image, it'd probably be better image quality. Any reason for stacking? I usually just take single shots of the moon, but I'm a newbie when it comes to astro imaging.

Dave

[Lumen Miner]

WoW!! I can just tell their is more info there. Focus looks reasonable, try processing more. Darks are stacked too, yeah?

Nice work, keep it up!!

[Octane]

On ya, Jakob. Nice to see you posting images. :)

Dave, much the same as DSOs, you'll end up with greater SNR with stacked images, even of the Moon. :D Give it a go next time, and compare. You might be surprised.

Regards,
Humayun

[dpastern]

Even when shooting at ISO 200? Not much noise there, even on my 1 generation old DSLR!

Dave

[jakob]

Dave,
Thanks for the comments. I need Barlow to get focus (need extension tube). Stacking to reduce atmospheric noise (also stacked darkes).
Need more expierience in focussing.
J.

[jakob]

Thanks for comments.:)
Processing is dark art? I keep trying.
Yes darks are included.
J.

[jakob]

Thanks H.
I have to make Bathinow mask to help with focus.
( but no live view!)
Regards J.

[jjjnettie]

Good on you Jakob.
Will you be coming up for Barambah next month?

[jakob]

I would love to, but its only 30% chance.

Regards J.

[Inmykombi]

Good on you Jakob.
Good to see some images from you.

Keep imaging away as I want to see some more.

Geoffro.