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UK1
17-02-2012, 03:14 PM
Just a basic snap shot so far
Matt Wastell
17-02-2012, 09:54 PM
Hi Rob - great start - what is your setup?
UK1
18-02-2012, 06:41 AM
thanks for the reply

very Basic

8" Newt
8" Bintel end cap solar filter
2" barlow
450d Cannon
just a single shot
Matt Wastell
18-02-2012, 03:37 PM
Hi Rob
I have tried white light with my 8" and the results were awful - I have only used an LPI years ago. I have been using my Nikon D3100 for full Moon shots with the 8" so I might try a solar one with that set up?
Your full disc one is quite good for early attempt - I liked it a lot!
UK1
19-02-2012, 06:26 AM
thank you