Moon

[Larryp]

Last night I finally got to try out my lunar/planetary imaging set-up for the first time.I finally accumulated all the bits and pieces a few weeks ago, but the weather has stopped me from having a go with it.
This image was taken at dusk, and the sky was still quite light. By the time it was dark, the clouds were rolling in again!
This is my first attempt at digital imaging,so all constructive criticism is welcome.
NG 102mm apo refractor, QHY IMG132E camera, 5 images stacked in Registax 6, processed in Canon Digital Photo Professional.

[EricB]

Great shot Larry, well done. I love the tones and contrasts. You must be very pleased with your first attempt!

Eric

[stardust steve]

Looking good especially for a first crack.
I have done limited Lunar imaging so my advise aint worth much. Been meaning to give a mosaic a go one of these nights . . . hope you get some great tips from the guys and gals in the know!

[brian nordstrom]

:thumbsup:Thats a really good shot Laurie , that 102mm is very sharp .
Brian.

[Astro_Bot]

Nice shot. :thumbsup:

It really looks like it's taken from, say, an approaching Apollo craft.

[Shark Bait]

You and Eric will be able to compare notes.

Looks like a setup with a lot of potential. I can only wish for images that sharp. My setup is still afocal.

[Larryp]

Thanks RG, Eric, Stu, Steve and Brian!
Yes Brian, I am very happy with the scope-it seems to be tack-sharp.:thanx:

[lepton3]

Hey that's a great first image for the new setup Laurie.

I can't fault your choice of subject either -- I always love looking at the Imbrium region.

Given the opportunity to get a few more images in the stack will allow more control in the Registax wavelets sharpening. I've found around 30 images gives good scope for sharpening without getting artifacts.

Keep 'em coming.

-Ivan

[Larryp]

Thanks for the advice and comments, Ivan-much appreciated!:)

[asimov]

Nice work Laurie. Looks good to me:thumbsup:

[Larryp]

Thanks, Asi!

[DJT]

Great image, Larry. Very sharp and an interesting region to look at. Well done.

[Larryp]

Thanks David!

[jjjnettie]

:) Very sharp. A great image.

[Larryp]

Thanks JJJ:)

[cometcatcher]

That's sharp alright. Welcome to digital imaging Laurie!

[Larryp]

Thanks, Kevin:)

[Jethro777]

Incredible shots. Well done!

I'm almost ashamed to post my own meager efforts, lol! :lol:

[ourkind]

What a beauty Laurie! Keep'em coming :thumbsup:

[Larryp]

Thanks Carlos and Jethro!

[DavidNg]

Very sharp Laurie. Are you going to show us your full moon mosaic soon?

[Larryp]

Thanks David. I don't think I'm up to doing mosaics. though:lol:

[Retrograde]

Very nice shot Laurie!

[Larryp]

Thanks Pete

[EricB]

Larry, mosaics may be time consuming, but they are not difficult to achieve. You should give them a try. You will need Autostich ( http://www.cs.bath.ac.uk/brown/autostitch/autostitch.html (the free demo works fine).

Process your panels as images (from AVIs, using a sofware like Registax or Avistax 2), import them in Autostich. In a few seconds you will get a composite image of all your panels. Tweak it in GIMP. That's it!

Eric

[bartman]

Great Laurie, and yes you should give mosaics a go ..... with pics that sharp!
Bartman

[Larryp]

Thanks for that info, Eric. I see mosaics on IIS but had no idea how to do them-I will certainly look at Autostich.:thanx:

[Larryp]

Thanks Bart!