Mare Humorum and Crater Gassendi

2020BC (Bill Christie) · #1 06-08-2006, 10:26 AM

This if my first ever try at eyepiece projection. It was easy to setup and gives clear images with good image scale. I'm a bit worried however, at how far out the projection tube and the camera extend from the focuser (the back of the camera is about 45cm from the OTA).

Subject: Mare Humorum and Crater Gassendi (Moon 85% waxing)
Date: 06Aug06
Scope: LXD-75 SN-8 (26mm Eyepiece Projection ) F=?, Red 23A filter
Camera: Mintron 13V1C, Shutter 1/500; AGC +0; Gamma 0.45
Exposure: Stack 300/400 sorted by Registax.
Processing: Registax, Photoshop.

Striker (Tony) · #2 06-08-2006, 10:51 AM

Bill thats a fantastic image for eyepiece projection...you must be happy with your first attempt.

Great job.

2020BC (Bill Christie) · #3 06-08-2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker

Bill thats a fantastic image for eyepiece projection...you must be happy with your first attempt.

Great job.

Yes, pretty pleased. I'm interested to see how this method compares to using my Televue Powermate/barlow combination.

iceman (Mike) · #4 07-08-2006, 06:17 AM

Nice image, looks like focus is a tad soft. I guess focus must be very hard doing EP projection and a video camera.

Look forward to more!

2020BC (Bill Christie) · #5 07-08-2006, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Nice image, looks like focus is a tad soft. I guess focus must be very hard doing EP projection and a video camera.

Look forward to more!

Thanks. This one is clearer.

iceman (Mike) · #6 07-08-2006, 07:26 AM

Indeed it is! Nice shot!