My first Moon

Darrell · #1 12-02-2007, 07:42 PM

First attempt at moon using scope rather than tradional lenses.
Celestron C8N-GT + televew 2x 2" powermate + nikon D2X
1/80 ISO 250 , other than white ballance adjustment out of camera resized.

leon · #2 12-02-2007, 07:48 PM

Mice Moon you have there, very crisp and clear, well done.

Cheers Leon

RB (Andrew) · #3 12-02-2007, 07:51 PM

Great first attempt Darrell, well done, and welcome to IIS.

matt · #4 12-02-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by leon

Mice Moon you have there, very crisp and clear, well done.

Cheers Leon

Where are the mice

On the cheesy moon, I s'pose!!!!

Hi Darrell.

Nice pic

Mick (Michael) · #5 12-02-2007, 08:07 PM

Good focus, Lovely first image, welcome to this place Darrell.

leon · #6 12-02-2007, 08:44 PM

Bugger, spelt that wrong, sorry, NICE MOON

Cheers Leon

iceman (Mike) · #7 12-02-2007, 08:48 PM

Wow! For a first attempt that is STUNNING! Excellent work!

I can't wait to see your future stuff!

Where abouts in Sydney are you?

Darrell · #8 12-02-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Wow! For a first attempt that is STUNNING! Excellent work!

I can't wait to see your future stuff!

Where abouts in Sydney are you?

thanks,i am just learning it all (my first scope).the full 12MP photo is pretty special looking

probally one of the worst areas for photos, newtown.
i have no view below 30degree and nothing from NW to S unless its very high in the sky and a streetlight 5M from back yard.hardly ideal conditions.

at least ill get to drag my gear to true dark sky (deniliquin) in a few weeks for 2 weeks.last time i was there i had my scope for 3 months and there was so many stars i couldnt find what i needed to star align haha

Darrell · #9 12-02-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon

Bugger, spelt that wrong, sorry, NICE MOON

Cheers Leon

i think MICE is better

matt · #10 12-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Darrell

I lived in Newtown for 10 years before travelling all over the country through work.

That's not an astro-friendly part of the world.

You've done well

Darrell · #11 12-02-2007, 10:15 PM

http://imagepost.ennor.id.au/_DWE3150_2.jpg

full size image if anyones interested,compressed a bit ~550k

Darrell · #12 12-02-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by matt

Darrell

I lived in Newtown for 10 years before travelling all over the country through work.

That's not an astro-friendly part of the world.

You've done well

yup not astro friendly,but it is easy to see if viewing is good.if i look up and see more than the main stars then its time to get the scope out

ispom · #13 13-02-2007, 03:19 AM

my first moon was by far not so beautiful,
but it has been 50 years ago with an old bino...

go on strightaway Darrel!

67champ · #14 13-02-2007, 12:47 PM

Nice job indeed. That is one of the best "first attempts" I've ever seen!

dana t

ving (David) · #15 13-02-2007, 01:09 PM

good on ya! your focus looks spot on!

rmcpb (Rob) · #16 13-02-2007, 03:11 PM

What can I say that the others haven't? Wonderful first attempt, especially considering your location.

nightsky · #17 13-02-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

http://imagepost.ennor.id.au/_DWE3150_2.jpg

full size image if anyones interested,compressed a bit ~550k

and