First Moon Attempt with 12inch

xelasnave · #1 05-04-2005, 02:48 PM

Yes its a dod mount but I had to try it. 12 inch dob reflector, 300d and I think a 2x barlow (dont think I can get prime focus without a barlow..must lookintoit) Got everything on this session wrong but here is the historic shot. (there are others)
alex

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 05-04-2005, 02:54 PM

Very nice Alex.

When I get my camera (very soon now) I hope mine turn out as clear as yours. Well done. Good detail.

xelasnave · #3 05-04-2005, 02:56 PM

Here is one more, the exposure was out but finally showed up some "rays" alex

xelasnave · #4 05-04-2005, 03:00 PM

Thanks Ken. I am about ready to take the axe to my other mounts, tracking etc is going down hill. Great camera the 300d for me anyways.

67champ · #5 09-04-2005, 01:08 AM

Alex, Very nice!!

I found you,...I have not been able to get on forums.astronomydaily.com for a week,..what's going on?

But I am glad I found this site for sure!!!!

67champ
dana t

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #6 09-04-2005, 02:45 AM

WOW Alex,

That 2nd one looks like you took it about 5 miles above the surface of the Moon. Cooool!

Dana, you couln't find Alex coz he was up near the Moon taking close-ups. LOL

67champ · #7 09-04-2005, 03:15 AM

Speaking of close ups, please read my new posting... Thanks.

Mick (Michael) · #8 09-04-2005, 07:31 AM

Nice work Alex, hard work using a dob for astrophotography.

xelasnave · #9 16-04-2005, 03:01 PM

Thanks all, sorry for late reply been in the bush without a computer etc. Hi 67 I dont know what happened to astronomydaily.com, I tried to get on but I thought it was just me... you know I thought they had given me the axe because they had tired of my resident crack pot comments (particularly on grain and my unusual Universe alternatives) I feel better that it is not just me. I hope they are OK and not having personal or financial problems.
My photos are going down the tube it must be the mount(s) I have been really trying but am getting more electric worms than ever.. good to be back
alex

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #10 16-04-2005, 06:43 PM

Nice pix Alex

Yes AD has been down and so far havent been able to find out what has happened and if the site will ever come up again

67champ · #11 19-04-2005, 08:36 PM

Hi Alex, I've been trying to reach pizwiz (adolph) from "that other site", but no luck. If you know how I can reach him please email me, dana.thompson@ohio.gov Look forward to your crackpot comments here.....This is a very good site.

67champ · #12 20-04-2005, 04:22 AM

Alex, never mind I guess, the site is back up, they had some major problems, ok now....

This site is equally great!