DMK Moon

matt · #1 22-10-2007, 08:04 PM

Been a while since I've had a chance to do any imaging, and the conditions have been dreadful pretty much since I arrived in Bris in late July. I'm sure other Brisbanites will tell me it's been poor seeing for longer than that?

Anyway...it's been even longer since I've imaged the moon and given that I'm now going down the DMK route for the Mars Opposition, I thought I'd better get some practice in

Not much to crow about, but at least I'm coming to terms with the camera.

Here's Clavius, both a crop and the original full version. Happy with the fine detail on the crater floor.

DMK 21AF04.AS, Astronomik red filter, taken at prime focus. Best 80 frames of 1000.

Thanks for looking.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #2 22-10-2007, 08:31 PM

Fine shots there Matt. I really like the wider view second one

matt · #3 22-10-2007, 09:10 PM

Thanks Paul.

Couldn't help having a go at Jupiter, even though it's well past its best.

This was with the 2.5x Powermate.

Not a cracker on what it was a few months ago...but still good fun.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 22-10-2007, 09:13 PM

At least you're getting out under it.

Dennis · #5 22-10-2007, 09:34 PM

Nice work Matt - last night Brissie seeing was the best that I have seen all this year!

Cheers

Dennis

matt · #6 22-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Last night?

Bah!!! I missed it by 24 hours

Dennis · #7 22-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Whoops - you did these tonight? We've just returned from yoga and I was thinking of breaking out the Mewlon. Maybe not eh? Looking at the jet stream map, Ken would have had 12/10 the past 2 nights! LOL.

Cheers

Dennis

Dennis · #8 22-10-2007, 09:45 PM

Here’s my Clavius from last night. Mewlon 180 with TeleVue x2.5 PowerMate and DMK21AF04.AS.

111 Frames from 3000. Wavelet 1 = 50.

Cheers

Dennis

matt · #9 22-10-2007, 09:57 PM

Nice work, Dennis.

I'll use the Ultima 2x barlow or 2.5x Powermate next time

It's hard not to 'burn out' those lit crater walls, when there's such a huge amount of contrast difference.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 23-10-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

Whoops - you did these tonight? We've just returned from yoga and I was thinking of breaking out the Mewlon. Maybe not eh? Looking at the jet stream map, Ken would have had 12/10 the past 2 nights! LOL.

Cheers

Dennis

Nope, cloud last night and rain and cloud tonight

0.001/1000 more like it

iceman (Mike) · #11 23-10-2007, 05:47 AM

Nice images Matt and Dennis.. great to see some more stuff from Brisbane way. It's been few and far between this year.

ving (David) · #12 23-10-2007, 01:17 PM

nice to see the dmk at work matty.

moon looks pretty good, but as you say jupiter is well past its best hey.