Moon from Canberra

[reeaal (Mark)]

Hi,
I took these last night through my 10" SW Dob from the backyard. Used a Sony Cybershot 12.1 mp camera, 10" and 25" eyepieces.
My first scope and first images. The last couple of weeks have been a steep learning curve for me. This site is great even for a real newby like me.
They're pretty rough but it was fun to do and next time will be even better. btw, what's the best Moon phase for images?

[Liz]

Hey, well done Mark!! 2nd one is lovely and clear too
Amazing what you can do with little digital, lots of fun as you say.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by reeaal

Hi,
btw, what's the best Moon phase for images?

Hi, and I also like number 2 best. Well done.

To answer your question about when its best to image the Moon.
I think it can be anytime when the Moon is less than Full for best shadow definition. ie: When the terminator shows lots of detail and depth to the landscape features.
However the Full Moon can be a rewarding challenge also.

best of luck.

Geoffro.

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Mark
Great first images, that's how I started out too!

Keep trying!

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi Mark

Welcome! Excellent captures!


Cheers Petra d.

[67champ]

Good start there!

I like to image the lunar limbs at or full moon and the terminator at or near first and last quarter phase.

dana t

[reeaal (Mark)]

Thanks for the comments and tips on best imaging times for the Moon. I hope to get some more shots over the next week.
It really is a fast moving target too.

[TheDecepticon]

Very cool! Love wide field shots and close ups of the moon, it's a great target, and addictive!!