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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: ApophisAstros on May 20, 2018, 09:06:11

Title: Crescent Moon***** Re-processed
Post by: ApophisAstros on May 20, 2018, 09:06:11
(https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/qbGlt4WAtpUK_1824x0_fcAgcUjK.jpg)

ISO 200
Lights x 114 at 10s Subs
Darks x 20
Flats x 40
DSS 4.1 64bit
PS CC

Imaging telescope or lens:SkyWatcher 120ED Imaging System for Canon DSLR Cameras
Imaging camera:Canon 1000D modified
Mount:Skywatcher EQ6-R PRO Synscan
Guiding cameras:Skywatcher 9x50 Finderscope,  QHYCCD 5L-II MONO
Focal reducer:Skywatcher 0.85x Focal Reducer/Corrector for Evostar-120ED
Software:ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC,  DeepSkyStacker x64 by Luc Coiffier, Tony Cook, David C. Partridge Deepsky Stacker 4.1 64bit,  Astro Photography Tool
Accessory:QHYCCD PoleMaster
Resolution: 2591x1999
Date: May 19, 2018
Time: 21:36
Frames: 114
Locations: Home, Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom

While waiting for the target to come up last night i thought i would have a go at the Moon.
Roger
Title: Re: Crescent Moon
Post by: Carole on May 20, 2018, 11:43:24
Very nice roger, but it's very Red, probably due to the modified DSLR.  If you go into Image adjust, match colour and then slide the middle slider to the left, you can lose the red.

Carole
Title: Re: Crescent Moon***** Re-processed
Post by: ApophisAstros on May 20, 2018, 18:19:09
Thanks Carole , one more processing tip.
Tried to do it other ways but thats the best way.
Roger
Title: Re: Crescent Moon***** Re-processed
Post by: doug on May 21, 2018, 09:16:55
Is that you you would call a "blood" moon ???   :lol:
Title: Re: Crescent Moon***** Re-processed
Post by: NoelC on May 21, 2018, 09:22:43
It's really good.
well done.