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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Fay on Mar 31, 2012, 17:35:52

Title: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Mar 31, 2012, 17:35:52
Well, I thought, I cant beat it so may as well do it!!

Around 6 subs all made up of 15x 0.6 secs , red filter, Atik 314L, 6" Mak Cass. Stacked in Registax & mosaiced in IMerge.

I quite enjoyed doing this, as was a change. Had to revise Registax & IMerge. I went outside to pack away as there was high cloud, so not best seeing.


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7032363245_7cc4dfbce5_b.jpg)

This was using a x2 Barlow. 15x0.6secs, bit fuzzy, but as i say not good conditions.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/6886266188_464510028e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: The Thing on Mar 31, 2012, 18:34:37
They are both great Fay. The detail is pretty good considering the conditions i.e. Fay using unfamiliar imaging techniques ;). The Apollo guys would have loved to have such clear shots!
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Carole on Mar 31, 2012, 18:55:22
Excellent detail Fay.

Carole
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Mar 31, 2012, 21:39:46
thanks Carole, Duncan, yes re-learning curve
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Tony G on Mar 31, 2012, 23:35:41
And in Mono (I think) :-?

Excellent images Fay.  ;)

Tony G

Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: doug on Apr 01, 2012, 07:21:10
As a Loonik, Fay, really love the images.  You used a 6" Mak Cass..... would that be the Skywatcher version?  I look forward to seeing moonshots like that through my SkyWatcher 6" Pro scope..... when I can use it properly.  Just had the mount motorised, but NOT a goto motor, just to track the sky.

Doug.
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 01, 2012, 07:51:03
Thanks, yes, Doug, SW Pro.

Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Ivor on Apr 01, 2012, 08:23:51
Excellent shot Fay, well done. How did you calculate the exposure time for the Atik I was thinking of trying a similar thing ST8300?
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 01, 2012, 08:49:24
Thanks Ivor. I just keep taking shots until i think it is the right exposure. difficult when you have such a contrast on the Moon. The sky was not too good.
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 01, 2012, 12:01:57
I like the larger image, might need to turn down the sharpness a touch though.

Chris
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 01, 2012, 12:57:25
Yes it is too sharp. although does not look this sharp on my monitor. for a bit of practice I will redo
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 02, 2012, 20:41:29
Redone, not so sharp. hope to finish it off with the other side

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7039644143_618209d583_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Mac on Apr 02, 2012, 23:48:23
Fantastic detail.

Mac.
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: MarkS on Apr 03, 2012, 00:57:04

Beautiful!

Much better than the previous version.  This looks both sharp and very natural.

It really is a lovely image.

Mark
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 07:49:31
Thankyou very much
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 03, 2012, 08:09:02
Quote from: MarkS on Apr 03, 2012, 00:57:04

Beautiful!

Much better than the previous version.  This looks both sharp and very natural.

It really is a lovely image.

Mark

I agree
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 08:11:30
Oh great Chris!
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: JohnP on Apr 03, 2012, 08:14:45
Very nice Fay - Would love to see the reprocessed one full size.... The background sky looks a bit 'blocky' on my monitor for some reason but the moon itself is splendid indeed..... John
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 08:23:27
for you John

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7039644143_08cd2c6781_o.jpg (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7039644143_08cd2c6781_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Mike on Apr 03, 2012, 08:37:01
Excellent Moon Fay.

Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 08:55:46
Very kind, thanks Mike
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: julian on Apr 03, 2012, 10:04:42
Very nice image Fay

julian
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: JohnP on Apr 03, 2012, 10:57:24
Quotefor you John

So kind Fay..... - the full size is superb - has a real 3d feel about it - very sharp indeed - John
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 11:06:27
im glad John, bit like going out with no underwear on putting full size on the forum!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: JohnP on Apr 03, 2012, 12:17:48
Quotebit like going out with no underwear on putting full size on the forum

Fay - what are you trying to say.....  :lol:  !!!!!!
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Tony G on Apr 03, 2012, 12:39:09
Quote from: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 11:06:27
bit like going out with no underwear on

That would be some image!!!!!!!! :o :o :o

Tony G
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 13:38:11
well you are not sure how it is going to look as it is like extra exposure when it is bigger and shows up the flaws.................................dig dig dig
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: JohnP on Apr 03, 2012, 15:16:42
So you are now saying that when you go out with no underwear on & expose yourself you are not sure how it is going to look...... ;)...
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: Fay on Apr 03, 2012, 15:19:23
you got it    :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Moon 300312
Post by: mickw on Apr 08, 2012, 08:10:36
Nice one Fay and I agree the reprocess looks much better