First Astrophoto - Criticism very welcome!

[HW Orion]

This is my first attempt at Astrophotography, so I'm hoping some experienced eyes can help me make improvements in the future. I believe that the large crater is Archimedes and the line of mountainous terrain is the edge of the Mare Imbrium. I chose to stack the image without colour, because there were some unusual blue-green blobs visible on some of the mountains. I expect it may be a problem with overexposure, but can't be certain. Equipment used was as follows:

90mm Maksutov Telescope, EQ1 mount and simple RA drive

'Modified' HP 2200 HD Webcam

Captured in SharpCap (awesome program)

Processed in Registax 6.0

I think it turned out fine, still not completely satisfied with the 'wavelet' settings in Registax though. Might go back and make a few more changes...

08-08-12 Moon1.bmp

[brantuk]

You've got some great detail in there and it's a smashing pic for your first shot - well ahead of the game already - congrats

[Kevdan]

As Brantuk has said very well done. realy good first pic.

Kev.

[boabsta]

Stunning. Well done

[faulksy]

nothing wrong with that, lovely

[LukeSkywatcher]

Pretty damn good for a first image. Be proud of it.

[paul schofield]

Well done, I would be more than proud of that for a first pic. Keep em coming.

[Darkstar_1]

I agree with the above, great pic for first try well done.

[crazyjedi]

Nice shot. Looks like you have the knack for pics

[HW Orion]

Thanks very much everybody! Good to know I've got a decent start. No suggestions for improvement at all then?