Very first effort....

[Whippy]

That has some part in focus anyway. Not the most ideal of situations, not great seeing, Moon low down and taken with my WOZS110 on top of an AZ3 that wobbled a LOT (not trying that again in a hurry! Way too much weight), a Celestron Zoom EP with an 'F' adapter clamped to it and a Canon Powershot A610 on the other end. Faffed about in Photoshop, mainly saturation. Not quite Damian Peach but it's a start...

Tony..

[jcm]

Excellent focus and detail. You did well considering the set up you were using.

John

[Whippy]

Yeah it was far from ideal. The mount only just takes the scope and sticking a camera on the end meant that I had to put my finger on the lens end of the scope to keep it balanced. Also I realised that the F adapter I picked up only fits the zoom lens properly, my other (better) EP's are either too big or too small.

Thanks for the compliment though John . Will do better next time!

Tony..

[Andrew*]

Given the conditions, Tony, I think that's an admirable first effort!

Andrew

[jcm]

Having the correct compatible fixtures and fittings does make it easier to improve the quality of the images.

John

[Whippy]

Well yes, John . DSLR's are out of the question ATM unfortunately so while I'm getting the basics together, this'll do...

I've got better plans in the pipeline by connecting directly on my Hyperion eyepieces (providing I can get hold of the correct adapter). Also I think it may would have got better results if I had used my 'proper' mount and using the timer so I could stand back and let it get on with it!

Still, there's always next time (not tonight by the looks of it though ).

Tony..

[Jeff RV]

Very nice Moon shot, and sharp.

Jeff.

[jcm]

I've got better plans in the pipeline by connecting directly on my Hyperion eyepieces (providing I can get hold of the correct adapter).

Tony..

I have an Hyperion , what do you want to adapt to the screw thread?

John

[Whippy]

You can buy an adapter so I would able to use the 52mm threaded ring that goes on my camera and screw it into the 'SP54' thread on the Hyperion.

This is what I'm talking about here: http://tinyurl.com/26jwkz . About 3/4 of the way down, # HDT54/52 Hyperion Digital T-Ring, 52mm. That should do the trick.

Tony..

[jcm]

I see what you mean. I was going to offer to make it for you - but as its a narrow ring with close threads - probably better to buy the ready made one

John

[Whippy]

I see what you mean. I was going to offer to make it for you - but as its a narrow ring with close threads - probably better to buy the ready made one

John

Thanks for the offer John, I appreciate you thinking about it anyway .

Tony..

[GazOC]

Great shot for an Alt/az mount!!

[lunator]

Tony

It a good starting pic.

Cheers

Ian

[SteelRat]

Good start matey. Nice shot 8) Like it.

[centroid]

Not quite Damian Peach but it's a start...

A pretty goo start too, I'd say.

Well done Tony.

Dave

[MartinB]

That's a great first effort Tony. The exposure looks good - you've not burn't out the highlights (which is the hard bit). I think the image could stand a bit more sharpening and contrast enhancement

[barkis]

That's an Ace start Tony. You will soon be up there with the experts. Just takes a little time and experience.

Ron.

[Whippy]

Thank you for your kind words Gentlemen, much apreciated .

Tony..