My first photo of the moon

[Andy Milner]

Finally got my telescope out tonight. Skywatcher Explorer 200P with EQ5 and dual axus motors. First time I've used it. First time I've seen the moon up close. First time I've photographed the moon. Man hooked already! Loving it!

Took this holding up my iPhone 5S to the eyepiece. Afocal I think it's called? Anyway I'd like to know how I did. I think my moon looks a little over exposed. I'm saving up for a Canon 1100d after reading around seems a good bet!

Any tips on improving this image in processing? Remember I've never attempted any processing so any tips and where to look and start? Thanks. Andy.

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[Andy Milner]

Thought I would enhance it a little, not sure if it's worked. Think it shows more detail.

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[Steve Ward]

That's a great first image ... 

JamesF has written a good tutorial that will help you when the DSLR arrives ... http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/184192-full-disc-lunar-imaging-with-a-dslr/

[Andy Milner]

Last effort before bed.

Thanks will check that link out!!!

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[Alien 13]

Nice 1st effort the full moon is not the easiest thing to image so well done.

Alan

[Luke]

Excellent first image    I would have thought this was a great first attempt even if it had been with the DSLR

+1 for James' classic tutorial

[Pig]

That's an excellent image Andy

[Mr Spock]

Good first pic. From what I've seen most phones over expose a little. The DSLR will be much better.

[sologuitarist61]

Yes, they are getting better and better Andy! Well done!

[Stargazer33]

Hi Andy, great first shot! Looks really sharp.

I hope you don't mind but as the weather is so bad here I have had a quick 5 minute play with your data in Photoshop 7.

I adjusted the curves and also did a bit of levels and a tiny bit of sharpening. I have rotated it and reduced the image by 50% to make the file a reasonable size for uploading.

[Andy Milner]

Thanks. All good. Don't mind at all. I've yet to play with Photoshop so will look at the tutorials online and have a play. Any contributions always welcome.

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[LeeWilky]

Very nice and even more so considering it's a single exposure taken with a phone!

Well done

[Andy Milner]

Lee I bought this telescope and mount due to you recommending it to me when you welcomed me to the forum. Thanks to you I'm on a very enjoyable journey! Cheers!

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