Is it worth imaging the moon tonight - 23rd April?

[Droogie 2001]

Hi,

I was just wondering whether it is worth trying to image the moon tonight? I do not have many images of a 5 day old moon so I would be keen to have a go but the Moons elevation is quite low in the sky for me.

@ 21.00 its around 35 degrees and @ 22.00 its 26 degrees.

Not sure if it is going to be a wobbly mess. I know I could just set up and explore visually. Also need to plan for some targets does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

[Blazar]

Im going to go for it tonight....also going to go for Jupiter as well (though is getting late in the season for it). Saturn won't be around till after 1am. 

[JamesF]

Yup, the only way to find out how good an image you can get is to try it

James

[Droogie 2001]

Thanks Blazar.

The weather looks pretty poor over the next week or so that has sealed it for me.

Judging by your usual high standards it gives me some encouragement to have a go!

[Bizibilder]

Go for it - run off some avi's of about 4000 frames and stack about 200-300 frames from each.  If you get things right you will have time to make a mosaic of the Moon.  You should be able to get quite a presentable image in moderate seeing.  If you are lucky and the seeing is good then you may be able to get something really quite good.

The Jetstream is not over the UK tonight so seeing has a decent chance of being quite good.    http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=jetstream;sess=

[Droogie 2001]

Thanks for the encouragement. Good to know the jet stream is favourable. Will be setting up in the hour or two, see you there!

[Ant]

It's always worth giving it a go.

The spring is as good as it gets for first quarter moon in the UK.

This image - http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/242409-2-day-old-crescent/ - was taken with the moon less than 15 degrees elevation. So 26 / 35 degrees should be great.

Cheers

Ant

[Luke]

Seeing for solar was not too bad here at 7pm, maybe a good sign?

[Pete Presland]

I am not sure any forecast is very reliable in regards to seeing conditions. The best bet is to go out and see what you are getting, the seeing can alter dramatically during a short session as well.