March 15, 2017: Waning gibbous moon, 46 pane mosaic

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Much to my surprise, the weather cleared after 11:00 PM, so I got out the scope, and once the moon was above the trees, attempted to shoot some 1000 frame videos with my ASI178MM (after midnight). Cue clouds! I persevered, and despite grotty seeing made a 46 pane mosaic. The last panes were shot through thin scudding clouds, but the result is OK, although not nearly as good as what is possible under good conditions.

Clicking for full resolution is advised. I was disappointed that I couldn't shoot Jupiter, but given the seeing, it would probably not be very good. There is a prediction for clear skies after midnight tonight, so maybe I can get another chance

[xtreemchaos]

great mosaic Michael, lovely detail mate, nothing but spitefull evil clouds here for what seams like ages "2 days solid with the moon, about a week since ive seen sol" hoping for a change in the weather.  thanks.  charl.

[johnfosteruk]

Great image under the circumstances Michael, clouds here.

[Sierra Golf Mike]

Very nice image Michael, superb detail.

[Tyson M]

Incredible, as always Michael.

 

Love taking the time to look at your mosaics on the big screen. Thanks for putting this together! 

 

Cheers from Canada

[Pete Presland]

A fine mosaic, nice and sharp and evenly illuminated. Do you use the same sort of techniques for your Lunar mosaics as the Solar mosaics, like Autostitch?