Partial Lunar Eclipse through 200PDS

[mikey2000]

I didn't have time to set up my usual astro cam, so here's a quick grab stacked from just 20 pics through my 200PDS with a DSLR.

 

The most interesting thing for me is that it's not just a coloured-in half moon but you can also see some of the shaded part.  That made my wife take notice....   As an astronomer, it's just odd that I saw a near-full moon last night then it rose above the horizon as a half moon, just one night later.  But suddenly it's a full moon again!

 

It's a bit soft - the seeing wasn't exactly great so close to the horizon...

[Miguel1983]

Hi,

nice image, i was also preparing to take some pictures, i think i tried focusing for over half an hour, didn't manage to get a sharp moon.

I was trying out a new combo, ED80 + IMX 178 and my recently acquired Sesto Senso motor focuser, so i thought it was me.

[Scooot]

Great shot, I too spent a long time trying to nail focus so I think any softness was just the conditions.

[Ben the Ignorant]

Biiiiig!