First images for a while

[johnfosteruk]

Although I've had a few quick observing sessions this year, my last proper session when it wasn't full moon was 7 months ago and I've been missing it, a lot. 

Last night when I left the office the skies were clear, the moon looked spectacular and the forecast was clear for the whole evening, as was my diary. So I put the little Skymax 102 out to cool and after dinner I had a cracking session.  Seeing was a reasonable 8/10, the Moon was at a respectable altitude, and after spending 30 minutes doing maintenance I spent 2 hours observing.

Lots of fun was had at the Lunar tourist spots then I grabbed the Nikon and captured some images.

Small RGB moon, best 10% of 500 video frames

Closer, 25% of 100 still frames, Mono

Closer still, best 10% of 1000 video frames with the 2.5x Barlow. RGB

Edited December 10, 2019 by johnfosteruk

[Alien 13]

Great images, am I imagining it or does the Skymax 102 produce better Luna images of a full disk moon than any other scope, from what I have seen it certainly beats the 127mm hands down.

Alan

[johnfosteruk]

29 minutes ago, Alien 13 said:

Great images, am I imagining it or does the Skymax 102 produce better Luna images of a full disk moon than any other scope, from what I have seen it certainly beats the 127mm hands down.

Alan

Thanks Alan, I don't know about beating the 127 but the 102 does certainly punch above it's weight!

[Alien 13]

2 minutes ago, johnfosteruk said:

Thanks Alan, I don't know about beating the 127 but the 102 does certainly punch above it's weight!

I think Maks work better with higher f ratios so that could be why I see the advantage that the 102 has.

Alan

[johnfosteruk]

6 minutes ago, Alien 13 said:

I think Maks work better with higher f ratios so that could be why I see the advantage that the 102 has.

Alan

Yes, the 102 has an extra stop doesn't it, 12.7 to the 127's 11.8.