The Moon with a smart phone, better than I thought!

[Bagginsies]

A couple of nights ago I decided to test my Google Pixel 3a on my telescope with a 10mm Plossl eyepiece...….these are straight from the phone, not editing. Must say I was amazed how they turned out for a phone!

[steppenwolf]

Very effective indeed - it would be fun to now take a short video and then use stacking software like Registax or AutoStakert to see if you can get even better detail!

[Laurin Dave]

Excellent image..  quite remarkable what these phones can do..  and do try Steve’s suggestion it works well

[Guest]

Are you using a mobile phone holder adaptor?

[Bagginsies]

1 hour ago, steppenwolf said:

Very effective indeed - it would be fun to now take a short video and then use stacking software like Registax or AutoStakert to see if you can get even better detail!

 

59 minutes ago, Laurin Dave said:

Excellent image..  quite remarkable what these phones can do..  and do try Steve’s suggestion it works well

It does amaze me how technology has progressed! I will try a video and stacking next time as you say and also try to get the camera closer to the lens to stop the outside edges going funny (don't know what you would call it, abberation?). Just need another clear night which is a bit rare in the UK at the moment 🤣

58 minutes ago, merlin100 said:

Are you using a mobile phone holder adaptor?

Yes, I got it from eBay for around £8. I couldn't hold it still enough without one. 

[Guest]

Is it one of these adaptors? 

[Bagginsies]

It is the same as the one in the bottom picture. 👍