Roy Foreman Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 April 24th was the last lunar imaging session of the current apparition for me, as now the moon is getting too low, too close to full, and the fine clear evenings have come to a close. 15 clear nights in succession - got to be a record for the UK ! Tried a different capture technique this time. Rather than extend the focal length by 3x and use the full sensor area, I worked at prime focus and a much reduced imaging area. This reduced the exposure time from 14ms to 6ms, and increased the frame rate from 19fps to 63fps. I'm not convinced that this has resulted in better images, but here they are for those that wish to see them ! 16" F/4.5 Reflector, ZWO 183MM, Baader Red Filter 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouterdhoye Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 For sure some very good images 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Foreman Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 minute ago, wouterdhoye said: For sure some very good images 👍 Thank you very much Wouter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Lovely shots Roy. I do love the striations within Aristarchus. Schiller looks fab in the last two, and I think that’s Bailly right on the limb in the last one. Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Foreman Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Thank you for that Stu - glad you like the images. Yes there are some lovely details and textures in thise first two shots. Aristarchus shone out like a beacon in its darker surroundings. My knowledge of Luna topography is not brilliant but yes I do believe that is Baily lurking on the shadows ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADLEY 1953 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Some really lovely images there, i Particularly like Aristarchus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Foreman Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 hours ago, BRADLEY 1953 said: Some really lovely images there, i Particularly like Aristarchus. Thank you Bradley, I think that is probably my favourite too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil phillips Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Nice detail in those Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Foreman Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, neil phillips said: Nice detail in those Roy Thanks Neil - glad you like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 27/04/2021 at 19:42, Roy Foreman said: My knowledge of Luna topography is not brilliant Mine neither! I totally rely on apps or maps for identifying anything beyond the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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