First light (Skymax 180), May 22th

[nfotis]

Some lunar images shot via the Skymax 180 nearly a week ago (first light), with an ASI462 camera.

These should give an idea of its capabilities.

Typical parameters: shot 3000 frames video in SharpCap, stacked in Autostakkert!3, did some Unsharp Mask in GIMP of the half-sharpened image (haven't mastered Registax yet).

These were a first time effort with this scope (on a HEQ5 mount). Quite capable, but sensitive to vibrations on this mount - an electronic focuser is in order.

N.F.

[Trevor N]

Very nice. Lots of detail there. 

[Sinemetu63]

I quote Trevor, very nice shots

PS I am Paolo from YouTube

 

[nfotis]

11 hours ago, Sinemetu63 said:

I quote Trevor, very nice shots

PS I am Paolo from YouTube

 

Welcome to SGL. You should find this forum quite an interesting place.

You might be interested in my first night with the Skymax 180 topic (need to find time to carry the equipment to the rooftop again for some more fun):

 

Regards,

N.F.

 

[neil phillips]

Nice detail. The 7" showing what they are capable of

Edited October 6, 2021 by neil phillips

[orion25]

Great shots. I have the same scope and I love the views. You'll have many nights of sheer joy with the 180!

Cheers, Reggie🚀🌑

[chiltonstar]

I have one - they are nice scopes, and very sharp. Mine will readily show the craterlets inside Plato (your 4th frame) which is a nice test of resolution.

Chris