SW 150ED Pro - Second (Moon) Light

[Roy Foreman]

A thin crescent moon hanging in the evening sky is a very evocative scene to the naked eye but, as anyone who has tried to image it will know, it presents a few challenges.  Shoot early and the sky is very bright, shoot later and the moon is low in the murk and turbulence.  It is something I have never really had much success with in the past. 

This is my best result to date, taken on 2nd May with my newly acquired Skywatcher 150 ED Pro, an ASI 183MM (20mpx) flat out at 19 fps, and a #25 red filter.  50% of 1200 frames.

The moon was skimming the treetops and there was thin cloud and much turbulence. Not good, but I'm reasonably pleased with the result.

Thanks for looking - C and C's always welcome !

 

 

[Altocumulus]

Cracking detail. That's a keeper I reckon.

[Roy Foreman]

1 hour ago, Altocumulus said:

Cracking detail. That's a keeper I reckon.

Thank you, and yes I think I'll be keeping this one !