That Mars/Moon thing last night - Video with some pics - 08-12-2022

[ArmyAirForce]

A video from my 200PDS and ASI120MC-S, of the start and end of the occultation, with a few still images stacked from the capture video.

I set up and did some test captures on Wednesday evening to check exposure settings, then closed up the observatory until 4am.

 

I also caught an owl transit at the same time as the occultation on my other scope!

Edited December 8, 2022 by ArmyAirForce
additional picture added

[geoflewis]

Brilliant, you nailed that video Stephen, really good to see the start and end of occultation. I went back to bed as clouds rolled in and the Moon was setting into trees anyway

[ArmyAirForce]

2 hours ago, geoflewis said:

.......I went back to bed as clouds rolled in and the Moon was setting into trees anyway

Thanks. I closed up the obsy around 22:00hrs on Wednesday and it was clouding over then, giving the Moon a huge halo. It stayed that way for several hours, but was forecast to clear. I didn't go to bed, just tried to rest on the sofa ( I'm not good at getting up, so prefer to just stay up ). I had a look out of the window at 03:30hrs and it was completely clear, so had a coffee, then went out to open the roof and switch everything on again at 04:00hrs.

It was FREEZING out there and even the observatory door lock froze, but I'm pleased I made the effort.

Edited December 8, 2022 by ArmyAirForce

[Franklin]

Excellent.

[geoflewis]

57 minutes ago, ArmyAirForce said:

even the observatory door lock froze, but I'm pleased I made the effort.

I'd considerred that possibility, so had already unlocked during the day. I did have issues with the roof though as the build of frost under the rollers kept causing the roof opening to abort and close. It took about 5 attemps to get it fully open, but as you say, it was worth it.

[cajen2]

Excellent - well done!

[Guest]

Very cool video

[JeremyS]

Excellent job 👍🏻

[Kon]

Very nice captures. The owl transit is excellent as well.😉

[markse68]

Superb!

[NenoVento]

Excellent job!

[GordonD]

That is a superb video - well done and thanks for sharing it. 

[Nick Smith]

Great job, well done!  100% impressed

[Joef]

Fantastic Video, Thanks.

[Space Cowboy]

Super session of video capture! Your dedication certainly paid off!