My very first Lunar picture

[rll1288]

I know its not very good....but I wanted to post my very first try at trying to capture an image of the moon.

Bought my first scope 2 weeks ago and havent looked back since.

I am saving pennies as we speak to get a better OTA with a HEQ5 mount as I am already frustrated with my 130EQ (Don't tell the wife HAHA).

Roy

Moon 2010_09_16 19_59_41.bmp

[FarSide]

A very good start Rll, it's a good night tonight to view Mare Tranquillitatis and Serenitatis. What camera are you using for imaging?

[rll1288]

I got hold of a NexImage WebCam and hopefully a UV/IR filter should come today.

The main problem I have at the moment is I have no motor driven or GOTO mount so its not as good as I know it could be because I have to manually re align. I just thought I would give it a go.

I have set up my laptop with EQMOD and an old Xbox controller so hopefully when I get some money can get a new mount (then bigger aperture OTC).

[cloudbuster]

Dont be so hard on yourself Roy....thats not a bad first attempt, and a step in the right direction.

[FarSide]

Of course, you will get motion blur when you relocated the direction of your telescope. But don't rush into buying motor drives too quickly until you are accustomed to imaging itself first.

Goodluck with it, Rll.

[rll1288]

Cheers appreciate the comments.

Just got the UV/IR filter though in the post so if the clouds hold off will try again tonight (well maybe try Jupiter this time)

Roy