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finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:55 pm
by BABOafrica
The title says it all.
Here are two different images I got of the moon last night using my (not-yet-coated) 9.5" mirror, which I described in previous threads.
shutter speed = 1/250
shutter speed = 1/125
I used a Fuji X-A1
DSLR on an
EQ-G mount. Not sure which of the two is better. But I'm pleased with the detail. I think the mirror is good enough.
BABO
PS BTW, in case you're not familiar with this detail, click on the image and you get to see it better.
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:09 pm
by Don Quixote
Thank you Joe for these shares.
I am still amazed that the uncoated mirror does this. I can only imagine what more the reflective coating will do.
The best to you !
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:28 pm
by Lady Fraktor
Very nice Babo, it seems the new telescope is going to work quite well for you.
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 2:31 pm
by notFritzArgelander
Very promising!
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:21 pm
by helicon
Looks good Joe. It will only be better after the coating I imagine. Thanks for the share.
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:19 pm
by Gordon
Beautiful images!
Looking forward to seeing what the coating does!
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:07 pm
by Bigzmey
Looks good! You sure you need the coating?
Re: finally managed a lunar image: 9.5" mirror first light
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:38 pm
by Juno16
Very nice images Joe!
Looks like you have a keeper there!
Thanks,
Jim