Setup is Celestron 102mm XLT,
Photo 1 was taken at ISO 1000, f5.6, 4 seconds - zoom set to 90mm. Raw file here:
Best I could do is this - frankly the raw file looks better:
Photo 2 was taken at ISO 3200, f5.6, 2 seconds - zoom set to 200mm. Raw file here:
Best hack for me:
Aside from my total lack of post processing, any comments on camera settings, exposure, focus, etc. would be helpful.
Then if anyone wants to play with the raw files and give me some pointers that would also be helpful.
I'm hoping to have tracking abilities by next week - and keeping fingers crossed that this will get better in time.
I know I'm stretching the one shot limits here and that I should do some one shot wide angle shots. Weather permitting I'll do that - if for no other reason than to try to gain some confidence that it is possible - even for a dolt like me. :veryconfused: