The moon--cell phone attached to a telescope
Dec 11, 2016 00:26:49 #
Dec 11, 2016 02:59:13 #
Wow .. that's so neat ... , but qualifies as ASTRO photography .. I have attached my full Super Moon shot from last month taken with My camera not on a telescope .. with it being a full moon and a Super Moon which was 24% brighter than a normal moon ..., I achieved what I believe for a JPEG ..is right up there with the best of them .. I hope to edit the RAW soon ..
Dec 11, 2016 03:59:08 #
Shot with "homebrew" adapter (ala EYES ON THE SKY), CPC1100 and iPhone 5, Russell Optics 42mm ocular on Sept. 13, 2016.
Tom Richardson, K4TTA
Memphis Astronomical Society
www.memphisastro.org
Tom Richardson, K4TTA
Memphis Astronomical Society
www.memphisastro.org
Dec 11, 2016 08:53:18 #
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Dec 11, 2016 16:33:01 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
I guess it would be better and preferable that if people wanted to post their own pictures, it would be well to ask, or to start their own thread. Thanks.
Dec 11, 2016 17:25:41 #
dlmorris wrote:
I guess it would be better and preferable that if people wanted to post their own pictures, it would be well to ask, or to start their own thread. Thanks.
You inspired us!
Dec 11, 2016 17:42:10 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
Thanks! That's one reason I post, to encourage others to go out and try themselves. And I do understand, because I have posted photos on other people's threads as well.... And they do say that imitation is the best form of flattery, or something like that.... Anyway, I myself will be more careful about posting my own pictures on other peoples threads, unless invited to do so.
Dec 12, 2016 12:04:05 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Wow .. that's so neat ... , but qualifies as ASTRO photography .. I have attached my full Super Moon shot from last month taken with My camera not on a telescope .. with it being a full moon and a Super Moon which was 24% brighter than a normal moon ..., I achieved what I believe for a JPEG ..is right up there with the best of them .. I hope to edit the RAW soon ..
I tried to get a few shots of the super moon as well, but had a lot of moisture in the air over Albany, NY that night. My results were similar, but I did not yet process them for max contrast since I could see the details coming and going as I was looking at the moon through the camera in max enlargement on the LCD.
What type of 500mm did you use? It appears you shot at 1/125 and f14 and ISO 64. You got a lot of strong, "coarse" detail through processing, but try shooting at a wider f-stop and faster shutter speed. I think you will get more "fine" detail that way, since at 1/125, you are borderline for getting a sharp image of a moon that is always in motion. I try to keep my speed over 1/250 (preferably 1/500) and would rather use a higher ISO (up to 640) to get there. W
Dec 12, 2016 12:10:16 #
Great shots! I used to have a Pentax with a 300mm lens. I tried it with a 3x adapter and mounted on my tripod. The film photos I got were not nearly as clear and sharp as yours. Congrats!
Dec 12, 2016 17:30:22 #
Jan 21, 2017 22:45:36 #
So I'm left wondering if I can mount my 400mm camera & lens onto a telescope? Seems the moon is just close enough that lots of us are interested in trying to see more of it. Nice pics!
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