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Copernicus from 4/19

Started by Alan Friedman, 04/27/2005 03:18AM

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Posted 04/27/2005 03:18AM Opening Post

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I am shy to post lunar images on this forum - the work here is too good (but I know you will be kind)

Here are two views of copernicus taken through my 10" mak -
first a wide field at prime focus...

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Posted 04/27/2005 03:23AM #1

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... and a little bit closer now with a 2x powermate (the seeing should have told me to keep the barlow in the box!).

cheers -
Alan

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Posted 04/27/2005 06:50AM #2

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Nice shot Alan. grin

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Posted 04/27/2005 12:41PM | Edited 04/27/2005 05:10PM #3

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Hi Alan,

Be it planetary, lunar, or other wise your work is always excellent, great image.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins

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Hello Alan,
your shots are excellent as usual smile

So don't be shy and keep on sending this kind of stuff: that's one of the reasons why we are here grin

Ciao Alan

Luca

PS Paolo informs me that some great seeing is coming our way this week end: hope I can take advantage of it!

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Your images are clean and not overprocessed. The detail in your shot is better than I ever got using the same scope.

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Posted 04/27/2005 06:21PM #6

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Thanks guys, for your generous comments.
Compared to planets, lunar imaging really has its own set of challenges!

I should mention that I used the red filtration technique (SBIG filters with IR blocking) for these shots. I would estimate the seeing at the eyepiece was 5/10 but it improved noticeably when the red filter was applied.

cheers-
Alan

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Posted 04/28/2005 03:23AM #7

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Hello,

A very nice shot. The central peak is very crisp.

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Posted 04/28/2005 11:56AM #8

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Alan,

No need to be shy about posting superb lunar pics like that wink

Glad to hear the red filter worked for you tey really do make a difference!

keep up the lunacy!

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Awesome shots Alan!
Beautiful contrast & detail, without over-processing... well done!

Thanks for sharing! 8)

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