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Started by SunSpot51, 08/27/2005 11:53PM
Posted 08/27/2005 11:53PM Opening Post
Well, the great lunar images lately have inspired me to try the moon with the Mewlon. Here is Plato shot at F/30. Seeing was decent, but not as good as it will get in a few months. I used a 610nm red filter with the Toucam.

Paul

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Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
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Posted 08/28/2005 12:01AM #1
Hi Paul -

I am sure that your mewlon will be a moon killer in good seeing!! This is a very good image - somewhat over sharpened to my taste - but I know what a temptation it is to try and pull those extra tiny craterlets out of the data. I shot quite a bit of video of Plato and the surrounding region the other morning, also with my 10" at f30 - I don't think it captured any more detail than you display here.

best wishes from another Platophile -
Alan

Alan Friedman

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Posted 08/28/2005 01:25PM #2
Hi Paul,

Very! nice Plato image, I'm thinking about a smaller scope to go along with my 18" and a 10" Mewlon is on my short list.

Thanks,

Wes Higgins
Posted 08/28/2005 02:25PM #3
Great image Paul. It looks as though your Mewlon is performing as advertised.

Clear skies,
Ed Roach
Posted 08/28/2005 04:31PM #4
Paul,

Nice image of Plato! I always found the northern craters to be more elusive but you sure nailed this one.

Where did you get the 610nm filter?

Thanks
Chase