Schröter's Valley

Hi,

I've been posting so many images lately that I thought I would wait a while before posting this image but it turned out better than I expected so I decided to go ahead and post it.
The terraced walls of Aristarchus are interesting.

Starmaster 18", DMK-21F04 Firewire camera, 30FPS, stack of
1000 frames from 1750.

Clear Skies (hopefully)

Wes Higgins

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Umm, Wes? Were you there? 8O

Just unbelievable. 8O 8O

I guess a more serious question would be "So how did you get your scope into space for that picture?"

Jeff

Wes, your images are simply amazing. You must be extremely happy with your new scope. I can't wait for you to get another night of good seeing to see what you image next.

Ed Roach

Ah come on Wes, fess up. It's really from Hubble isn't it?

Nice, nice picture.

Darrell

Wes, this image really is spectacular, never seen a better resolution at Aristarch!

You commented a while ago that you are looking for a more sensitive firewire camera, did you succeed in finding one?

best,
Johannes
http://panther-observatory com

Holy crap Wes that ones amazing!! Toms right you got the exposure just right to capture the subtle terraces!! I attached one I did last month looks like about the same illumination, its not nearly as good as yours but it shows what can be imaged in average seeing conditions.


thanks

Mike Wirths

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Hi Wes,

I ditto the other's comments. I haven't seen an image this clean in any image regardless of origin!

Thanks!!
John

Hello Wes,


Awesome image. You nailed the expossure on a very hard to image target.


Kirk

Hello Wes,
I am so happy that you enjoy imaging the Moon. I am so amazed at the detail and quality of your mages. You are indeed the best Lunar Imager I am aware of. I do not think I will ever be able to reach your level of quality and detail. Your image is just superb!! Keep it up! I had a great time just looking at your image. The white ray material sloshed over the side of Aristarchus is just exsquisite.

Jim Phillips

Hi Wes,

I think you should write an article, or maybe even a book, on celestial imaging and image processing techniques. I've been blown away everytime I look at your efforts. They're just simply outstanding. This particular image is the best I've seen of this section of the moon. Keep up the awesome job!

A fan,
Francisco