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Moon 12/03/2020 C8 Edge First light, Dan Kusz

Moon 12/03/2020 C8 Edge First light

Moon 12/03/2020 C8 Edge First light, Dan Kusz

Moon 12/03/2020 C8 Edge First light

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My first light with my newly acquired Edge C8. I have not added the necessary additions I require for deep sky astrophotography as of yet, but soon. So I decided to attach my Nikon D750 full frame camera to the scope at the native 2032mm focal length and start clicking away with a remote shutter release. I stacked the frames in Registax, total ended up at 87 frames, and processed in Photoshop. Its not a top notch moon shot, but I was pleasantly surprised at the detail and the overall feel of the image. This is the first time I have ever been this close to the moon, I am looking forward to getting closer with the addition of Powermates. Its nice not to have to run and hide now when the moon is out!!

Any advice on future moon adventures? what is a great program for stacking and sharpening? Any acquisition tips?

Thank you for any feedback and advice!

CS and be well

Dan.

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