The Moon of 25-10-2024
On September 19, 2024, I captured this HDR Moon image using my William Optics Redcat 51 telescope. Creating an HDR (High Dynamic Range) Moon involves combining multiple exposures of the Moon taken at different brightness levels. One set captures the bright sunlit surface, while another captures the dimmer areas near the edge, such as the terminator or earthshine.
This technique allows you to reveal details in both the illuminated and shadowed regions within a single image, which is normally difficult due to the strong contrast across the lunar surface. It was a great challenge to create, and definitely something Iād like to try again.
Acquisition details:
Gear used:
š Askar 103APO
āļø Skywatcher EQ6-R
šø ZWO ASI2600MC AIR
HDR moon of 19-09-2024
On September 19, 2024, I captured this HDR Moon image using my William Optics Redcat 51 telescope. Creating an HDR (High Dynamic Range) Moon involves combining multiple exposures of the Moon taken at different brightness levels. One set captures the bright sunlit surface, while another captures the dimmer areas near the edge, such as the terminator or earthshine.
This technique allows you to reveal details in both the illuminated and shadowed regions within a single image, which is normally difficult due to the strong contrast across the lunar surface. It was a great challenge to create, and definitely something Iād like to try again.
Acquisition details:
Gear used:
š William Optics Redcat 51 MK2.5
āļø Skywatcher EQ6-R
šø ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mineral moon attempt of 19-01-2024
On 19 January 2024, I set out to create a mineral Moon image using my William Optics Redcat 51 MK2.5 telescope. After a full evening of imaging, I ended up with a total of 500,000 frames. From this massive dataset, I selected the best 4,000 frames to stack, resulting in a sharp and colorful final image.
Despite being captured with a relatively small telescope, this mineral Moon shot reveals subtle color differences across the lunar surface, highlighting its varied composition.
Acquisition details:
Gear used:
š Askar 103APO
āļø Skywatcher EQ5 Pro
šø ZWO ASI294MC Pro