The Moon from 05/18/21 through a ZWB3 filter

Pauli W.

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Jun 16th, 2021

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The Moon from 05/18/21 through a ZWB3 filter

Resolution:: 1115x1065 px
File size:: 1120 KB

Photo description / processing

An attempt to capture a timelapse of the waxing Moon (Phase=40%) through a ZWB3 filter, which transmits in the UV range and slightly into the IR. The video consists of 300 frames, with the white balance set to direct sunlight.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: Maksutov-Cassegrain 102/1300
Camera: Nikon D5300
Mount: Levenhuk Ra ATZ
Accessories: ZWB3 (UG5) Filter
Software: PIPP, AutoStakkert!, RegiStax, GIMP

Location: Москва, Юго-Западная, Россия

Date taken: May 17th, 2021

Exposure

300 × 0.02″ · ISO/Gain: 10150 · May 17th, 2021

Total exposure: 0 m

Comments

Bender B. Rodriguez

It would be better to bring everything to a normal balance, or rather present it in black and white to show the benefit of the filter. As it is now, nothing is clear except for the blue-violet coloring.

Jun 17th, 2021

Pauli W.

Okay, I'll do that soon. I'll compare the ZWB3 filter and an IR-pass filter in black and white.
In any case, I wanted to show what it looks like in "direct light," since filters like ZWB3 (an analog of UG5 glass) are not often used in astrophotography.

Jun 17th, 2021