Crescent Moon on May 10

Posted: May 13th, 2024

Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher SKP 2001

Camera: ZWO ASI178MM

Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ5 OnStep

Software: FireCapture/AutoStakkert3 /Astra Image 3.0SI/Microsoft ICE/Photoshop CC 2015

Accessories: Astromomik R Filter 1,25"

Mikhailovsk, Russia

May 12th, 2024

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Resolution: 3924x4312 px

Scale: 1627 KB

Alexandr Pesotsky

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On the night of May 10th, before the aurora appeared, I managed to observe and photograph a thin crescent Moon. Despite its very low altitude of just 13 degrees above the horizon, I was able to capture good material for a panorama in prime focus.

Date: 05/10/24
Time: UT +3; 20:59 - 21:04
Location: Khutor Grushyovyi

Equipment:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher SKP 2001 EQ5 OnStep + OnStep Electronic Focuser
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Filter: Astronomik R Typ 2c

3 videos of 100 seconds each, 5000 frames. Stacked 100 frames (Full disk lunar panorama from 3 segments)
Software: FireCapture / AutoStakkert3 / Astra Image 3.0SI / Microsoft ICE / Photoshop CC 2015

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