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Crescent Moon on May 10

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Crescent Moon on May 10
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Photo description / processing

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

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher SKP 2001
Camera
ZWO ASI178MM
Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ5 OnStep
Accessories
Astromomik R Filter 1, 25"
Software
FireCapture, AutoStakkert!, Astra Image 3.0SI, Microsoft ICE, Adobe Photoshop CC 2015
Location
Mikhailovsk, Russia
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