Copernicus, 100% moon, 120fps with Skyris 618M

[turfpit]

Captured 29th Dec 2020. Moon 100%, slight mist forming (could not see M45). Managed to show the ray system.
Celestron C8, JMI motorised focuser, Skyris 618M CCD camera, IR685 filter.
10,000 frames @ 120fps. 640x480, 8-bit SER, exposure 1.81ms, gain 10%. Stack best 25% with Autostakkert 3, GIMP 2.10 for sharpening, contrast, gamma.

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Dave

[oopfan]

High Noon at Crater Copernicus. I love it!

Brian

[turfpit]

Thanks Brian.

[timh]

That's an interesting shot! I wouldn't have even thought of trying it ---misty and a full moon would of had me heading back in - but just shows there are things to capture even under horrible conditions with imagination.

Tim

[timh]

That's an interesting shot! I wouldn't have even thought of trying it ---misty and a full moon would of had me heading back in - but just shows there are things to capture even under horrible conditions with imagination.

Tim

[turfpit]

Thanks Tim. Note the difference between the SharpCap capture screen and the final image - the 120fps helped with that. I have never captured the rays like that before.

I am not afraid to try things - count the number of craters on this 85% waxing moon https://www.astrobin.com/iwqbtx/?nc=user.

A better Copernicus with the right illumination https://www.astrobin.com/o0gpts/C/?nc=user

Dave