For The "Lunatics"

[AstroTasmania]

Hi Again,

Here are a couple of outstanding lunar images from a friend of mine in the USA.

http://www.digital-flight.com/thebigeye/4-25-07%20pan-5.jpg

http://www.digital-flight.com/thebigeye/4-25-07%20pan-3.jpg

Both taken with a camera which has become very popular with solar system imagers, at less than $US 390.

Take a peek...

Clear skies...

[Radar]

Amazing lunar shots there Shev. So much detail is visible. :thumbsupmate:

[phoenix]

Hi Shev

Awesome photos, Its like i'm on one of the apollo's landing on the moon.



Cheers Jason :pipethinker:

[Robert TG]

Why are the pictures a strange shape?

[AstroTasmania]

Hi Robert,

The lunar images are composed of several frames as a mosaic to get that sort of image scale with a 640 x 480 imaging device. They are often done like this to show specific areas in greater detail.

Clear skies...

[wakaleo]

Yes, some amazing detail in those pics, and with a pretty affordable camera too! There are some interesting features shown, especially in the second link. (The 'To Buy' list is becoming top-heavy!)

I took a pic myself this morning of the waning Moon in the western sky - it looked so magic I just had to take a pic. Of course the photo does not do it justice, and it is rather bland after looking at Tony Gondola's photos, but here it is anyway.

[Radar]

Nice shot Jim. I love the moon against a blue sky. :thumbsupmate:

[Duncan]

WOW! Incredible detail in those photos:thumbsupmate: