Lunar + Cluster Photo Op Tonight

[Bernoulli]

The moon will pass very close to a bright open cluster, M35, between about 2:00 in the morning and sunrise. It'll get within a moon diameter starting about 4:00 am and this would be a great opportunity to try and capture stars and the moon at the same time.

I doubt I can be up at that time but maybe someone will give it a shot.

The main challenge is exposure to get both to show up well.

[beeng]

I suspect some bracketing & HDR will be needed to do this correctly. The moon will likely wash everything else out of the photo :(

[NovaTJ]

Bernoulli, I liked the software picture...would you mind letting me know what program you were using?

[VIGER]

Starry Nights software.

Made in Canada .... pitty! : )))

[Bernoulli]

Starry Night.

http://www.starrynightstore.com/stniso.html

It's offered in several different levels, and I use the "Enthusiast" version. Although my wife asked if they have a version for me called "Obsessed"!:)

[beeng]

Hmm, looks interesting... but can't beat the price of stellarium :P

[trailblazer87]

You may end up with something like this.:rolleyes:



http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t225/trailblazer87/IMG_9075.jpg

[NovaTJ]

Starry Nights software...I've looked into it before, but never seen an actual image of what you see. Maybe it's time for me to upgrade my software, especially with the new scope coming. Thanks!

[Celestron]

This is what CDC (Cartes Du Ceil) Looks like and it's also free .

[NovaTJ]

Thanks Ron, that looks good too! Called CDC eh? Will have to check it out.

Greg