The Official Shoot the Moon Thread

stevieray wrote in post #18522271
One day old Moon (0.5% waxing crescent) this evening.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/22D1​CP9 0.5% Waning Crescent Moon by Steve Christle, on Flickr

I find it interesting that right at the edge of the shadow is where all the detail is usually found in this type of shot.
I guess the contrast between light and dark is too great? I find this to be true of all the Moon shots I've either taken or seen.
Nice exposure.

Thank you! Yes, even with this thin crescent, the outer edge is much brighter than the shadow edge. I was happy just to get any detail, as seeing is not optimal with the Moon so close to the horizon.
Best,
Steve

Hoping for clear nights soon..... here is one from last year I just processed.

Opens to 2048 px at Flickr.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/HWHZ​gZ

Full moon rising among the clouds. The Acropolis of Athens

IMAGE LINK: https://www.flickr.com …578/in/datepost​ed-public/

Full Moon rising over the Acropolis of Athens Ανατολή Πανσελήνου πάνω απο την Ακρόπολη

Rookie question here: What are you guys stacking with ? Registax? PS? Other?

J-Blake wrote in post #18527846
Rookie question here: What are you guys stacking with ? Registax? PS? Other?

I use Autostakkert!2 (stacking & flat calibration (flat only applies to my high magnification stuff)) (version 3 is available these days)
I process the rest via imPPG (histogram stretch & deconvolution, subtle subtle use)
Then finalize everything in Photoshop (minor stuff) (highpass filters (subtle subtle use), contrast adjustment)

Very best,

MalVeauX wrote in post #18527915
I use Autostakkert!2 (stacking & flat calibration (flat only applies to my high magnification stuff)) (version 3 is available these days)
I process the rest via imPPG (histogram stretch & deconvolution, subtle subtle use)
Then finalize everything in Photoshop (minor stuff) (highpass filters (subtle subtle use), contrast adjustment)

Very best,

Thanks Martin! the price looks right on these. 8^) Just wondering, do you use these for just moon shots or other subject matter as well?

J-Blake wrote in post #18528591
Thanks Martin! the price looks right on these. 8^) Just wondering, do you use these for just moon shots or other subject matter as well?

AutoStakkert or Registax can be used for the moon and planets and the sun, those targets mostly done with videos more than long exposures and subs, so in short term, "SOLAR SYSTEM".

J-Blake wrote in post #18528591
Thanks Martin! the price looks right on these. 8^) Just wondering, do you use these for just moon shots or other subject matter as well?

I am also still learning.... I wish I had known about that imPPG program - price is right!

Since I shoot only the moon, and with a DSLR in single shot mode... I need a program to pre align them before stacking.

I use PIPP. (free)
then Autostakkert!2 for stacking. (free)
Then Astra Image for processing stacked file. Deconvolution, etc. Not free - but powerful flexible program. Seemingly infinite variations of various sharpening and enhancing tools. I mostly just use the various deconvolution routines. (there are several)
Final adjustments in LR.

J-Blake wrote in post #18528591
Thanks Martin! the price looks right on these. 8^) Just wondering, do you use these for just moon shots or other subject matter as well?

I use them for solar & lunar. I use it for some minor planetary too. Everything except DSO basically.

Very best,

Moon: 94.2%
Waxing Gibbous

-15 F outside at the time of the shot.

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Another hazy night for shooting the moon using my a7rIII + 100-400 GM + 2x extender.

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I think I need t learn a thing or two but....my first effort with my new lens and borrowed body..

Took me a while to figure out I needed full manual.

New Years Eve 2017 ....a bit of ocean haze to contend with

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shady954 wrote in post #18529914
Took me a while to figure out I needed full manual.

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You don't need full manual...

Had another crack at it tonight with my camera.
There's not a great deal of difference in the shots...I've toned this one down in Lightroom but the clarity is much closer than what I expected considering the two different cameras

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