Planetary n lunar imaging help

CCD vs Film? Lots of time vs no patience? Alright, this is your place to discuss all the astrophotography what's and what's not. You can discuss about techniques, accessories, cameras, whatever....just make sure you also post some nice photos here too!
Post Reply
User avatar
Jingguo
Posts: 144
Joined: Sun Dec 21, 2003 1:04 am

Planetary n lunar imaging help

Post by Jingguo »

hi guys. would like to find out somethings from u guys. When imaging planets, is a guidescope require? how does u guys do lunar mosiac? by taking different places of the moon n paste them together like a jigsaw puzzle? thanks alot.
User avatar
chrisyeo
Posts: 1186
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:11 pm

Post by chrisyeo »

Hi Jingguo,

A guidescope is not required because the exposure is very short. You can allow the planet to drift.

Yes, making a lunar mosiac is like putting together a jigsaw. If you have photoshop, here is a website that gives instructions how to do it:http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfis ... hotsho.htm (original in French)

I believe there are new programs on the net that stitch together images automatically. Maybe other members can help you on that one.

Cheers,
Chris
Post Reply