Venus & Moon May 20th

Inspired by Michael's success yesterday ( www.irishastronomy.net/boards/viewtopic.php?t=6486 ) to have a go today with my new toy, a Nikon D40. I have a lot to learn :/

Anyhow, here's the first Astro Pic with it:



Pointers VERY welcome!

BTW, I'm not as useless with it during the day

www.bartbusschots.ie/gallery/index.php?/category/25

Bart.

Well Done Bart. Very Picturesque indeed!

Some pointers. Looks a tad out of focus (just a wee bit). You might try the auto focus on the moon, then turn the autofocus switch on the lens to manual and reframe. This ensures the camera doesnt try to refocus next time you press the shutter.

Take a couple of shots with the focus adjusted slightly either side (in case you missed the sweetspot first time.

Well done on a lovely image you must be pleased with that (you should be).

Hey Bart

Enjoy your new toy, looks like you are starting to get the hang of that superb camera already. I am impressed not only with the picture of Venus and the Moon, which can be challenging (especially with a new camera), but also the pictures from your gallery, (your picture postcards of Maynooth college are first -rate!), looking forward to seeing more of the same.
BTW
How can one place pictures here on the forum or is there any website on the net where one can place photos (for free preferably) and provide a link from the forum, any advice or help with this would be appreciated!

Clear skies
Mike

Hey Bart

Enjoy your new toy, looks like you are starting to get the hang of that superb camera already. I am impressed not only with the picture of Venus and the Moon, which can be challenging (especially with a new camera), but also the pictures from your gallery, (your picture postcards of Maynooth college are first -rate!), looking forward to seeing more of the same.
BTW
How can one place pictures here on the forum or is there any website on the net where one can place photos (for free preferably) and provide a link from the forum, any advice or help with this would be appreciated!

Clear skies
Mike

Thanks Mike!

I have my own web server so I just stick my stuff there but I think many people use Flickr which is free. Once you have the URL to the image you want to include just insert it inside img tags (i.e. img with [ and ] around it).

Hope that helps,

Bart.

Thanks Bart
I give it a shot this week sometime!

Clear skies
Mike

Good image Bart, a tiny bit out of focus, which is the biggest headache of most astrophotographers. Welcome to the club.