The Moon and earthshine

Posted by Jean B
on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

by Jean B.

This composite image was made using two pictures taken with a 130mm newtonian relector and a Nikon D5000 adapted to a 25 mm eyepiece.

The main picture of the waxing moon:

  • ISO 400
  • 1/400 sec

The insert showing the esrthshine:

  • ISO 400
  • 1 sec

The final image was assembled with Photoshop CS3

Tags: Moon
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