Open: Saturday, 29 April 2023, 1813 MST Temperature: 83°F

Session: 1859 Conditions: Clear

Equipment:
StarPro AZ Refractor
1.25" 26mm
1.25" 9mm
1.25" 6.3mm
1.25" 2X Barlow Lens

Camera:
iPhone 13 Pro Max

I set up my Meade StarPro AZ 102mm Refractor on the observatory patio for some lunar observing later.

I relaxed on the observatory patio bench.

1837 MST: Using the 102mm refractor, I viewed the Moon, 25X. Nice view.

I mounted the iPhone 13 Pro Max on the 26mm eyepiece using the Meade Smartphone Adapter that was included with the StarPro. Took this afocal 25X image of the Moon using NightCap Camera (ISO 34, 1/10000sec, 1X lens).

I viewed the Moon, 73X. Took this handheld iPhone afocal 73X image using NightCap Camera (ISO 34, 1/2500sec, 1X lens).

I viewed the Moon, 105X. Crater Copernicus was very nice. Took this handheld iPhone afocal 105X image using NightCap Camera (ISO 50, 1/250sec, 1X lens).

1907 MST: Sunset.

I viewed the Moon, 146X and 210X. Although the views were a little dark, they were nice.

1914 MST: I then viewed the planet Venus, 25X and 105X. Using the 6.3mm eyepiece (105X) the near half-phase illumination of the planet was clearly seen.

It was a fun evening of using the StarPro AZ 102mm refractor.

Close: Saturday, 29 April 2023, 1928 MST Temperature: 75°F

Session Length: 1h 15m Conditions: Clear

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