Scanning the surface of the moon: This is from a moon imaging session I had from July 12. Here is more information on the capture: Imaging Telescope: Celestron NexStar 8SE Mount: Celestron NexStar SE Computerized Alt-Az Mount Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI183MM (non-cooled) Barlow: Astromania - 2" ED 2X Dual Power Telescope Barlow Lens Filter: Astronomik ProPlanet 642 BP IR-Pass Filter - 1.25" Capture Software: SharpCap 3.1 Stacking Software: AutoStakkert Post-Processing: PixInsight | Chuck’s Astrophot

We’re often asked how to capture the Moon with a smartphone and an entry-level telescope. Here’s a great setup to emulate. The telescope gathers the light, the eyepiece magnifies the image, and the NexYZ smartphone adapter holds your phone in place to capture the view. Craters and other surface details really pop. A Moon filter can help cut glare, if needed. 📸 @jb.woodmansee 🔭 Gear used: • NexStar 130SLT telescope tube • X-Cel LX 5mm Eyepiece • NexYZ 3-Axis Smartphone Adapter | Celestron