Lunar surface details with a 16″ – Aveyron, France

Image Details:

• Object: Moon (Craters near the terminator)
• Seeing: 7/10 – Jetstream 14m/s
• Date: Dec 29, 2025

Equipment:

• SkyWatcher Flextube 400P GoTo (16")
• ZWO ASI585MC
• Explore Scientific 5x Barlow + ZWO ADC
• EAF Gemini focuser

Acquisition & Processing:

• FireCapture: 45 FPS, 800 frames per SER
• Stacked in AutoStakkert! 3 (Best 20% of frames)
• Sharpening in Astrosurface (Wavelets)
• Final touches in Photoshop

Personal Note: I'm primarily a Deep Sky guy, but when the seeing is this stable, the 16" mirror really shines on planetary. Had a great time showing the live feed to friends!

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