I Won...

[stuart anthony]

fantastic shot,
you could convert to B+W and cut the file size down

 

[jgs001]

Thanks very much all...

Stuart, it's a mono camera (it's more sensitive that way apparently, as the resolution isn't cut down by the bayer matrix, as I understand it), so was shot in B&W, there was no colour information captured.

 

[SarahLee]

Well done John.
Your astro stuff is amazing - a really well deserved win.

 

[andy_fozzy]

Well done pal,
a truly awesome shot.

Thanks to you John, we all get to see what the moon is really like close up

Many congrats mate

 

[jennyb]

Fantastic shot, John. Congratulations on your win

Jenny

 

[Harvey_nikon]

OP, you may be interested in this too:

2010 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

www.flickr.com/groups/astrophoto

 

[cason]

superb shot, well done on the win

 

[Splog]

Excellent work John and an excellent image ... really well done

 

[clud17]

Well done mate, this one really stands out. Deserved winner.

 

[jgs001]

Thanks very much everyone

OP, you may be interested in this too:

2010 Astronomy Photographer of the Year

www.flickr.com/groups/astrophoto

I'm working out which of my images to enter...I've got about 40 in the pool, hopefully get shortlisted again this year...

 

[leWrat]

Amazing effort and a great result, congrats
Sounds way more complicated than my ongoing attempt to build a rocket to get me closer to the moon, I only have a 50mm lens so need to get really close.
A few more rolls of extra thick tin foil and my re-entry shield will be complete. :shake:

 

[Jaco]

Well done you certainly put the hours and work in for it and it finally paid off.

 

[jgs001]

Thanks guys...

Paul, let us know when you're ready for launch and we'll come along and take pictures of the event ...