My First Moon Shot: Capturing the Waxing Gibbous

It's always a thrilling moment when you take your first steps into a new area of science and hobby. For me, that moment arrived with my first attempt at astrophotography, specifically focusing on our closest celestial neighbor: the Moon!

The Journey Begins

I've always been captivated by the night sky, and after acquiring some new equipment, I decided it was time to try and capture its beauty. The Moon, with its familiar and ever-changing phases, seemed like the perfect starting point.

Gear Used

To bring this image to life, I utilized a fantastic combination of equipment:

• Telescope: Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ
• Camera: Nikon Z30

This setup proved to be an excellent entry point into lunar imaging, allowing me to gather detailed shots of the lunar surface.

The Image

Here's the result of my first moon photography endeavor:

This image showcases the waxing gibbous phase of the Moon. You can clearly see the terminator – the line between the illuminated and dark parts of the Moon – with fascinating details of craters and mountains becoming visible in the sunlight.

Next Steps

While this is just the beginning, I'm incredibly excited to learn more about astrophotography, explore different processing techniques, and perhaps even venture into capturing fainter deep-sky objects in the future. Stay tuned for more cosmic adventures!