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For my several astronomy readers out there, it has been a while since I posted a good astrophotography image and article. I hope this one makes up a bit for the absence.

My hope is to capture more waning images of the Moon, as I have an ample supply of waxing images. Here is one example, a few days after the last Full Moon. The only issue for me is that I do not have a clear few of the East from my backyard, so I have to wait past midnight to get a picture like this. Of course there is a flip side, getting up before dawn, and I may have to employ this time shift to reach my goal.

Equipment Used:

• 127mm Mak-Cass telescope
• 23mm eyepiece
• No eyepiece filter
• iPhone 14 Pro
• Smartphone telescope eyepiece adapter
• NightCap app on iPhone
• f/1.8
• 1/2500 sec exposure
• ISO 57
• Focal length: 7mm
• Touchups in PaintShop Pro and AfterShot Pro

Thank you for taking the time to read my article.