catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Just a couple of images from of Jupiter from the Belper meet tonight. I used my ASI120MC for the first time, I am gonna have to take my time getting used to it and getting comfortable with it. I think I can do better eventually, but it's a start at least. The atmosphere was quite humid tonight, the seeing wasn't great and there was wind playing havoc with the OTA. Anyway both pics captured in sharpcap with ASI120MC on 2x TV powermate on 200P and NEQ6 pro. Stacked in Registax 5.1 Jupiter 22_11_2013 23_01_02 by Gattouomo161, on Flickr Jupiter 22_11_2013 22_52_58 by Gattouomo161, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 very good Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Cheers Steve, like I said the more I use it the more comfortable Ill get with it I think and hopefully do some better pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Very nice, makes me more inspired for my first go. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That's a nice camera Felix - smashing shots - you must be quite pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Good job. I like them. Glad to see you figured it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That is really nice felix. I love the second one, a bit brighter. Loads of detail and lots of bands coming out. Roughly how long were you captures and at what sort of frame rate? What percentage of frames did you stack? Did you leave the IR cut filter on? If you think you can improve on these, Damian Peach[y] needs to watch out. Great first light with the camera. I bet you are chuffed. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 You've inspired me felix to have a play with jupiter and the ZWO; my laptop is just the rate limiting step as it's so clunky and awkward, i hate using it "in the field". Is your powermate a 1.25" or 2"? Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Very nice results, some good detail showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Nice one Felix. Love the subtle colours. Looks like that camera is a good piece of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Now that I've looked on a computer screen and not my iphone, I prefer the first one; it seems crisper and clearer, even though it is a little darker. The great red spot should be in prime position at about 21:15 tonight, so not sure if you'll be able to set up at home for that Great. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foundaplanet Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Good stuff, they are doing the business them there ASI's. Would be good to know how long the capture was.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks everyone Kim, I am pleased for a first go but I do think I could perhaps get it better. The conditions weren't great last night and I had lots of initial problems with focus etc. James my powermate is the two inch one. I set the frame rate to maximum and the resolution to 640x480 with the gain on 60 and brightness 5. I stacked the best 95% of 1500 frames. I'll definitely be setting up in the garden tonight if it is clear but unfortunately Jupiter is not visible above a neighbours and my fence roof until tennish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Nice one Felix, Don't be in a rush to image Jupiter low in the sky, you'll only be dis-appointed with the poor seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 very nice first effort Felix, you must be chuffed, lovely Moon with it also, sometimes difficult to get the two together, i must say that i`m very impressed with these cameras, alot of people are get some lovelt results from them. don`t forget spend time on the focusing first and foremost, the most difficult thing to get correct in my opion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks Andy and Rob. I had an avi from 9ish last night but binned it as soon as I saw it-too low to be imaging at that time at the moment you're right. Couldn't agree more rob re:focus. As I focus by eye and hand (don't have an electronic focuser) I spend a while doing it but still end up getting it slightly soft sometimes. I am waiting as we go deeper into winter or Jupiter to become a bit higher and I think with that and more practise I can get better results from the camera. I also need to get a losmandy dovetail as the 200P is currently on a vixen one which is not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Nice Felix Plenty of detail there with a moon as well How high was it and at what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hey eddy, thanks. Yes the moon was very close by and very bright! It was at 22:52 and I cant exactly remember the altitude I'm afraid sorry-any guessing would be a "stab in the dark" See what I did there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Very nice makes me jealous as had to go out last night and the sky look wonderful last night keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Cheers Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harper. Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Very nice Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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