My First Ever Uranus Image

[Superdavo]

Hello everyone! 

I have recently decided to make it my goal to try to capture all of the planets in the solar system, with my DMK, and so, last night, I decided to attempt Uranus.

I wasn't sure if I would even find it - it looks no different from a star through the scope, and currently lies in an area that i'm not too familiar with, but, suprisingly, I got it - and after zooming in to 250x, I could confirm that I saw the disc.

After that, I got out the DMK, and imaged it:

At F/25 (2,500mm):

At F/10 (1,000mm):

Not the best images ever, but I'm just happy that I got it!

The next planet on my list is Neptune - I just need a clear night...

David

[Mr Spock]

Nice images. I'd settle for a visual!

[dweller25]

Brilliant images.

[jabeoo1]

Nice images!  On the F/10 image is that 2 moons I can see?

[Superdavo]

Nice images!  On the F/10 image is that 2 moons I can see?

Unfortunately, I don't think so. While I was taking these photos, I turned the exposure up to about 15 seconds - and even then I couldn't see the moons. 

David

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice images. Good colour

[Superdavo]

Oops, got the focal lengths wrong! They should be 5,000mm, and 2,000mm!

David

[Chris]

Good result and I like your goal!

[simmo39]

Brill!

[Superdavo]

Good result and I like your goal!

Thanks! I've currently got 4 planets with the DMK, and Mercury+Venus with a DSLR (though I want to redo them).

David

[bond19]

Dave, that's a lovely composite image. In a weird way makes the Hubble composites seem 'soul-less' I guess yours captures more what we see at the EP so it makes for a more natural and pleasing picture. I look forward to Neptune making its appearance. 

[Virgoman]

Very nice images David. Well nailed!

           Best regards,

                                 Ralph

[Pete Presland]

very nicely captured!