Messier 104

Shame about the wind.

ill still be very interested to see what you have shot and will be looking forward to the final piece.

Still plenty of time to enjoy Jupiter though.

I really need to start looking into imaging... guide-scope :s I can imagine what its for but iv not heard of it before.. still new to this stuff.

Tom.

I think this is a really nice image. The spiral arms and the dust lanes are really visible in this. surprising how well a first try can come out...

Makes me want to start buying imaging equipment and get started ;).

Tom.

ITS GREAT!

Only just noticed you do say in the description Io is transiting but I didn't look at that as I was blown away by the image.

Last night was reasonably clear for me too. was planning on observing the Leo triplet and M64 but by time I got the scope out... CLOUDS! was clear enough to have a quick look at Jupiter but wasn't at its best, obviously.

Hope you had a good night though.

Tom

Was just showing my friend this clip, she loved it too, but I noticed this time the moon transiting. The shadow is obvious but looking more you can see the moon passing on the disc and after it passes. 

Your hard work truly paid off. 

Tom

44 minutes ago, spaceman_spiff said:

Thanks Messier,

The atmosphere really stabilised just as the GRS came into view. It was good fun (but a lot of work) capturing Jupiter and I have a new respect for the power of the Televue 2x Barlow. I will have another go at Jupiter soon.

Dan

No problem!

I really love Jupiter, seen it so many times yet still one of my favourite targets. Im glad that with all that hard work you got this great animation. I love seeing the planet in motion and  knowing you captured almost a whole rotation really makes this a great image for me.

look forward to your future visits to the king.

Tom.

Love this. the great red spot really stands out.