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This is interesting as I have often thought about how great it would be to image Epsilon Lyrae, I wonder if it can be done with a planetary imaging cam? sure as heck I will try.

Oh jeez what a wonderful 102 this is, and on a Vixen mount to boot! which I am partial to, it looks like you have found a beautiful scope there my friend. My jealousy is tarting to show through isn't it? its ok I'm not trying to hide it.

Oh WOW! this is a beautiful image of the eagle, detail galore!

This is fantastic, I cannot say I have seen this detail in Cal-k before, it would be interesting to know how you went about it, scope used and such.

Some great images here, nice fine detail.

A wonderful image indeed!

Definitely one of those subjects that is highly dependant of typical conditions in your area, trial and error over several nights of observation will narrow down your highest possible magnification for planetary. 

There really is no cut and dry answer for what magnification will be your average highest useable power as there are so many variables involved, I had to try several eyepieces before I settled on a range which

was most practical for my scope and typical conditions. It may take some time and swapping of eyepieces before you find which one is best for you.

This sounds like a whole lot of fun, I will be following this for sure, cant wait to see the results!.

Great capture!

Great image, that is one big sun spot!

That’s awesome, yes I’m sure you’ll have a blast on your astronomical journey!

Welcome to SGL!

You've made up for the rain days with a boat load of awesome images!

Nicely done!

Great capture, Cassini's division so evident and sharp!

Its becoming the black spot on Jupiter in the movie 2010!

Great images! I finally stayed up long enough to have a look at both these gas denizens last night, wonderful.

WOW!! is all I could think of when looking at this image, and that is an understatement!.

Welcome to the lounge! have fun searching around and making friends!

A wonderful image!

magnificent!

On 17/06/2021 at 14:39, PeterStudz said:

My able assistant (well, it’s daughter and maybe I was more the assistant) at around 4am at the end of a recent 2 hour Jupiter & Saturn watch.

The old Skywatcher Skyliner 200p came without a base which is still under construction and being tested. Worked well!

I love the base for that skywatcher! creative touch on it is so fitting.

2 hours ago, Trevor N said:

Thanks for the comment. I think the trouble is you always want to do better if you know the scope has produced more detail in the past. It’s still good fun though and keeps me amused !

Ah yes but atmospheric conditions are the reason NASA had to spend billions to get a scope in space so don't fault yourself my friend.

There are loads of detail there, I would be well stoked by those if I had taken them!

A wonderful mosaic! detail is beautiful.