Saturn 23/04/2011 - With storm

[cgarry]

Like many others here I continue to fight to get a decent image of Saturn on the SPC900NC's chip. Last night was a bit less hazy than previous nights and a bit more light made it through making the job a little easier. For me the conditions were the best I have seen since 23 March. Maybe there is something about the 23rd day of the month...

Anyway, after a quick process this is what I managed:

Saturn 23/04/2011 00:04

Cheers,

Chris

[leenewtoastro]

I hope it blew you away because it has me

[Space Cowboy]

Another classy image Chris!

[FranckiM06]

It is very nice result and splendid image.

Franck

[cgarry]

Thanks for the comments guys. I assume the conditions were good for others too and am looking forward to some quality images from other UK planetary imagers once they have had time to process the data.

I have played around with this a bit and this is the same image with stronger colours. I am not sure which way I prefer.

Cheers,

Chris

[oldfruit]

Great results, especially from here in the UK. An image to be proud of.

[twotter]

I like the first pic better - it certainly shows the storm off

[Parus major]

Impressive stuff!

[ykket]

Wow, nice image!

[Kokatha man]

Godd images Chris..!

[AztecastroMcJ]

Nicely done again Chris, storm showing very well

1st version would get my vote

James

[davy999]

Really nice

I imaged using the C6 last night with my new cam and was happy, but looking at your image i think I will try with the C9.25 tonight if conditions allow as that is a cracking image.

Did you use a barlow, if so which?

Dave

[cgarry]

Thanks again for the comments.

Dave, I use a x2.5 Powermate. Any more magnification and I think the light will be spread a little too thin on the chip for how dim Saturn is.

Cheers,

Chris

[RogerTheDodger]

First image was much better, well done (and I'm envious)

[Spikey]

Nice image Chris, the C9.25's are fantastic.

Well processed, looks really nice colour and lots of detail !

[Rufusgj]

Hi Chris,

I may have to get me a 2.5 powermate! Not sure if my 2xTV Barlow plus the extention tube provides about the same mag though!

Very impressed with your image!

Simon