my first Jupiter ever

Erquy · January 13, 2013

Hi

Just starting,

Skymax 102, Canon EOs 1100d at prime focus (not barlow). I only had a few seconds, cloudy weather (so no time for looking various exposure time,iso etc.. , but manage to take something).

1/3 s, ISO 400, 1 shot.

Cropped and played with levels to get out the moons on GIMP, last monday. I know over exposed (and the clouds did not help!). Any tips on what can be exposure/Iso welcome!

JamesF · January 13, 2013

I think you'll just have to experiment to be honest. Using a DSLR isn't the ideal way to image planets. It could well be worth pushing the ISO up to 800 or even 1600 and then trying lots of different exposure times.

James

Ewan · January 13, 2013

You may have better luck using video mode but the image will be very small, i don't think you will get much taking single shots but it is nice to get four moons like you did, keep it up & experiment, best thing with digital is no film wasted just time.

Erquy · January 13, 2013

thanks for quick look. and commments

As you say need to experiment.... just frustrated of the weather those days. I got the telescope 1 week ago and only get the chance a few minutes between 2 clouds so far!!

Time will come!

Ewan · January 15, 2013

It will too, i spent time setting up last week then 2 hours sat in / outside waiting for clouds to goto Wales :-) only to pack up & go & practice processing, take the time to read a few posts in SGL, a wealth of knowledge, browse the net for tips / tricks also & dont forget to save any good sites in your favorites :-)

Erquy · January 19, 2013

Hi

and now my second one. Taken with EOS1100D, 2* barlow, Skymax 102, capture in Movrec *5 and stacked in registrax.

Just begining of the night (around 5.30 pm), not that many stars

I am quite happy for this 2sd shot!

Erquy · February 5, 2013

And now a 3rd one, some progress!

tingting44 · February 5, 2013

EXCELLENT progress!!! you nailed your 3rd attempt buddy!!

clear skies

Martin

SeedyF · February 5, 2013

Hey, that's a lot of progress, getting some good detail there. Keep going

Erquy · February 26, 2013

and now the 4th. I am getting there! And most surprisingly, pretty bad seeing tonight (naked eye, I can only see jupiter and Capella, high altitude clouds all over while above previous cases were really good conditions. Main difference below is that I use a new barlow (2,5 Revelation instead of the original 2* economical barlow that came with the scope). Hopefully better conditions in coming days!

tingting44 · February 26, 2013

very nice for poor seeing buddy!! so you rate your new barlow then? ive only ever used the SW x2 kit barlow's, you got me wanting a new barlow now lol

keep up the good work buddy

all the best

Martin

mikey32shaw · February 27, 2013

I have a SW150 and the adaptor ring for the camera, but how are you attatching the camera to the barlow first? Great attempts by the way :grin:

JamesF · February 27, 2013

I have a SW150 and the adaptor ring for the camera, but how are you attatching the camera to the barlow first? Great attempts by the way

I imagine there is a T-thread to 1.25" adaptor involved somewhere.

James

mikey32shaw · February 27, 2013

Nice one James funnily enough I have just been checking out my EPs and there is. I had never seen the thread on the Barlow before :-/ so there is something to try out next time I get clear skies. Sod's law it's clear right now but I have to have the kids tonight while the wife nips out and my garden is awful for LP

tingting44 · February 27, 2013

nice one on finding the thread on thebarlow buddy! barlow's have so many uses the barlow lens on the end also unscrews so there is no magnification then it can be used as a standard extender

all the best

Martin

Erquy · February 27, 2013

Mikey,

yes with T adpator:

DSLR -> T ring -> T adaptor -> EP holder

Below simple T adaptor

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p201_TS-Adaptor-1-25--to-T2---Focal-Adaptor-for-1-25--Focuser.html

bm1980 · February 27, 2013

nice work, great improvements in such a short time.

Regards

Ben

cosmicdonkey · February 27, 2013

great post to look through really nice to see each level of improvement in your journey. Keep it up

Erquy · February 27, 2013

Then I continue! Tonight seeins was good and got that one. I could capture quite a lot so, I have plenty to process (and from this one, I can see now much more differences when processing). I caught Io at the same time.

about 90% of 2500 frames. 2,5 barlow, EOS1100D captures in Movrec *5, stack in registrax 6 and cropped in GIMP

tingting44 · February 28, 2013

nice seeing of the far side of the planet! dam man!!! where are you getting your clear skies from!!!!! can i have some pleaseeee lol

Martin

Erquy · March 5, 2013

and this time with the GRS

Stargazer33 · March 8, 2013

That is some pretty rapid progress there Erquy. Well done. It really helps if you don't have to wait weeks between imaging sessions! :clouds1: :clouds2:

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