First decent Jupiter with ASI120MC / 150 Mak

[knobby]

Had my first decent crack at Jupiter with the new cam, must admit i'm quite pleased.

60 % of 1800 frames gain 40% brightness 8 gamma 50 fps max 640 x 480

pipp, then autostakkert, then registax wavelets, then cs5 to tweak colour / contrast

[robbie c]

That's a cracking image Knobby well done  

[knobby]

Thankyou kind sir

[Kokatha man]

That's a nice image with a good colour outcome, nicely contrasted - and without any over-zealous sharpening one often sees:  congratulations!  

[Russe]

Nicely done!

[knobby]

Thanks for the comments... I'm starting to get into this lark now :-)

[Space Cowboy]

Very nice image! Don't be afraid to take more frames you will be surprised how much more detail can be obtained.

[knobby]

Very nice image! Don't be afraid to take more frames you will be surprised how much more detail can be obtained.

I was all set up for another longer run, but noticed Jupiter gradually dimming ... looked up from lappy to be confronted by fog ! and I mean thick fog, I was surprised the scope saw through it

[zakkhogan]

WOW, what a fantastic shot Gazza, 

[knobby]

Thanks Craig ! I feel I'm getting there ... mainly thanks to the tips I've gleaned from this forums members (especially JamesF)

Thanks all

[knobby]

Thought I'd just add a pic taken early last year (spc900 on a 127 Mak)

For comparison... A kind of journey from dabbling with a webcam to seriously trying to learn mid point?

[Freddie]

Nice shot. Did you try an RGB align in Regi. Looks like the planet is slightly off and the moon shows it quite clearly. Keep up the good work.

[knobby]

Cheers Freddie, yes, did rgb align on auto setting, may try manual ...

[ilove1995]

That's a fantastic image Gary I'd be well chuffed with that. My ASI120mc got it's first light last night and is about to be used again shortly. Will have to wait until I'm home later in the week before I can process the images though...

Well done mate.

Al

[JamesF]

Looks very nice.  Plenty more to come there, I reckon, especially with a suitable barlow in the optical train.

James

[knobby]

Cheers James and Al, I'm on the lookout for a 1.6x Barlow as I think the 2.5x I have might be a bit much

[JamesF]

Cheers James and Al, I'm on the lookout for a 1.6x Barlow as I think the 2.5x I have might be a bit much

I reckon it would be worth a go.  I use the 2.5x Revelation barlow with my 127 Mak and ASI120MC.  It will mean you're oversampling quite a bit, but it's worth a try.  Otherwise I'd be tempted go for a 2x rather than 1.6x I think.  I reckon I'd prefer to be around the f/24 mark than f/19.  Neither would leave you too far off the mark though.

James

[ilove1995]

Can't believe I jinxed Myself by saying that I'm about to go out to use the camera, fog has just rolled in!    

[stev74]

That's a great start with the new camera, I'm looking forward to seeing your results when you get a chance to get more data.... sadly it doesn't look like it will be tonight although it could be worse I've not had clear skies for weeks!!   

[knobby]

Cheers Stev74, it was a short run, then the mist rolled in. I'd loved to get more frames, just have wait for a good night again.

[ilove1995]

Hi Gary, I meant to ask, did you use Sharpcap for this?

 

Thanks

 

Al

[knobby]

Yep, sharpcap... I will give fire capture a go, I've installed it, just not confident with it yet

[stev74]

Cheers Stev74, it was a short run, then the mist rolled in. I'd loved to get more frames, just have wait for a good night again.

Yeah I'm still waiting as well, the weather here has been a nightmare recently worse again today.... 14 degrees Celsius (in DECEMBER!) windy and cloudy. 

[theo]

yep that's a great shot. Some nice detail and natural processing.

Pete.

[knobby]

Thanks Peter