Another Jupiter on the Xboc cam

[DeepThought]

Been having a go with the data I collected last night with the Xbox special, managed to get at least one passable image of the GRS:

I think the only way beyond this sort of image now would be a better webcam or a decent barlow.

Can anyone advise which would be a better investment?

Scope is a Skywatcher 127 mak.

Cheers

[DeepThought]

Oops, must proof read the subject as well as the message in future.

Xbox cam obviously.

[Stevp]

Nice!

[JamesF]

I have some Xbox cam images I took with the 127 Mak somewhere.  I'll dig them out.

James

[JamesF]

Here you go.  127 Mak, 2.5x barlow, 40mm extension and modded Xbox camera:

Given that the Revelation 2.5x barlow is relatively cheap I'd say that's worth getting.  My extension I made by removing the lenses from the kit barlow that comes with many Skywatcher scopes.

After that I think you'll need a change of camera, but the barlow will still be useful.  I used it (and the extension) with my SPC900 and now with the ASI120MC in both my 127 Mak and C9.25.

James

[baggywrinkle]

Nice colours...some encouraging work there.

[Pete Presland]

that is a pretty good image, nice GRS and plenty of detail on planet. i would go for the webcam and then inevitably the barlow will follow at some stage!

[leelee970]

Well done Mark, looks good.

[coppernob]

get both.... you know you want to ; )

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[andyman]

That is a very crisp and clear jupiter.....well done....all i get is a white blob lol

[knobby]

That is a very crisp and clear jupiter.....well done....all i get is a white blob lol

You need to turn the gain or exposure down :-)

[andyman]

You need to turn the gain or exposure down :-)

Tried that knobby ...still end up with a snowball...dont no why....have another bash when skies clear....cheers

[knobby]

Tried that knobby ...still end up with a snowball...dont no why....have another bash when skies clear....cheers

What capture software are you using?

[JamesF]

Might need to lower the exposure time, too

James

[andyman]

What capture software are you using?

Sharpcap

[knobby]

Is auto unticked ?

[andyman]

Might need to lower the exposure time, too

James

To be honest i havent got a clue what i am doing ....will try that also ...cheers

[andyman]

Is auto unticked ?

No

[knobby]

It should be unticked , as in not auto. When tickwdnit ignores any settings you try

[andyman]

It should be unticked , as in not auto. When tickwdnit ignores any settings you try

Got you ...seems that might be the problem then .....thanks pal

[knobby]

Good luck, hopefully that will be it :-)