An amazing Saturn with ASI 290!

[astroavani]

Testing the new ASI 290 kindly borrowed by Israel from Tellescopio.com I got this image that surprised me pleasantly.
I still do not have a definite opinion because it requires more tests to speak with property but some considerations can be made.
Due to the smaller pixel (2.9 microns) output we have a larger image without needing to appeal to high magnification barlows. Another thing that seems to prove the theory that smaller pixel has higher resolution are the fine details captured in both the rings and the hexagon.
Besides, it is quite similar to 224, but in planetary astrophotography, any small gain that is must be much celebrated.
It is worth looking at the size of Saturn in the astrobin: http://www.astrobin.com/full/305426/0/?nc=

[rl]

Inspirational image.

[astroavani]

A slightly clearer edition!

[Dave In Vermont]

I'm speechless, Avani!

Above and beyond -

Dave

[kev]

You have outdone youself sir

best image i have ever seen of saturn, ground based

 

 

[laudropb]

Definitely one of the best images I've seen of Saturn. Well done Avani.

[knobby]

Fantastic as usual ! Top quality.

[tooth_dr]

wow unreal images, even the hexagon is visible!!

[astroman001]

Superb image, well done. The 290 gives a smoother image perhaps as well.

Peter

[Grimbles]

What can I say, yet another great image

[astroavani]

Thanks for comments!

 

[bejay1957]

Exceptional image

 

[orion25]

Top notch Avani! I've seen some great images taken with the ASI 290 (yours being among the best)  and have heard great things about it.

Reggie

[Ruud]

You have more than mastered the process of planetary photography and your attention to detail is an example to us all. Awesome!

[Pete Presland]

A great advert for the camera Avani and your skill in capturing the image!