My first Saturn

[Space Oddities]

I finally had time (and clear sky) to photograph Saturn  I wanted to do it for a long time!

This is a combinaison of 3 x 1 min videos (about 6000 frames I think), with the ZWO ASI224MC and Sky-Watcher 4" Maksutov, on the AZ-GTi. Acquired and processed with the usual suspects: Sharpcap, PIPP, AutoStakkert and Registax. And the final touch in Photoshop  

I'm not an expert at processing, so I'm sure there's a lot to learn here. Feedbacks welcome!

Seeing wasn't excellent, about 3-4/5. 

I'm also once again very impressed by the AZ-GTi, the tracking was extremely precise after a quick 2 star alignment. I imaged the Tycho crater on the Moon for 5 minutes, and it stayed right in the middle! It's a really nice little mount for a very portable setup.

 

Edited August 15, 2019 by Space Oddities

[Mr Spock]

A good result for the conditions. It would be nice to get it with a bit more altitude, but, that's years away.

[Knighty2112]

Great result. Well done!  

[Rob]

Nice first go!..

[Space Oddities]

Thanks everyone!