Jupiter under duress 29th Sept

[neil phillips]

Once again showed cloud and rain over suffolk. It was clear. So, I thought I would at least try and break the ice of the long drought. So, I used 

My daughters old Celestron Powerseeker 4.5 " Newtonian. 18 year old mirror and coatings. It's not going to set the world alight. But I do find it interesting to see what's possible. Seeing wasn't great. 

 

Edited September 29, 2022 by neil phillips

[geoflewis]

You got that with a 4.5" scope - wow...!! Excellent work as always Neil 👏

[neil phillips]

Considering seeing was rubbish. It's surprising what an old cheap small Newtonian can do. Would like to try it under good seeing. 

Another earlier capture 1.5x drizzle Cheers Geoff

Edited September 29, 2022 by neil phillips

[geoflewis]

Amazing - why am I fighting with a C14.....🤷‍♂️

[neil phillips]

3 minutes ago, geoflewis said:

Amazing - why am I fighting with a C14.....🤷‍♂️

I dont think seeing has been that good recently. You wait until you get really calm air. It will murder this Geoff. With winter coming house roofs will be a no no though. Which messes me up big time. As there's a roof opposite right where Jupiter will be here. Mars will fare better higher. 

[geoflewis]

Just now, neil phillips said:

I dont think seeing has been that good recently. You wait until you get really calm air. It will murder this Geoff. With winter coming house roofs will be a no no though. Which messes me up big time. As there's a roof opposite right where Jupiter will be here. Mars will fare better higher. 

I suspect that had a lot to do with my very poor seeing early on yesterday evening. My house is pretty mych due east of the observatory, so everything rises over that. Then by the time the planets transit, they are over my neighbours house, so it's a good hour after transit that the are over open fields or rear gardens. My best images have always been well after the target transits, unless very high up.

[neil phillips]

6 minutes ago, geoflewis said:

I suspect that had a lot to do with my very poor seeing early on yesterday evening. My house is pretty mych due east of the observatory, so everything rises over that. Then by the time the planets transit, they are over my neighbours house, so it's a good hour after transit that the are over open fields or rear gardens. My best images have always been well after the target transits, unless very high up.

Yep makes perfect sense. I've seen it a thousand times myself. So, the effect is real. Can't change thermal behaviour unfortunately 

[Kon]

Considering the small aperture and awful seeing this image is great.

[neil phillips]

1 hour ago, Kon said:

Considering the small aperture and awful seeing this image is great.

Thanks, Kon always hope it makes a great reason for others to try. Who might not own the best equipment. Even with small scopes. A lot of fun can be had

[JeremyS]

Very good 👍🏻 

[neil phillips]

3 hours ago, JeremyS said:

Very good 👍🏻 

Thanks Jeremy 

[iwols]

great image considering

[si@nite]

Very respectable that Neil, conditions have been lousy here and looks to continue!

[skyhog]

That's very nice considering the scope. It definitely points to your processing talents. 

[Ibbo!]

Good result with the kit and the seeing.

I thought jupiter had taken up trampolining for a hobby here.

[neil phillips]

Cheers Iwols

Edited September 30, 2022 by neil phillips

[neil phillips]

4 hours ago, si@nite said:

Very respectable that Neil, conditions have been lousy here and looks to continue!

Yeah, same Simon. One reason I did this. I could get it in fast, if rain came. But seeing has taken a dive so far here too. Thats when i trust setting up mind. Which lately is never

Edited September 30, 2022 by neil phillips

[neil phillips]

3 hours ago, skyhog said:

That's very nice considering the scope. It definitely points to your processing talents. 

Thanks for the positive comments Skyhog

[neil phillips]

3 hours ago, Ibbo! said:

Good result with the kit and the seeing.

I thought jupiter had taken up trampolining for a hobby here.

Cheers Ibbo

Been there done that. Its not fun

[Ibbo!]

1 hour ago, neil phillips said:

Cheers Ibbo

Been there done that. Its not fun

Because I captured it it might escape onto the internet 🤣

[neil phillips]

Just now, Ibbo! said:

Because I captured it it might escape onto the internet 🤣

Free it from its shackles 😬