Jupiter and Io - 7 September 2023

[Peter_D]

Hi,

Here's my first Jupiter of 2023. It was such a novelty to have it at 52 degrees elevation. I didn't use an ADC but in retrospect, maybe I should have because of the colour fringing on Io. Conditions were good, it was cool and still  in the early morning. 

Equipment: Meade 10 inch SCT, Zwo asi224mc, 2x Barlow, Baader UV-IR Cut Filter.

PIPP, Autostekkert!3, Registax6

22k images captured, best 25% used. Final image resized to 60%.

Thanks for looking and clear skies!

Peter

 

 

 

 

Edited September 7, 2023 by Peter_D

[morimarty]

A nice start Peter for you're first jupiter image of 2023.

[Peter_D]

Thanks..I got feedback and the flaring on Io was not due to not having an ADC but actually due to the scope being ever so slightly out of collimation (I confirmed this and re-collimated last night, shutting the stable door when the horse has bolted  😏). I'll start doing a star test before imaging, when possible, in future.

[siatnite]

A good image to start the season well done!