Jupiter GRS, Io & Callisto

[orion25]

I was able to capture some nice images of Jupiter as it approaches opposition with the GRS visible, an Io transit (along with a distinct shadow), and Callisto nearby. Jupiter was at high elevation, almost directly overhead, with excellent seeing.

Orion 180mm Mak-Cass, ASI 224mc, Firecapture, Registax 6, Photoshop

Io was completing its transit as the GRS was rotating into view.  Callisto is off to the right in this image:

 

The GRS is near the center of Jupiter with Io to the upper right and Callisto to the lower right:

 

Opposition is next weekend, the night of November 2-3!

Reggie

[Kim2010]

Excellent! I always like Maks.

[orion25]

12 minutes ago, Kim2010 said:

Excellent! I always like Maks.

Thanks, Kim. Maks are excellent on the planets and they are great imaging scopes.

[geoflewis]

Nicely done Reggie,

If I may offer some, hopefully, constructive critique, perhaps hold back on the processing a tad, as I think a softer version might be more aesthetic.

[orion25]

3 hours ago, geoflewis said:

Nicely done Reggie,

If I may offer some, hopefully, constructive critique, perhaps hold back on the processing a tad, as I think a softer version might be more aesthetic.

Thanks, Goef. I go back and forth with the processing. Sometimes, I go for bold, rich colors and strong textures. Other times, I choose softer hues and subtle lines. I end up processing images multiple times for different effects. It all depends on my mood. I appreciate the feedback

[geoflewis]

Trust me Reggie, you're not alone, just check out some of my recent posts and that's onlty the versions I've shared....🙄

[Pete Presland]

Excellent Reggie, good too see the Mak 180 "planet killer" do the business!

[orion25]

2 hours ago, Pete Presland said:

Excellent Reggie, good too see the Mak 180 "planet killer" do the business!

Thanks, Pete. Yes, the 180 really does its job. I'm glad I went for it and bought one so many years ago.

[orion25]

Alternate, softer takes on the above images. Check these out @geoflewis:

 

Edited November 1, 2023 by orion25

[bosun21]

2 hours ago, orion25 said:

Alternate, softer takes on the above images. Check these out @geoflewis:

 

Much more pleasing imo 👍.

[geoflewis]

6 hours ago, orion25 said:

Alternate, softer takes on the above images. Check these out @geoflewis:

 

I think these are much better Reggie. They look really good. My planetary imaging teacher & mentor used to keep saying to me, 'whoa there Trigger, you're not making pizza'.....

[Kon]

13 hours ago, orion25 said:

Alternate, softer takes on the above images. Check these out @geoflewis:

 

 

 

These look excellent. Less is more in planetary images (I am guilty of overdoing it and happy to be corrected).

[orion25]

8 hours ago, geoflewis said:

I think these are much better Reggie. They look really good. My planetary imaging teacher & mentor used to keep saying to me, 'whoa there Trigger, you're not making pizza'.....

Haha, I like "you're not making pizza"! That's going to stick with me

[orion25]

1 hour ago, Kon said:

These look excellent. Less is more in planetary images (I am guilty of overdoing it and happy to be corrected).

Thanks, my friend. I'm learning all the time  

[orion25]

12 hours ago, bosun21 said:

Much more pleasing imo 👍.

Thanks. I do like to turn up the wavelets sometimes, though, lol!

[knobby]

15 hours ago, orion25 said:

Alternate, softer takes on the above images. Check these out @geoflewis:

 

Much better ... In my opinion anyway ,👍🏻

[orion25]

1 hour ago, knobby said:

Much better ... In my opinion anyway ,👍🏻

Thanks, knobby. I like both; the bold colors and strong textures of the first set appeal to me, but the subtle hues and delicate lines of the second set are beautiful!