My first successful imaging of Jupiter

[digitalight]

After quite alot of experimenting with my DSLR, Webcam and endless exposure settings I managed to get this image. Made up of a video from my modified Philips webcam and using Registax 5 to process the frames. Telescope: Skywatcher Skyliner 250P

[amyscott]

better than mine but im sure im doing something wrong.lol

amy

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jupiter barlow 2.bmp

Cratlerlet_Capture_0016.bmp

[Mikea]

Well, I think they are both good. Maybe amy's is a tad out of focus? I have only ever tried moon shots and had trouble getting a sharp image.

[D:Ream]

Good start, well done.

[digitalight]

better than mine but im sure im doing something wrong.lol

amy

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Were these just one single exposure? I found that doing a video of it going a crossed and then using Registax to align and stack the video greatly improves detail over a single frame.

As well with focusing, I too found it difficult to get it just right in the short time you have before it goes off the screen.

It's one of those things that over time and practice we will get better at I guess

Just waiting round for nice clear day for some shots of the moon which should be a whole lot easier.

Thanks for your comments everyone

[JB80]

That's a great first attempt

I find that if you run your avi through Castrator before registax first it centres Jupiter making it easier for reggie, especially if you are not tracking.

Mind you I have only ever had one attempt myself but it definitely centred it for me as mine was all over the place at times.

Webcam Astrophotography by Emil Kraaikamp - Castrator

[digitalight]

Would I be right in thinking that the next stage for me is to starting using Barlow lenses, to get more detail from Jupiter and other planets?

The new Dob. telescope didn't come with a 2x barlow lens and the one I do have is from my first telescope.

I think it is low quality because it only has one piece of glass right in the middle that does move about when you shake it. Plus the length of the barlow lens is massive compared with the skywatcher ones I found here

What are the differences and what should I be looking for?

[WhiteShiva]

That's a great first attempt. Practice and patience makes perfect in this hobby!

[Dave]

A great start. Souds like you have been bitten by the bug.

You will soon find yourself making great progress.

Keep it up.

[digitalight]

After a long week of bad weather I have managed to get outside again and have another attempt at Jupiter. Getting better everytime

Definitely bitten by the bug.

[althecoal]

Keep at it, they will get better, once the bug bits its hard to just go out with the telescope without the cam!....

But its all worth it when you get one really good shot..