SPC900NC Problems

[Hughesey1]

Hello, my name is Sam and I'm having serious trouble with my near enough new Phillips SPC900NC.

I've had it since mid January and have only just started to try and work it. I have simply removed the lens and replaced it with a home made 1.25" adaptor (made from a film cannister;)) It fits perfectly, etc.

I had a small quick go early February on the moon and got some excellent results (I think I've attached them) During my go I quicly pointed it at Jupiter... Nothing appeared on the screen. I had a very quick fiddle with the settings but had no luck and called it a night. I discussed this with my friend who has been into astronomy for years. Having not many clear nights I didn't get chance to have a proper look at this. Untill only recently.

In the past week or so I have started trying it again but now even the moon has gone all pixelly on the screen and still no luck what so ever with Jupiter.

I am using AmCap to record but I also have SharpCap and Philips VLounge at hand. Have you any suggestions

Regards Sam Hughes

[Merlin66]

Your early moon shots seem OK - so the camera works...

Not sure what may be causing your current problems??

Try one of the other freeware WXcapture, Craterlet or the limited trial KK3tools

What scope and set-up were you using for the Jupiter shots?

[mrmoo]

With the pixelation make sure the frame rate is less than 20 fps. Jupiter etc may need a barlow and or spacer.