best saturn so far

[bm1980]

Hi all this is my best saturn image to date, captured with the spc 900 then stacked in registax, i am happy so far but think i need a barlow to bring out the detail and increase image size. I am considering buying a barlow, which would be best for my setup/ would a 3x be to much?

[Vargojones]

I'm in the same position in needing a barlow, my Saturn image looks very similar Good work!

[red dwalf]

i`d try a 2x barlow first using a 127, i`ve seen some amazing pictures using these scopes of planets, once you get good at getting the image onto the chip and so on you can always try using a 3x but the field of view would be small so alignment needs to be good

[bm1980]

Thanks for the comments, i think i will order a barlow today

[Space Cowboy]

3x Tal barlow works a treat.

[bm1980]

Hi stuart ive just looked at some of the images you have captured with the 3x tal and i am impressed . If i go for the tal could i capture simillar? also just had a look on the flo website and no price for the 3x tal how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking? also i have read about extension tubes how do these increase mags and were/how much are they?

[Space Cowboy]

3x Tal was £35. Check out these images taken by James with 3x Tal and skymax 127 (same scope as yours).http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-planetary/132717-saturn-2-3-11-127mm-mak-n-spc.html

To be honest an extension tube is not really necessary 3x is pretty much the limit with the 127. You could pick up a used skywatcher deluxe 2x barlow for a tenner, the lens on these can be screwed off to make an extension tube (you could use it as a 2x barlow too of course).

[bm1980]

Thanks stuart i wil give FLO a call, hopefully soon then be getting images like yours ( with a lot of practice)

[bm1980]

Hi just got off the phone they are out of stock untill autumn

Apparantly due to the "Dr Brain Cox affect" i will have to shop arround

[Space Cowboy]

Blimey! There is the 3x televue barlow which are on offer at the moment 20% off. They are around £70 but are considered the very best.

[Space Cowboy]

TeleVue 3x Barlow 1.25"

[bm1980]

The televue 3x looks very nice, i am tempted but dont know if my budget will allow. Is it worth paying double the cost of the tal 3x barlow?

I have just found the tal on the OVL website just need to check the stock, is the tal a skywatcher product as it seems to be listed with them.

Skywatcher Barlow Lenses - Telescope Barlow Lenses by OVL

Also found an ascension 3x at opticstar for £25 Are these any good?

Ascension 1.25" x3 Short Achromatic Barlow.

[Space Cowboy]

I've never used the televue so I can't say but I doubt it's twice as good. I'm not familiar with the other barlow you mention. Tal is a different make to skywatcher.

As your just starting out I think a used skywatcher deluxe 2x barlow for a tenner would be good enough. Thats how I started and had some nice images only getting a tal when my imaging became advanced enough to tell the difference. That's if you can't get hold of a Tal at the moment.

[bm1980]

Thanks for the advise Stuart i think i will have a drive over to opticstar in manchester at the weekend and ask some more questions .

[bm1980]

Hi i went for the 2x barlow from opticstar,thought i would have a go with the 2x before attempting to use the 3x, now i just have to wait for clear skies before i can try it out.

[Space Cowboy]

Will be watching out for your results

[bm1980]

Thanks Stuart i will post them as soon as i get some clear skies, if i manage to capture images half as good as yours i will be more than happy