a quick saturn tonight

[Tony Leece]

Quick Saturn tonight. the iphone is playing up and constantly trying to re focuss :mad2: also it won't even look at Jupiter or Venus, all i get are searchlight bright blobs that won't resolve.

This time i used a 6.3mm eyepiece and the 2x barlow.
Pushed the contrast to get more ring detail, i think i pushed a bit too far but its a learning curve.
Really need a new mount (still saving Barry :thumbsup::thumbsup:) and a laptop so i can resurrect the toucam ;)

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[raymo]

That's a super duper result with the basic setup you are using.
raymo

[Tony Leece]

Thanks Raymo:thumbsup:

[Mickoid]

Tony, if you keep practicing with your iPhone, you won't need your Toucam. That's a cracker of a shot, great job. I reckon you could have cranked the contrast even further by the looks of it. What scope are you using and did you take a video file to achieve this result? It's amazing what you can get with the technology available nowadays.

[xelasnave]

Way to go Tony.
With my equipment I doubt I could come near what you are doing.
Check out the Marlin awards and plan for a win in five years...you are a natural.
Alex

[Tony Leece]

Thanks Alex i will keep trying mate :thumbsup:
Its an 8inch Skywatcher newt Michael cheers.
I don't know how to make the iphone resolve jupiter and venus though :mad2:

[Lee]

That's a great Saturn.... with an iPhone? Awesome effort....

[Tony Leece]

Thanks Lee, wish i had a G11 mate, then i could have a proper go :D:D

[Lee]

I was about ready to use mine as an anchor in the past week..... and a good anchor they would make!

[Tony Leece]

Blasphemy i say!!! Losmandy as an anchor!!!! :eyepop:
But i know what you mean mate, it can be a very stressful hobby sometimes;)