First Saturn and Mars for the year 22 June 2018 Melbourne

StewartBeveridg (Stewart) · #1 25-06-2018, 04:40 PM

Hi all,

Here's my first images of Saturn and Mars for 2018

Atmos (Colin) · #2 25-06-2018, 04:55 PM

Looking good!

Stefan Buda · #3 26-06-2018, 09:26 AM

Well done Stewart.
I had a look earlier that night and the seeing wasn't good enough for imaging.
It must have improved later, judging from your images.

StewartBeveridg (Stewart) · #4 26-06-2018, 11:09 AM

Hi Stefan,

The seeing did improve toward the end of my Saturn session.
It then seemed to improve for Mars later that night.

Stewart

Merlin66 (Ken) · #5 26-06-2018, 11:27 AM

Stewart,
Great results!
What equipment/ camera were you using?

StewartBeveridg (Stewart) · #6 26-06-2018, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin66

Stewart,
Great results!
What equipment/ camera were you using?

Hi Ken,

I'm using a BINTEL 12" Dob on a homemade tracking platform, 5 X Powermate and ZWO ASI224MC. The Dob is modified with a fan baffle to force air through the tube, and an electric focuser.

John Hothersall · #7 26-06-2018, 07:32 PM

Stewart, you must be pleased with these images, Mars has come out really well. The 224 with fast frame rates makes all the difference.

John.