Jupiter in perfect seeing, August 30

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Last night was one to remember for me - I got to see what Jupiter must look like from space... on a scale of 1 to 10 this seeing was a 12...

Another 350Gb of data recorded over 4 hours... the best seeing lasted about an hour around 2am, I *definitely* need a larger mirror. sigh.

Here is one image from the period of best seeing ... the processing doesn't do justice to the raw video, I'll be coming back to do this properly later on when I'm not working from a laptop.

You can see the GRS setting at lower right, and lots of lovely detail, all of this was sharply defined in the raw video. I've also left this image a bit brighter than my last few, I hope this is an improvement.

cheers, Bird

[asimov (John)]

Congratulations Anthony! Superb image mate! Boy, perfect seeing...

Edit: In for a second look - Well I'm excited & I didn't get the data!

[TheAstroGuy (Shane Ross)]

Gee-whiz!!

I just finished saying the previous image was Incredible, i opened this one and i can't say what i said out loud as it is far too rude for a nice friendly forum like this but you get the picture

My GOD!!!!!!!! this image is officially the BEST IMAGE OF JUPITER I HAVE EVER SEEN FROM A GROUND BASED AMATEUR INSTRUMENT.

Anthony i can only imagine what would happen if you get that larger mirror.

I think for all us laymen out there you should write a little description of technique, instruments and software used to create this Marvel of Astrophotograpghy. 350 gig?? wow

Kind Regards

Shane

[Rob_K]

Just beautiful Anthony, absolutely stunning! That alone has got to make the whole trip worthwhile - and I hope you get a lot more of that seeing!

Cheers -

[Troy]

Nice image Bird, the colour looks a little off.

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Originally Posted by Troy

Nice image Bird, the colour looks a little off.

argh, doing this on a laptop is so annoying... how about this, I've added more red... better or worse?

cheers,
Bird

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Blimey, perfect seeing alright, what wonderful detail, still wondering if you have bought a house there yet

[asimov (John)]

The first one looked perfectly fine to me

[DavidU (Dave)]

The repro is the best Jupiter image to date !:thu mbsup:

[saturnino]

Something really fantastic.
Congratulations from all over Italy.
I dare not imagine a more mirrors' great, we'll shudder.

I'd like to see a piece of movie.

And 'possible?

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by asimov

The first one looked perfectly fine to me

Yep, me too Asi. But everyone's monitor is slightly different.

Bird, you have excelled.
The detail is superb without looking forced. A very natural image.

Lovely work.

[Troy]

Yeah that looks better, I hate processing on the laptop the final image never turns out right for me. Great detail Anthony

[StephenM (Stephen)]

That's unbelievable Anthony!!! Brilliant stuff! Looking forward to seeing more from that session.

Cheers,
Stephen

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Jumpin' Gee Willikers Anthony. What a follow up. Stunning.

[astronobob (Bob)]

Hi Bird, Thats is one fantastic Image , , simply awesome. . .

[bloodhound31]

That's it! I'm moving to Exmouth!!

You certainly do put a lot of work into your passion there mate. Kudos.

Baz.

Oh...good pic too.

[alexch (Alex)]

Stunning, awesome, jaw-dropping... Words can't describe how good this image is!

I wonder what would it look like through an eyepiece in that seeing... Anthony, what visual magnification do you reckon the atmosphere would allow during that hour? I am thinking about a holiday with a telescope in Exmouth or nearby

Cheers,
Alex

[Quark (Trevor)]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bird, I know I said it already about your effort from yesterday but this, FOR SURE, has to be the best Jupiter image ever taken from Earth.

Congratulation mate on such a outstanding effort and just reward for the effort you have put into this trip. Reckon Damian might give Barbados away and be with you at Exmouth next year,

Regards
Trevor

[bird (Anthony Wesley)]

Thanks again for the comments... and this image will be significantly better after more careful processing...

Alex, at 2am in the best of the seeing there were no atmospheric effects at all as far as I could tell. I reckon any magnification would have worked, limited only by aperture.

cheers, Bird

[Alchemy (Clive)]

Just cruising though the latest posts ..... And I see a perfect seeing, I'm used to good seeing, so my interest was raised.........
Absolutely stunning!!!!!!