ASI 174 MM Sun and Moon today/last night

[Dennis]

Hi Folks

Still experimenting with the ZWO ASI 174 MM and various Powermates. Last night I grabbed some lunar avi’s and this morning sneaked in a couple of solar avi’s between the clouds.

The 120 fps really helped with the Sun this morning, as the breaks in the clouds were short lived so it was good to harvest 2000 frames at 120 fps.

Tak Mewlon 180, Televue x2 Powermate, ASI 174 MM camera.

Cheers

Dennis

[Atmos]

Spectacular clarity on the sun there Dennis, so much granulation!

[multiweb]

That's awesome Dennis. :thumbsup: I'm getting really interested in those ZWO cameras. What are you doing to me. I'm trying to restrain myself for my new years resolutions.:rolleyes: ... before SWMBO does it to me. :evil:

[John K]

Great work Dennis,

Superb resolution.

p.s. My 174mm cooled has arrived, but the Melbourne weather is not co-operating (not unusual!).

[Dennis]

Thanks Colin & Marc, I appreciate your comments.:)

Sorry Marc, but when the seeing is good, the Mewlon begs me to take it outdoors!;)

The ASI174MM is a great camera, although the ASI120MM has smaller pixels which can be useful at times.

I find that they are so simple to use (once you have mastered a capture program such as Firecapture) compared to my bulky, heavy ST2000XM with brick sized mains adapter, etc.

Cheers

Dennis

[Dennis]

Thanks John, when the seeing is very good, F24 and 4320mm fl is about the limit for the Mewlon 180.

Looking forward to some cooled 174MM with your rig when the weather improves!

Cheers

Dennis

[dylan_odonnell]

Excellent work Dennis! I just got this camera too and am also finding it really forgiving when you're in the sucker holes.. the speed really helps. I've yet to even push it in ideal conditions.. very happy.

[h0ughy]

wow granulation and craters - superb

[Star Catcher]

Very nice Dennis. It is a great camera!

Ted

[Dennis]

Thanks for the comments Dylan, Dave & Ted, the good seeing enjoyed at the time certainly helped.:)

Cheers

Dennis

[Derek Klepp]

A good set Dennis .Hopefulley some more clear skies over the holiday period.

[RB]

Wow, wonderful shots Dennis.
Missed these when you posted but glad I saw them today.

Well done.

:thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Thanks Derek and Andrew, I appreciate your comments. Not much chance of any Solar or Lunar shots over the next few days, unless I purchase a Radio telescope!

Wishing you and yours a peaceful and prosperous 2016.:)

Cheers

Dennis