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bluescope
09-04-2007, 04:25 PM
This is a Jupiter image that I took last night/this morning with my 350D. Doesn't come up to webcam standard .... only five frames stacked in Registax v3 and square cropped ... but it was fun to do !

Visually Jupiter was stunning in my neck of the woods during the wee hours of this morning ... my best view ever ... the detail was amazing. I didn't want to stop looking but I had alreay been out for around 10 hours ( 7pm - 5am ) and it was bloody cold .... hence the good seeing. :sadeyes:

254mm Skywatcher Newt - EQ6 pro - 350D - Vixen LV4mm projection

matt
09-04-2007, 04:44 PM
Well done, Steve.

That's great for 5 frames and DSLR.

There's plenty of detail there.

bluescope
09-04-2007, 04:52 PM
Cheers Matt ! Eventually I want images like yours. Thinking of getting Meade LPI for guiding and planetary imaging but really want to get my permanent setup, roll off shed, happening and that's a little ways off at the moment .... I need the shed for storage ... damn it. :( Never mind there's plenty of time !

beren
09-04-2007, 04:58 PM
:thumbsup: Thats great work with the DSLR.....Doh :doh: being In Perth too had a feeling the seeing was good this morning when I peered out the window at 3.00am but thats as far as I got

iceman
09-04-2007, 04:59 PM
Great for a DSLR, well done! DOn't get the LPI though - get the ToUcam. It's tonnes better.

matt
09-04-2007, 05:01 PM
Steve.

If I may be so bold, can I recommend you consider a ToUcam over the LPI.

There is a world of difference in quality for pretty much the same price.

I'd recommend you purchase the ProIII - also known as the SPC900NC

I'd give you a long-winded explanation why, but can I just say "trust me".:D

matt
09-04-2007, 05:02 PM
Beat me by seconds, Ice:lol:

bluescope
09-04-2007, 05:15 PM
Where's the best place to buy one from ... we're pretty limited on astro stores in the west ?

matt
09-04-2007, 05:17 PM
www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au

bluescope
09-04-2007, 05:21 PM
I've checked that site out before .... how do you buy stuff off him .... no checkout etc ?

matt
09-04-2007, 05:32 PM
e-mail or phone him.

His payment options and contact details are all on his website.

Otherwise try Astromart.com

ToUcams come up on there quite frequently 2nd-hand:)

bluescope
09-04-2007, 05:33 PM
Bummer it was special out there !

bluescope
09-04-2007, 05:34 PM
Thanks Matt !

matt
09-04-2007, 05:35 PM
A pleasure, Steve.

Get yourself a ToUcam. They're great.

And we'll all be here for you when you need advice on using it etc

bluescope
09-04-2007, 05:42 PM
:hi: Cheers !