Sunspot today

[bloodhound31]

I thought I would have a crack at the sun.

I cant for the life of me, get focus perfect on anything, day or night.

Grrr.... I think its the scope. It has to be. I've done everything right (I think) but still it eludes me.

Ah well, perseverance

Baz.:D

[[1ponders]]

Nice go though, Baz. Try dropping your gain and slowing your exposure rate and see how you go. I gather you are using a ToUcam and K3CCDTools? Also what is your brightness level?

[matt]

Don't know what sort of conditions you've been imaging in, Baz, but anything less than fair-good seeing will make it very hard for you to achieve a sharp focus.

Tube currents, mirror temps etc will also make life just that little bit harder.

Keep at it, mate:thumbsup: And keep an eye on the jetstream maps and latest synoptic charts;)

[bloodhound31]

Sorry guys, I have not gotten used to the format of putting image details in the posts. The image was a 1/125 sec at ISO 800. Prime focus through a C11
No processing.

Baz.

[matt]

Baz.

You out there tonight?

Have a go at Jupiter. Conditions are a little better tonight:thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

Ahhh DSLR. Thought it might have been a webcam shot.

[RB]

I'd suggest you also try using the Mirror Lockup function on your DSLR Baz.
This will help keep the image sharp by minimising mirror slap.

[matt]

Oh. DSLR.

Ignore what I said before:rolleyes:

[bloodhound31]

I'm gonna head out to the obs now and have another go.

Baz.